Quick Marinara Sauce This tomato sauce is definitely quick and easy. This sauce is great over pasta for a quick and simple meal or can be used as the foundation for dishes like eggplant parmigiana, chicken cutlet parmigiana and pizza sauce. Ingredients 2-28oz cans San Marzano crushed tomatoes 1 -12oz can tomato paste 4 cloves garlic chopped extra virgin olive oil salt black pepper red pepper flakes 12 fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup white wine 4 tbs sugar Directions In a saucepan, cover the bottom with olive oil. Add 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp red pepper […]
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Potato and Eggs Potatoes and eggs are a classic combination often enjoyed for breakfast or lunch. This was a family favorite that grandma served on Italian bread for lunch on Saturdays. This dish is quick and easy to make and serves up well with a side salad. Ingredients 1 dozen eggs 3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped 1 large onion chopped Salt Black pepper 1/2 cup grated cheese Extra virgin olive oil Directions In a large skillet, cover the bottom with olive oil. Add the chopped onion and potatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat […]
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Pesto Pesto, also known pesto alla genovese, is a traditional Italian sauce originating from the city of Genoa. It is a quick and easy sauce to prepare and can be enjoyed over poultry and fish as well as pasta. Ingredients ½ cup pine nuts 3 cups cleaned basil 1 cup extra virgin olive oil divided ¾ cup grated cheese salt black pepper Directions 1. In a food processor or blender add the pine nuts, salt and pepper. Pulse until well chopped. 2. Add the basil, 1/2 cup olive oil. Pulse again till well chopped. 3. Add the cheese and ½ cup […]
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