156 italian directions Recipes

ground beef, browned, wax bean , snapped, green beans , snapped, zucchini, cubed, yellow squash, cubed, green onions, sliced, green peppers (optional) or 1 -2 red pepper, diced (optional), eggplant, diced (optional), fresh rosemary, minced, fresh basil, minced, fresh thyme, minced, fresh oregano, minced, garlic cloves, minced, fresh tomatoes, diced (or substitute 2, 15 oz cans diced tomatoes), cheese tortellini , cooked according to package directions, parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided, olive oil

olive oil, well trimmed boneless pork loin chops, crumbled dried rosemary or 1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves, salt (for seasoning chops ), onion, chopped, garlic clove, peeled and minced, sliced zucchini (1/4-inch thick ), pasta sauce, black pepper, whole wheat spaghetti or 4 oz regular spaghetti, cooked according to package directions

italian sausage, cut into 1 inch chunks, yellow onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, mushroom stems and pieces, drained, dried basil, salt, ground black pepper, frozen spinach, cooked and drained, condensed cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, jumbo pasta shells , cooked according to package directions, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, heavy cream (40 percent)

italian sausages, casing removed (pork or turkey), pasta shells , cooked as directed on package and drained., garlic, broccoli rabe, chicken broth, butter, olive oil, parmesan cheese

bow tie farafelle pasta , cooked according to package directions (measured dry, i use de cecco), mayonnaise, chopped spanish olives, marinated quartered artichoke hearts (reserve several tbsp of the marinade), italian deli-sliced mild pepper rings, chopped (or green bell peppers), broccoli floret , cut into 1-inch pieces cooked al dente, stalks celery, thinly sliced, cucumber, peeled and diced, fresh tomatoes, diced, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, salt , to taste, pepperoni, diced (optional, or salami), parmesan cheese, diced (optional, or provolone), snipped fresh parsley, to garnish, snipped fresh chives, to garnish

fresh, ripe plum tomatoes or canned italian-style plum tomatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder (not garlic salt!), basic pizza dough dough (recipe included in directions), fresh basil leaves , torn in half, fresh mozzarella cheese , preferably italian buffalo-milk mozzarella, sliced, parmesan cheese optional

italian sausage, sweet, casing removed or 1/2 lb italian sausage, hot, casing removed, extra virgin olive oil, asparagus, fresh, heavy cream, rotini pasta , cooked according to package directions, butter, parmesan cheese, grated, salt and pepper, to taste

italian sausages (hot or sweet ), green bell peppers, seeded & cut into 1-inch x 1/4-inch strips, italian-style including liquid or 1 (28 oz) can plum tomatoes, including liquid, tomato puree, garlic clove, chopped finely, extra virgin olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, basil, fresh, chopped finely, firmly packed, salt & pepper, penne pasta or 1 lb ziti pasta, cooked according to package directions, fresh parsley, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated

italian dressing prepared according to package directions, fresh pears, mixed salad greens, dried cherries, toasted pecans

italian sausage, casings removed, hunts roasted garlic and onion spaghetti sauce, sliced black olives, drained, frozen chopped spinach, uncooked penne pasta , cooked according to package directions, drained & keep warm, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

italian sausage , bulk, green onion, thinly sliced, garlic clove, minced, butter, fresh mushrooms, finely chopped, cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, sour cream, black pepper, manicotti pasta , cooked as directed, and drained (rinse with cold water), evaporated milk, cream of mushroom soup, undiluted, butter, fresh mushrooms, sliced, minced fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried parsley, shredded parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

dried fettuccine (cooked according to directions) or 8 oz linguine (cooked according to directions), boneless skinless chicken breast halves, limes , juice of (not the bottled kind) or 1 lemon, juice of (not the bottled kind), extra virgin olive oil, butter (or less ), garlic cloves, minced (i used roasted garlic), frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and halved, toasted coarsely chopped pistachio nut, dry white wine, salt, snipped fresh italian parsley (flat-leaf ), cracked black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes

lasagna noodles , cook following package directions (approx. 9 noodles), eggs, cottage cheese or 1 lb ricotta cheese, hamburger or 1 lb italian sausage, spaghetti sauce, frozen spinach, thawed and chopped, cheddar cheese or 1 lb mozzarella cheese, grated, parmesan cheese, grated

orzo pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions (i like ronzoni best), red onion, diced, pitted black olives, sliced, grape tomatoes, rinsed and sliced, cooked sweet summer corn, stalks celery, diced, fresh parsley, fresh basil, salt, ground black pepper, minced and diced garlic, baby spinach, extra virgin olive oil , plus more to taste, red wine vinegar , plus more to taste, lemon juice , plus more to taste, shredded italian cheese

casereccce pasta , cooked according to package directions (or your favorite small shaped pasta), olive oil, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, bay leaf, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, granulated sugar, dried basil, dried oregano, salt, ground pepper, freshly italian parsley, for garnish

frozen white bread dough , thawed according to package directions (or 1 recipe of your favorite focaccia bread), olive oil, garlic cloves, rosemary (optional), shredded italian cheese blend, sliced prosciutto , cut into thin strips, dried basil

frozen package. of stouffers creamed spinach (in the box), cooked according to package. directions ), frozen package. of green giant chopped spinach (in the box), cooked according to package. directions ), reese artichoke bottoms chopped into bite size chunks, cheese italian shredded cheese, philly cream cheese warmed, grated parmesan cheese, garlic crushed, cracked pepper or more to taste, olive oil

eggplant , cut crosswise into 1/3 inch thick rounds, olive oil , plus, more olive oil , as needed, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped yellow onion, italian sausage, removed from casings, tomato paste, whole italian tomatoes, crushed , and their juices, italian spices, pitted black olives, coarsely chopped, crushed red pepper flakes, minced fresh basil leaf, butter, flour, whole milk, freshly grated nutmeg, grated parmesan cheese, ziti pasta , cooked according to package directions and drained, grated mozzarella cheese