105 rustic italian Recipes

extra virgin olive oil, red bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch wide strips), yellow bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch wide strips), orange bell pepper (cored, seeded and cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch wide strips), garlic cloves, minced, garlic clove, peeled, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, balsamic vinegar (1 generous splash or to taste), rustic italian bread , cut crosswise into 1-inch thick pieces (ends removed, choose a bread that measures around 12x5-inches), fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds, fresh basil leaf, sliced

boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 3, 1 1/2 to 1 3/4), olive oil (divided ), flour (more or less , as needed, to dredge chicken in), sliced baby portabella mushrooms (crimini), garlic cloves, minced or 5 garlic cloves, crushed, crushed red pepper flakes (optional and amount really to taste), dry white wine (dry sherry is good), diced tomatoes (14.5 ounce can, or may use 2-3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped roma or heirloom tomatoes with juice,) or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can crushed tomatoes, undrained (14.5 ounce can, or may use 2-3 cups peeled, seeded and chopped roma or heirloom tomatoes with juice,), lemon (juice of, no seeds), fresh basil, chopped, fresh oregano, chopped, fennel seed, capers (size doesn tsp matter), kosher salt, black pepper, chopped italian parsley, uncooked angel hair pasta , cooked al dente, shaved asiago cheese (use vegetable peeler) or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (use vegetable peeler)

italian or rustic bread, cubed, ripe tomatoes, cut in chunks (about 3 lb), red onion, halved and thinly sliced, extra-virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, yellow peppers , seeded adc cubed, seedless cucumber , quatered lengthwise, cut into 3/4 inch pieces, chopped parsley

rustic sourdough or italian country bread, garlic cloves, halved, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, ripe heirloom tomatoes, thinly sliced, sliced roasted red peppers, basil leaves, kosher salt, pepper

extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh oregano, or 1 tsp dried, minced garlic, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, thick slices ciabatta or other rustic italian white bread, sliced mozzarella cheese, sliced prosciutto, jarred roasted red peppers,drained and torn into 1-inch-wide pieces

boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces, bulk hot italian sausage, raw brown lentils, washed and sorted, yellow onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice, stalks celery, cut into 1/4 inch dice, garlic cloves, finely chopped, beef stock, dry red wine (good enough to drink!), crushed tomatoes, with liquid, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil

dried mushroom, rinsed (polish, procini, and more,), garlic cloves, lightly crushed, fresh thyme, heavy cream, chicken stock (homemade or store-bought, low-sodium ), rustic italian bread , curst removed, bread cut into small cubes (about 1 1/2 cups), extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, coarse salt, fresh ground pepper, unsalted butter, room temperature, leek, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced, into half moons, and rinsed well, about 1 cup, assorted mushrooms, thinly sliced (such as cremini, oyster, (or more), spinach pasta dough , cut inot 24 3 1/2 inch squares, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese plus 2 tbps. finely

olive oil, red onion, sliced, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, water, taleggio , cut into 8 slices, gorgonzola , cut into 4 slices, butter, softened, crusty rustic italian bread, sliced

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh oregano leaves or 1 tsp dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, fresh ground black pepper, ciabatta or 12 slices other rustic italian white bread, thinly sliced, sliced provolone cheese, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced, sliced genoa salami

fennel bulb (sometimes called anise; about 1 lb), extra-virgin olive oil, pine nuts, golden raisins, kalamata or other brine-cured black olives, salt, milk ricotta* (about 2 cups; see note ), leaves from a 1-lb jar brine-packed grape leaves, toasted thinly sliced rustic italian bread, assorted brine-cured olives

unsalted butter, pancetta, chopped, leeks , well rinsed in several changes of water and whites only finely chopped, chopped yellow onions, salt, freshly ground white pepper, chopped fresh thyme, roasted garlic , recipe follows, dry white wine, chicken or vegetable stock, heavy cream, chopped fresh parsley, fresh lemon juice, rustic italian bread , cut into cubes, sliced rounds french bread, garlic, halved, crumbled goat cheese, extra virgin olive oil, chopped chives, garnish

clean calamari, tubes and tentacles (or only tubes, if you prefer), extra-virgin olive oil, garlic , smashed, plus 1 for rubbing bread, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, dry white wine, kalamata or gaeta olives, slivered, rustic italian bread, washed baby arugula, chopped chives, for garnish

extra-virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ciabatta bread , or other rustic italian white bread, thinly sliced, sliced mozzarella, sliced prosciutto, sliced soppressata

asparagus (pencil or standard), high-quality extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt, rustic italian bread, garlic, ice cubes, white vinegar, organic eggs, baby washed arugula, lemon juice, grated parmigiano-reggiano, lemon , zested

extra-virgin olive oil, divided, balsamic vinegar, minced fresh oregano leaves , or 1 tsp dried oregano, minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, ciabatta bread , or other rustic italian white bread, thinly sliced, sliced provolone, marinated artichoke hearts, drained and sliced, sliced genoa salami

prepared basil pesto, ciabatta bread or other rustic italian white bread, thinly sliced, very thinly sliced roast turkey breast, roasted red bell pepper, stemmed, skin and seeds removed, cut into thin strips, fontina cheese, thinly sliced , to cover the bread slices, extra-virgin olive oil

rustic french or italian bread, roasted garlic, roasted garlic cooking oil, coarse salt and ground pepper

rustic-style italian bread, butter, stalks celery, chopped, onions, chopped, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped, chicken broth or 1 (14 1/2 oz) can beef broth, water, eggs, lightly beaten