Cuisine: Italian
Sicilian Spaghetti alla Norma
Get ready for this spicy (the spice can be toned down to suit your taste!) Sicilian Spaghetti alla Norma! It's a simple and incredibly flavorful. The eggplant achieves an amazing texture, and the sweet tomato sauce is perfectly contrasted by the salty capers and pecorino, all with a lovely hint of heat. This vegetarian pasta dish offers a satisfying, "meaty" texture and richness.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Marry Me Butter Beans
Ever heard of Marry Me Chicken? It's an incredible Tuscan-inspired dish, bursting with the flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and basil. Here is a delicious vegetarian recipe for Marry Me Butter Beans. You'll be amazed at the depth of flavor this recipe delivers in just 15 minutes! Featuring butter beans enveloped in a creamy Tuscan-style sauce, these Marry Me Butter Beans are the ultimate quick comfort food. It comes together in one skillet. It's so delicious, it's rumored to make anyone who tastes it want to marry the chef!
- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Ragu Bianco (White Bolognese Sauce)
Unlike the classic red Bolognese, Ragu Bianco, or white Bolognese sauce, is a rich and flavorful Italian creation distinguished by the absence of tomatoes. Originating most likely in northern Italy, its three-hour simmer on the stovetop allows the subtle and nuanced flavors of the meat and other ingredients to truly meld and shine.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 hrs
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Chicken Scarpariello
Our friend Melanie made this Chicken Scarpariello, which is a classic Italian-American dish. Scarpariello translates to "shoemaker" in Italian, and the dish is thought to be named so either because the ingredients can be "cobbled together" quickly, like a shoemaker might, or because the dish was traditionally eaten by poor shoemakers who could afford its simple ingredients; the exact origin of the name is unclear. The origins of the recipe don’t matter, it was incredibly delicious. It’s sweet, savory, and tangy.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan
This hearty twist on the classic Stuffed Eggplant Parmesan features a whole eggplant hollowed out and stuffed with a flavorful mixture of eggplant and sausage. It’s a satisfying and substantial meal that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
By - Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Yields: 4 Servings
Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Lasagna
This Creamy Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Lasagna delivers maximum flavor and crispy perfection. Inspired by Giada De Laurentiis' revolutionary sheet pan approach, this dish is a delicious and effortless reimagining of a classic comfort food.
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 50 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
Pancetta and Leek Risotto
I'm a risotto enthusiast with a collection of recipes, but this Pancetta and Leek Risotto caught my eye due to its perfect portion size for two. Leeks are truly magical; their delicate sweetness caramelizes beautifully and pairs exceptionally well with the salty crunch of pancetta. It's a match made in culinary heaven.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Yields: 2 Servings
Caprese Prosciutto Cups
Caprese Prosciutto Cups makes an elegant appetizer or light snack that brings together the classic flavors of Italy. You make crispy prosciutto cups in a mini muffin pan and then fill them with a Caprese salad mixture. You can also just use a store bought bruschetta sauce and mozzarella.
- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Yields: Makes 24 cups
Spaghetti with Prosciutto, Parmesan and Peas
My husband Eric and I have been making Spaghetti Carbonara for years. It's what we have when the is 'nothing to eat'! I saw this recipe for Spaghetti with Prosciutto, Parmesan and Peas from Milk Street Magazine and knew we had to make it. It supposedly was the signature pasta of Pope Pius XII. It's quite different from our go-to standard Carbonara recipe. I have to say, it's delicious, though more subtle than the saltier bacon-infused version. I think the late Queen Elizabeth would have liked it, due to the fact that garlic isn't even mentioned.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Yields: 4 - 6 Servings
Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes
This Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Artichokes is a delicious and easy vegetarian dish that is made all in one pan. I try to always have gnocchi in the pantry for those nights when I am too tired to cook, but I want something comforting. The combination of pillowy gnocchi, earthy mushrooms, and briny artichokes is a fabulous combination. I actually made this in advance and put it in the fridge, then put it in the oven for dinner.
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Yields: 6 Servings
