1631 italian using Recipes

uncooked ziti pasta (or use penne pasta), ground beef (or use 1 lb each) or 2 lbs italian sausages, with casings removed (or use 1 lb each), dried chili pepper flakes (to taste) (optional), onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper (to taste), favorite prepared pasta sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese (you will need more to sprinkle on top after baking), grated parmesan cheese, divided (or to taste)

heads romaine lettuce, cut into small pieces, avocado, seeded and cubed, cooked beet, cubed, crumbled feta cheese, italian dressing (we like to use good seasonings made with red wine vinegar), honey

frozen chopped spinach , defrosted and squeezed dry, olive oil, garlic cloves, finely chopped, broccoli (you can use fresh or frozen, chopped but if frozen , must be defrosted), salt and pepper, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, flour, vegetable stock (or chicken stock if you prefer), skim milk (can use whole milk or cream if you like a richer sauce), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, freshly grated nutmeg (optional), salt and black pepper, grated provolone cheese or 2 cups mozzarella cheese or 2 cups italian four cheese blend, frozen cheese ravioli (or use your favorite , mushroom, spinach, even meat)

boneless chicken breasts, melted butter (can use hard margarine), garlic powder, panko breadcrumbs (can use regular dry breadcrumbs but the coating will not be as crispy), freshly grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder (can use more ), seasoning salt, fresh ground black pepper, dried italian seasoning (do not use more than 1/2 tsp or the flavor will be too strong), cayenne pepper (or adjust to taste)

hot italian sausage (some butcher counters have the best!), red pepper (cleaned & sliced - 1/4-inch slices long), onions, sliced, yellow banana peppers (sliced long), garlic, chopped, red pepper flakes (dash as spicy as you like!), tomato (sliced thin), extra virgin olive oil, sugar (dash or two), salt or pepper, whole canned tomatoes (use about 3/4 of can-crush with fork-or use whole can for more sauce), parmesan cheese (can use more to thicken), wine (pino grigio or white )

reynolds wrap foil, hot hungarian peppers, diced (yellow wax), sweet italian sausage, red bell pepper, diced, sweet green pepper, diced, water, heavy cream, bacon, cooked with italian sausage, chicken base (minors), sea salt, black pepper, fresh ground is the best, whole onion, diced, garlic clove, diced fine, ears fresh corn, shucked and cut kernels for use in the chowder, italian breadcrumbs , used as a thickener along with the flavor, cream cheese

ground chicken, egg, slightly beaten, fine breadcrumbs, fresh sage, finely chopped, dried parsley flakes, mustard powder, onions, finely chopped, salt & pepper, fine breadcrumbs (to coat the balls), mixed italian herbs (or use italian herb bread crumbs), tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, grated carrot, worcestershire sauce, green pepper, finely chopped, chili flakes (optional), jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional), cooked brown rice (apprx 1 1/3 cups raw rice)

butter, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, carrots, finely chopped, celery ribs, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, links hot italian sausage or 3 links hot italian turkey sausage, lean ground beef, ground lean pork (can be omitted to use all ground beef), dry white wine, crushed plum tomatoes, beef stock, heavy cream (or 1/2 & 1/2), no-boil lasagna noodles, fresh parmesan cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, milk, heated, salt, pepper

country bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups), portabella mushrooms , stems discarded, gills removed and caps cut into 1-inch pieces, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, divided use, escarole, coarsely chopped, dried funghi porcini, chicken stock or 1 cup broth, heated in microwave, onions, thinly sliced, salt, divided use, black pepper, divided use, uncooked italian sausage, coarsely chopped (turkey, chicken or pork), eggs, heavy cream

olive oil, onions, peeled, quartered and sliced, garlic cloves, peeled and chopped, chicken legs, skinless and boneless, each cut into about 8 pieces, chicken bouillon powder (i used knorr with tomato), oregano, cilantro, chop leaves roughly , discard stems (optional), chickpeas, drained and rinsed very well, zucchini, sliced thickly, frozen peas or 1 cup peas with carrot, whole canned tomatoes, chopped up (use an italian brand for best quality), mild picante seasoning , goya brand (or use 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper)

