Lazanga- Classic Lasagna

Lazanga- Classic Lasagna

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 cloves garlic, chopped 6 ounces tomato sauce No 2 can tomatoes (2 1/2 cups) 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon oregano 8-ounce package wide noodles 8-ounce package cottage cheese Method Brown ground beef and garlic; add tomato paste, tomatoes, salt, pepper, and oregano.  Cover and simmer 20 […]

Shrimp Tomato Sauce

Shrimp Tomato Sauce

Ingredients 1/4 cup diced onion 1/2 clove finely-diced garlic 1/4 cup olive oil 3 1/2 cups (#2 1/2 can) Italian plum tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 pound raw, cleaned shrimp 1/3 cup tomato paste Method Saute 1/4 cup diced onion, 1/2 clove finely-diced garlic in 1/4 cup olive oil.  Add 3 […]

Eggplant Parmigiano Americano

Eggplant Parmigiano Americano

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds chuck, ground 1 teaspoon onion salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoon salad oil 1 medium eggplant 1/3 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup salad oil 2 8-ounce tomato sauce 1 cup grated, process sharp American cheese (1/4 pound) 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano Snipped parsley Method Start heat […]

Linguine with Meat Sauce and Mushrooms

Linguine with Meat Sauce and Mushrooms

Ingredients 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 medium onion, chopped fairly fine 3 tablespoons chopped parsley 1/3 – 1/4 pound ground, lean chuck 2 cans (8-ounce) tomato sauce 1/4 – 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms 1/4 pound of cooked linguine Method In two teaspoons of olive oil, heat 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 […]

Mozzarella in Carozza

Mozzarella in Carozza

Mozzarella Cheese in a Carriage The recipe’s name means “mozzarella cheese in a carriage.”  It is a Neapolitan specialty, a kink of a toasted cheese sandwich.  This recipe is from chef Aldo J. Mercandetti of the new Giambelli restaurant in New York.  Ingredients 4 minced anchovy fillets 8 crushed capers 4 peeled lemon slices 2 […]

Ravioli

Ravioli

Ravioli Sauce Ingredients 1 large onion, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 pound ground round steak 1 can tomato paste 1 2-ounce can mushrooms 1 quart water 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Method Brown onion, parsley, garlic, and beef in hot fat until mixture crumbles.  Add tomato […]

Spaghetti Meat Sauce – Bolognese Sauce

Spaghetti Meat Sauce - Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients 4 slices bacon, diced 1/4 cup olive oil 2 large onions, diced 2 medium carrots, diced 1/2 cup celery, diced 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 pound chicken livers 1/3 cup tomato puree 1/ 1/2 cup vermouth, white or chianti 3 1/2 cups beef stock 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 tablespoon black pepper Method Cook […]