125 short italian Recipes

dry short grain brown rice, portabella mushroom caps, red onion, sliced thick, red bell pepper, zucchini, sliced thick, low-fat italian salad dressing (optional), chopped fresh herb (basil, parsley, thyme), crumbled feta, lemon , juice of, honey, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, salt, pepper

extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon , juice of, small, baby spinach, chopped, water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped, ricotta cheese, crumbled, pitted black olives , such as kalamata, coarsely chopped, red onion, chopped, fresh flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped, penne or 1 lb other short pasta, cooked al dente, cooled and well drained, coarse salt , to taste, fresh ground pepper

uncooked ziti (short tube-shaped pasta), hot turkey italian sausage links, chopped onion, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, petite-diced tomatoes, undrained, chopped fresh basil, shredded fresh mozzarella cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese

sliced or slivered almonds, divided, carton almond beverage , about 4 cups, whipping cream, arborio or other italian short-grain rice, granulated sugar, divided, salt, vanilla bean or 11/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, eggs, mascarpone cheese

head cauliflower (trimmed to just florets ), onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, olive oil, dried basil (or italian seasoning ), crushed tomatoes, water, dry pasta (i like a short cut pasta like rotini or rigatoni), salt, parmesan cheese, grated (plus more for serving), fresh basil, chopped

vegetable oil, vidalia onions, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice , uncooked short-grain rice, chicken broth, feta cheese, crumbled and divided in two parts, fresh italian parsley, chopped, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, fresh ground pepper, parsley (to garnish )

fennel bulb, water, salt, divided, uncooked ziti (short , tube-shaped pasta), olive oil, sweet italian sausage, thick) onion wedges (about 2 medium), crushed red pepper, tomato paste, grated fresh pecorino romano cheese

arborio rice (short grain italian rice), water, unsweetened soymilk (beverage), pure maple syrup, pure vanilla extract (use a bean if you ve got it), cinnamon, fresh nutmeg

extra-virgin olive oil, unsalted butter, onion, finely diced (about 1 1/2 cup.), garlic cloves, chopped fine, fresh peas, shelled (1 1/2 cup fresh peas or 10 oz. frozen peas, defrosted and drained), chopped celery , including leaves, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chicken stock or 8 cups canned low sodium chicken broth, arborio rice (or other italian short-grain rice), grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

vegetable oil, for deep-frying, eggs, beaten to blend, risotto with mushrooms and peas, recipe follows, cooled, grated parmesan, dried italian-style bread crumbs, mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt, canned low-salt chicken broth, dried porcini mushrooms, unsalted butter, olive oil, chopped onions, white mushrooms, finely chopped, garlic cloves, minced, arborio rice or short-grain white rice, dry white wine, frozen peas, thawed, grated parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper, optional

farfalle pasta (or other short pasta), aubergines (or 5 medium), salt, flour, olive oil, butter, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, italian plum tomatoes, sugar, salt and pepper

kale , washed thoroughly, extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling, onion, chopped, garlic clove, chopped, hot italian sausages, casings removed, uncooked arborio rice or 1/3 cup other short-grain rice, canned low-sodium crushed tomatoes , with juices (preferably muir glen brand fire-roasted tomatoes), salt, fresh ground black pepper, water, red bell peppers or 2 1/2 lbs total, loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)

extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, ripe tomatoes, halved and cut into thirds, short lebanese cucumbers , quartered lengthways and cut into chunks, red onion, finely sliced, mint leaves, flat leaf parsley (italian ), kalamata olives or 95 g other black olives, olive oil, halloumi cheese , cut lengthways into 1 cm (1/2 inch)

chicken broth, red bell pepper , cut into julienne strips, frozen artichoke heart , cooked according to the package directions and drained, extra virgin olive oil, onion, minced, prosciutto (1/4 inch thick ), arborio rice (italian short-grain rice), dry white wine, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, fresh parsley leaves, minced, white pepper (to taste)

arborio rice (or other short-grain white rice), ripe but firm large tomatoes, olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, salt and freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, chopped fresh basil leaves, chopped fresh italian parsley leaves, grated parmesan

extra-virgin olive oil, veal kidneys, fresh bread crumbs, italian parsley, leaves chopped to yield 1/2 cup, plus 1 bunch, leaves chopped to yield 1/4 cup, pecorino, eggs, several gratings nutmeg, beef short ribs , boned and cut in half, with a 1-inch pocket cut into each piece of meat, salt and pepper, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice, dried oregano, dry red wine, basic tomato sauce , recipe follows, uncooked penne, extra virgin olive oil, spanish onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, extra virgin olive oil, spanish onion, cut in 1/4-inch dice, garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced, chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tbsp dried, carrot, finely shredded, peeled whole tomatoes , crushed by hand and juices reserved, salt

sherry wine vinegar, garlic cloves, pressed, kosher salt, dried oregano, pimenton, freshly ground pepper, olive oil, chicken thighs, chicken legs, spanish-style chorizo sausages, paella rice salad , recipe follows, water, kosher salt, saffron threads, arborio rice or short-grain white rice, sherry wine vinegar, dijon mustard, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh or frozen peas, cooked and cooled, red bell peppers, diced, fresh italian parsley leaves, chopped, dried oregano

eggplants (about 1 lb each), salt, olive oil , or as needed, anchovy fillets, onion, chopped (about 1 1/4 cups), garlic cloves, minced, ripe italian plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped, dry white wine, ground black pepper, shredded fresh basil leaves or 1 tbsp dried basil, penne or other short pasta, grated pecorino cheese