164 homemade italian ground Recipes

skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 lb), chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb), coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, extra-virgin olive oil, red onions, peeled and quartered through the stem, tomatoes , cut into 1-inch pieces, thyme, marsala (sweet italian fortified wine), chicken stock, homemade or low-sodium store-bought, sage polenta

leeks, finely dice the white part only, butter, olive oil, carrots, peeled and finely chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, kosher salt, fresh ground pepper, chicken stock (homemade or good quality ), dry white wine, whole chicken breasts, skinned and boned, white button mushrooms, sliced, cooked thin egg noodles, green beans, ends trimmed off and cut on the diagonal, chopped fresh italian parsley

extra-virgin olive oil, sweet italian sausage , casings removed meat crumbled, fennel bulb, halved cored and thinly sliced, chicken stock, preferably homemade, onion, finely chopped, salt and freshly ground pepper, arborio rice (10 oz), saffron threads, dry white wine, freshly grated pecorino-romano cheese, unsalted butter, chopped flat-leaf parsley

wild rice (i just use the pre-cooked from trader joe s), kosher salt, dried porcini mushrooms, butter at room temperature, divided, pancetta, finely chopped (optional), cremini mushrooms, finely chopped, leek, halved, rinsed, and white and light green parts thinly sliced, flour, dry white wine (please always use a good wine that you would actually enjoy drinking as well!), minced italian parsley, freshly ground white pepper (black is fine too), freshly grated nutmeg, heavy cream, homemade vegetable stock (ingredients as follows), leek. sliced and rinsed clean, sweet onions, peeled and chopped, carrots , scrubbed and chopped, stalks celery, rinsed and chopped, crimini mushrooms, rinsed and quartered, roma tomatoes, rinsed and quartered, head fennel (about 1 lb.), rinsed, and chopped, handful fresh parsley, handful fresh thyme, handful fresh oregano, black peppercorns, kosher salt to taste

dried white beans , such as great northern or cannellini, kosher salt, good olive oil, plus extra for serving, diced pancetta or smoked bacon, chopped yellow onions (2 onions), chopped carrots (3 carrots), chopped celery (3 stalks ), minced garlic (6 cloves), freshly ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, italian plum tomatoes in puree, chopped, coarsely chopped or shredded savoy cabbage , optional, coarsely chopped kale, chopped fresh basil leaves, chicken stock, preferably homemade, sourdough bread cubes, crusts removed, freshly grated parmesan , for serving

cooking oil, mild or hot italian sausage, garlic, minced, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, head escarole , torn into 2-inch pieces (about 2 quarts), drained and rinsed canned cannellini beans (from 1 15-oz can), grated parmesan, plus more for serving, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, rigatoni

olive oil, mild italian sausage, casings removed, carrots, chopped, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, dry white wine, canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from 1 15-oz can), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, chopped fresh parsley, bay leaf, salt, fresh-ground black pepper, light cream, water, coarse or medium cornmeal, grated parmesan, plus more for serving

red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped, minced celery, chopped green onions, chopped italian parsley, salt, freshly ground pepper, homemade mayonnaise

frozen chopped spinach, sliced fresh mushrooms, onion, chopped, oil, garlic clove, minced, spaghetti sauce (i recommend hunt s garlic and herb or homemade), tomato paste, seashell macaroni, salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried basil , oregano, and thyme to taste, shredded cheddar cheese, eggs, well beaten, italian breadcrumbs, vegetable oil

olive oil, mild italian sausages, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dried thyme, dried red-pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, salt, angel hair, fresh-ground black pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary, or 1 tbsp chopped fresh, rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausage, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, celery rib, chopped fine, garlic cloves, minced, dried rosemary or 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped, kidney beans, drained and rinsed (three 19 oz. cans), low sodium chicken broth or 2 3/4 cups homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or 1/2 cup other small macaroni noodles, fresh ground pepper

olive oil, mild italian sausages, carrot, chopped fine, onion, chopped fine, rib celery, chopped fine, garlic, minced, dried rosemary , or 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, drained and rinsed canned kidney beans (three 19-oz cans), canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, bay leaf, salt, tubetti or other small macaroni, fresh-ground black pepper

escarole (about 1 medium head ), garlic cloves, finely chopped, olive oil, tomatoes, ripe, chopped or 1 cup italian tomato, diced and peeled, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken broth (or use water, i prefer chicken) or 4 cups beef broth, preferably homemade (or use water, i prefer chicken), cannellini beans (cooked or canned , i prefer blackeye peas) or 3 cups great northern beans (cooked or canned, i prefer blackeye peas), elbow macaroni (i omit this) or 1 cup pasta shells (i omit this), salt & freshly ground black pepper, pecorino romano cheese or 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated

olive oil, mild italian sausages, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mushrooms, sliced, canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock, dried thyme, dried red-pepper flakes, chopped fresh parsley, salt, angel hair, fresh-ground black pepper

sweet butter, divided, virgin olive oil, red onion, finely chopped, granny smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced into 1/8-inch pieces, arborio rice, dry white wine , such as albana di romagna, homemade chicken stock , simmering, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, flat-leaf italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup, salt & freshly ground black pepper

unsalted butter, homemade mayonnaise , recipe follows, or good quality store-bought mayonnaise, chili sauce, chopped green onions, fresh lemon juice, minced garlic, dry mustard, tarragon vinegar, paprika, hot red pepper sauce, lump crabmeat , picked over for shells and cartilage, bacon , crisply fried and crumbled, freshly grated parmigiana-reggiano, croutons , recipe follows, or toast points, accompaniment, egg, egg yolk, fresh lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, water, vegetable oil, olive oil, cayenne , optional, french or italian bread , cut into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch slices, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper

baguettes (long french bread), stale, cut into 1-inch cubes, vegetable oil, country sausages, preferably homemade, onion, cut in large (3/4 to 1 inch) dice (2 cups), stalks celery, peeled , split lengthwise and cut in large (3/4 to 1 inch) dice, apples, peeled, cored and cut in large (3/4 to 1 inch) dice, italian parsley , leaves picked and very coarsely chopped (1/4 cup), branches fresh sage , leaves picked and coarsely chopped (1/4 cup), eggs, turkey or chicken stock, salt, freshly ground black pepper, unsalted butter