Cuisine: Italian

“16 Bean” Pasta e Fagioli

This “16 Bean” Pasta e Fagioli is from Ina Garten’s new cookbook, Cooking for Jeffery. Pasta e fagioli, meaning "pasta and beans", is a traditional Italian dish. Pastafazoola, a 1927 novelty song by Van and Schenck, capitalizes on the Neapolitan pronunciation in the rhyme, "Don't be a fool, eat pasta fazool", and the Dean Martin song "That's Amore" includes the rhyme "When the stars make you drool, just like pasta fazool, that's amore".

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 20 mins
  • Cook: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings

Sicilian Chunk Vegetable Salad

I've been making this Sicilian Chunk Vegetable Salad for years. It’s a wonderful, satisfying salad. I love anything crunchy. It’s best to make it earlier in the day.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 5 mins
  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Artichoke, Spinach & Chicken Parmesan

Artichoke, Spinach & Chicken Parmesan is all made in one pan! It is perfect for a busy weeknight meal. Serve it with a loaf of crusty bread.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 25 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker

This Chicken Cacciatore in a Slow Cooker is a wonderful meal to come home to. It takes about 10 minutes to make, so easy and so good.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 9 hrs
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Cannoli

Cannoli are a fried pastry shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese. We had a taste test in three famous pastry shops in the North End of Boston. They were all amazing.

By Leslie Blythe

Fettuccine in Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes on the Vine

Fettuccine in Creamy Basil Sauce with Roasted Tomatoes on the Vine is so good. There is nothing better than tomatoes with fresh basil from the garden.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Yields: 4 - 6 Servings

Caprese Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Nothing says summer like Caprese salad. Why not make a Caprese Egg Breakfast Sandwich out of it? You could also use an English muffin.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Cook: 10 mins
  • Yields: 1 Serving

Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes

These Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes are light, healthy and full of flavor and can be made ahead. You can add your favorite cheese.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 10 mins
  • Cook: 30 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

La Scala’s Chopped Salad

This La Scala's Chopped Salad a copycat version of this famous salad, created by the owner of the La Scala restaurant in Los Angeles in the 1950's. It's a classic chopped salad.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Yields: 4 Servings

Italian Roasted Vegetables

Italian Roasted Vegetables are an effortless way to make vegetables. They are easy, healthy and you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand.

By Leslie Blythe

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 45 mins
  • Yields: 6 Servings