Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie).

3 tablespoon (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil 1 medium brown/yellow onion – peeled and finely diced 1 large carrot – washed, finely diced 2 ribs celery – finely diced 3 cloves garlic – finely chopped 1 cup (200 g) dried brown lentils 400 g (14 oz) tin of crushed tomatoes 5 ½ cups (1.375…

Italian Braised Chicken.

1 lb chicken thighs salt ground black pepper 14 oz whole peeled tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup diced onion (1/2 onion) 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 fresh Italian basil leaves, chopped salt to taste 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley for garnishing Rinse the chicken thighs with water and pat…

Tuscan Spaghetti with Scallops.

2 pounds jumbo scallops seasoned with salt and pepper on each side 4 tablespoons butter divided 1 tablespoons olive oil ½ cup diced onion 3 cloves garlic chopped ¾ cup white wine 1 ½ cup chicken broth 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water substitute with tapioca flour optional 2 cups fresh baby spinach…

Fettuccine alla Papalina.

1 pound fettuccine 3 whole eggs 8 ounces in weight, freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about two cups) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 12 ounces spec or prosciutto, cut into half-inch sized square slices 1 tablespoon butter 1 cup yellow onion, diced 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced 1/4 cup white wine 1 1/2 cups heavy…

Creamy Italian Ground Chicken Soup.

1/2 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 pound Ground Chicken 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning 3 cloves Garlic, crushed or minced 1 Tablespoon Chopped Calabrian Peppers* (optional) 4 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth 8 oz Farfalle or Bowtie Pasta 1 cup Frozen Peas 2 oz Parmigiano Reggiano or Parmesan, freshly grated For the Ricotta Sauce 1 3/4 cup…

One Pot French Onion Pasta.

1/4 cup unsalted butter 3 large yellow onions, halved and thinly sliced 1/4 cup sherry 1/2 cup white wine 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme, plus extra for garnish Kosher salt and ground black pepper 1 lb uncooked rigatoni 4 cups beef broth or stock 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan, plus more for…

Creamy Italian Sausage Soup.

16 ounces mild Italian sausage 1/2 large yellow onion diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 jar Barilla Marinara Sauce 1/2 lb Barilla Penne Pasta 2 cups chicken broth 3 cups half and half, heavy cream or whole milk 29 ounces whole tomatoes 1 14.5-ounce can of diced tomatoes 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 3 cups shredded…

Italian Pastry Cream (Crema Pasticcera).

1 cup milk, divided (preferably whole or 2%) 1 cup heavy whipping cream 2/3 cup granulated sugar, for a lightly sweet custard, only add 1/2 cup sugar 5 large egg yolks, room temperature 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons salted butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract In a medium saucepan, whisk to combine…

CHEESY ITALIAN SAUSAGE POTATO CHOWDER.

1/2 cup diced yellow onion 1 pound loose mild Italian sausage 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 4 cups peeled diced potato 3 cups chicken stock or broth 1 cup diced celery 1 cup heavy cream or milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. When hot,…

saltimbocca alla romana recipe.

8 slices prosciutto 8 veal scaloppini, thinly sliced and pounded flour spread on a plate for dredging 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 8 sage leaves 1/2 cup dry white wine 1/4 cup chicken broth salt and pepper to taste Place one slice of prosciutto on each veal scaloppini and pound in lightly with…