mild italian sausage (optional, or you use ground beef), ground turkey, olive oil to saute the meat, lasagna noodles , i use the no boil flat cut, but any lasagna will work just fine (you may need 4 or maybe 5 noodles per layer), whole tomatoes , rough chopped (i don tsp like my lasagna dry, so i use right about 2 1/2 can, sometimes 3, but i have found 2 is just), onion, very fine chopped, tomato paste, garlic, minced, roasted red peppers, fine chopped, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, fresh basil, fine chopped, fresh parsley, fine chopped, salt, ground black pepper, olive oil, ricotta cheese, curd cottage cheese, eggs, beaten (large), nutmeg, grated romano cheese, grated parmesan cheese, grated mozzarella cheese

warm water (100 degrees f), yeast (can use rapid rise), sugar, salt, flour (can do half white and half wheat), olive oil, minced garlic, dried italian herb seasoning, vegan mozzarella cheese (about a half block, i used i.m. earthkind vegan gourmet mozzarella cheese, half a block is 5 ounces) or 5 oz , cut in 1/4 inch chunks (about a half block, i used i.m. earthkind vegan gourmet mozzarella cheese, half a block is 5 ounces), mori-nu firm tofu , plus, mori-nu firm tofu (this is the kind that comes in the juice box and may be with the dry foods), chopped spinach , defrosted and drained well, garlic powder, basil, pizza seasoning, salt and pepper, onion, peeled and cut into small dice, hunts tomato sauce with basil garlic and oregano, heated with, sugar , to cut acidity, cooking spray or oil

ground beef (or use italian pork sausages, casings removed), onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic (or to taste), green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely chopped ) (optional), salsa, corn kernel, sour cream, taco seasoning mix (i use 1/2 package), salt and pepper (to taste), black beans (rinsed and drained ), coarsly crushed tortilla chips (can use more ), shredded cheddar cheese, divided (or use monterey jack cheese)

bulk italian sausage, mild or hot - your choice (i use mild ), onion, chopped, garlic, minced, uncooked pearl barley, chicken broth, fresh parsley, minced (or use 2 tbsp. dried ), raw, skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4 small - you can also use skin-on bone-in breasts), uncooked lentils, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), mild salsa, fresh spinach, washed well , roots and coarse leaves discarded, chopped (you can also use baby spinach - i actually use a 10 oz. box of frozen chopped spinach and just dump it in frozen)

pork sausage (or use italian sausages, casings removed), butter (can use a bit more), onion (very finely chopped ), celery, finely chopped, fresh minced garlic (optional or to taste), low sodium chicken broth (or use 1/2 cup regular chicken broth and 1/4 cup water), turkey stuffing mix, cranberries (fresh or frozen, finely chopped ), grated parmesan cheese, eggs, slightly beaten, ground black pepper (or to taste), seasoning salt (optional and to taste) or white salt (optional and to taste), melted butter

olive oil, sweet onion, chopped, peeled diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth (i use savory choice liquid broth concentrate in vegetable) or 4 cups chicken broth (i use savory choice liquid broth concentrate in vegetable), garlic powder, ground black pepper, italian herb seasoning, salt, fresh basil, coarsely sliced, divided, red pepper flakes (or whatever you think a dash is), low-fat milk or 1/3 cup nonfat milk, parmesan cheese, cornstarch (optional), fresh parmesan cheese , wedge (for parmesan crisp)

olive salad , recipe follows, garlic, minced, basil leaves, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, eggplants, about 1 1/2 lb, ends trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, sliced provolone cheese, sliced mozzarella, italian seeded breads * (or use seeded italian baguettes, enough for 4 servings)

salmon (you want 4 nice fillets that will fit the size of the rolls you are using), soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, minced, fresh ginger, minced (2 tsp ground ginger), pepper, cucumbers, peeled , cut in half lengthwise and then thin sliced (i prefer seedless, if you use a regular cucumber, i lightly de-seed), onion, thin sliced (i cut my onion in quarters and then thin slice), rice wine vinegar (white wine vinegar would be a descent substitute), sugar, to taste (see note below ), wasabi powder (i use wasabi paste so there would be no need for the water, but the powder works just as well), water, mayonnaise, ciabatta rolls (2-4 small baguettes is also a nice alternative, a hearty italian or rustic roll is also a great subs), arugula, tomato , slices (optional)