105 rustic italian Recipes

italian turkey sausage links (4 oz each), casings removed, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, reduced-sodium chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, undrained, refrigerated cheese tortellini, fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped, minced fresh basil or 3/4 tsp dried basil, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded parmesan cheese , optional

rustic sourdough baguette, italian dressing, ripe avocados, pitted and peeled, tomatoes, sliced, sliced cheddar cheese

zucchini, sliced vertically, sweet onion, peeled and quartered, tomatoes, quartered, head garlic , remove outer layer, separate into cloves, olive oil, dried italian herb seasoning (i used italian blend by penzey s), dried italian herb seasoning (i used italian blend by penzey s), fresh ground pepper , several grinds, pasta (i used penne), kosher salt, whole milk ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, grated, eggs, links italian sausage, cooked and sliced, tomato sauce

rustic italian bread , cut into medium sized cubes, halved grape tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, peeled seeds, removed and diced english cucumber, minced garlic, capers, freshly chopped italian parsley, freshly julienned basil leaves, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, goat cheese or 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled, avocado, cut in half, pitted and flesh diced

red currant jelly or 2 tbsp seedless raspberry jam, brandy, italian plum, halved and pitted (about 10 large or 14 small), unbleached all-purpose flour, plus additional for dusting pan (3 3/4 oz), sugar (5 1/4 oz), almonds (1 1/2 oz), baking powder, table salt, unsalted butter, cut into 6 pieces, softened but still cool, egg, room temperature, egg yolk, room temperature, vanilla extract, almond extract (optional), sugar , for serving

rotini pasta, bulk italian sausage, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, red bell peppers, chopped, zucchini, chopped, yellow squash, chopped, mushrooms, sliced, salt and pepper to taste, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried thyme, dried basil, dried oregano, grated parmesan cheese

cannelini beans, drained, onion, sliced, garlic, sliced thin, diced tomatoes, bell pepper, olive oil, rosemary, salt, white wine , for deglazing pan

country-style french bread with crust, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 11 cups), butter, green onions, thinly sliced, chopped celery, chopped fresh italian parsley, chopped fresh oregano, chopped fresh sage, chopped fresh thyme, garlic clove, minced, coarse kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, swiss chard, stems cut from leaves and discarded, leaves coarsely chopped (about 12 cups), eggs, more) low-salt chicken broth, coarsely grated parmesan cheese (optional)

italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (8 cups), olive oil, divided, sweet italian sausage, casings removed, divided, unsalted butter , cut into pieces, onions, chopped, celery ribs, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, eggs, lightly beaten, heavy cream, divided, turkey giblet stock or 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese (2 oz), coarsely chopped flat leaf parsley

italian turkey sausage, links. casings removed (4 oz each), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, low sodium chicken broth, water, diced tomatoes, undrained, refrigerated cheese tortellini, fresh baby spinach, coarsely chopped, minced fresh basil or 3/4 tsp dried basil, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

spicy italian sausage or italian turkey sausage casings removed if using links, onion chopped, garlic minced, reduced-sodium chicken brot, water, diced tomatoes undrained, refrigerated cheese tortellini, fresh baby spinach chopped, fresh basil or (see below ) miinced, dried basil, pepper, red pepper flakes, parmesean cheese shredded

olive oil, sweet italian sausage, casings removed, carrot, diced, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, salt & freshly ground black pepper, stale bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (use coarse , country-style bread), spinach, trimmed, washed and rough chopped, ricotta salata, cut in 1/2-inch cubes or 1/4 cup feta cheese, freshly parsley, chopped

italian ciabatta or peasant bread, olive oil , to taste, grated parmesan, salt , to taste

chicken breast for every 2 people being served. i usually use boneless/skinless for this unless i am going to cook them over a wood fire. then i would use skin on and bone in, thick cut bacon (apple smoked or maple will add another flavor level). choose a bacon that you love the taste of., amounts of the vegetable you use depend upon how many people you are feeding . for only 2 i would use 1/2 of each color of bell pepper for example. for 8 i would probably use a whole or nearly whole bell pepper., red, green, yellow, orange bell peppers, cored , seeds removed, sliced into strips., vidalia onions (sweet and mild ) or red onions (zing) cut into strips, yellow and green squash cut slightly thick then in half, asparagus cut into 1 1/2 inch bites, grape tomatoes, garlic cloves left whole for now, mushrooms (your favorite type , of course!), fresh green beans, broccoli and cauliflower can be used too; but make them bite sized pieces, olive oil (have at least a cup or two available depending on how many you are cooking for. you need this to roast the vegetables and for making your croutons!), day old french or italian bread cut up into good sized bites, bigger than what would come in a box of croutons, i cut it up 1 1/2 to 2 inches., fresh grated parmesan or romano cheese, garlic granules , fresh cracked pepper, italian seasonings...or fresh marjoram, basil and thyme, (cut up the basil into small bits), some times i ll add some peas and corn to this as well. also optional would be a couple of boiled eggs..., kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (white pepper could be added, but it is going to add a significant jolt in the heat/pepper pop department!)

eggplant, thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil , to baste slices plus 1 tbsp, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and freshly ground black pepper, red wine vinegar, chopped flat leaf parsley, to garnish, total italian table cheeses , 1/3 lb each of 2 varieties: sharp provolone, pepato, fontina, parmigian-reggiano, roasted red peppers, drained and sliced, quartered artichoke hearts, 15 oz, drained well, button mushrooms, 14 oz, drained, garlic, crushed, lemon, juiced, drizzle extra-virgin olive oil, chopped flat-leaf parsley, thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper, total (1/4 lb each) thinly sliced italian meats : sliced sopressata, capicola and genoa salami, black olives from bulk olive bins , any variety

rustic italian bread, grated pecorino romano cheese, garlic cloves, put through a press, dried italian herb seasoning, dried parsley flakes, fine sea salt

baby spinach leaves, apples, thinly sliced, cut in half, cooked chicken breasts, shredded (or chopped ), reduced-fat mozzarella cheese , kraft 2% milk shredded reduced fat mozzarella cheese, mixed nuts , planters lightly salted nutrition heart healthy mix, reduced-fat italian salad dressing , kraft light house italian reduced fat dressing

olive oil, garlic, minced, white onions or 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced, low sodium beef broth or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can low sodium chicken broth, water, chopped fresh rosemary, dried rosemary, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes (optional), refrigerated cheese ravioli or 1 (9 oz) package refrigerated chicken ravioli, baby spinach, coarsely chopped, chopped tomatoes (can use italian recipe-ready version), grated parmesan cheese (optional) or grated romano cheese (optional) or grated asiago cheese (optional)