Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad

Italian Vegetable Pasta Salad 16 oz penne 1 bag (16 oz frozen Italian vegetables, thawed) 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup good olive oil 2 cloves garlic (grated) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup diced sweet red bell pepper 1/4 cup diced green onions 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil 1/4 … Read more

Italian Breakfast Casseroles

Italian Breakfast Casseroles 4 medium red potatoes — sliced 2 tablespoons cooking oil 8 eggs — lightly beaten 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/2 pound thinly sliced fully cooked ham — diced 2 cups prepared spaghetti sauce 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a skillet, fry potatoes in oil until … Read more

Mozzarella Meatballs

Mozzarella Meatballs 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 lb. mild Italian sausage 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning 3 eggs 3 cloves garlic (minced) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 lb. mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes) Olive Oil Marinara In bowl mix beef, sausage, eggs, garlic, salt and pepper. Make approximately 2″ … Read more

Garlic Bread

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Garlic Bread 1 loaf french bread 1 stick butter (softened) 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese Parmesan Cheese Cut french bread in 1/2 long way. Combine butter, garlic and mozzarella cheese. Spread butter mixture over bread. Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese Turn broiler in oven on and cook until slightly brown. Bread Italian  

Caesar Pasta Salad

Caesar Pasta Salad 8 ounces bow tie pasta 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce 1/2 cup sliced marinated sun-dried tomatoes 1 1/3 cups Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives Caesar salad dressing Cook the bow tie pasta as you normally would Drain and rinse thoroughly Fold the tomatoes, cheese, olives, and lettuce into the cooked … Read more

Italian Calzones

Italian Calzones 1 pound frozen white bread dough 1 pound lean ground round beef 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk 3 tablespoons fine dry bread crumbs 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seed … Read more

Spaghetti Carbonara

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  Spaghetti Carbonara 1 pound spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 slices bacon (diced) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion (chopped) 1 clove garlic (minced) 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional) 4 eggs 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan … Read more

Fettuccine Alfredo

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This is one of my family favorites.  They are always begging me to make it.  It is quick and easy to make and it is always a hit.  I usually server this with Italian Sausages and Garlic Bread.   Fettuccine Alfredo 16 oz pkg of Fettuccine Pasta 1/2 cup Butter 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream … Read more

Summer Lasagna

  Summer Lasagna 1 – 8 oz can tomato sauce 1/4 teaspoon basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 teaspoon parsley 1 large tomato 1 medium chopped onion 1/4 teaspoon salt — optional 1/4 teaspoon oregano leaves 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 3 medium zucchini — approximately 9 inches 2 … Read more