Coming from a family of Italians, its only right that I love me some pasta!
Pasta can be made several ways and come in all kinds of shapes and even different colors to be made in hundreds of ways. Whether your a true Italian or southern bred farmer from Oklahoma, you cannot deny a plate of spaghetti & meatballs.
So lets make tonight an Italian dinner night for you and the family to enjoy.
From pizza to pasta to breads and AMAZING desserts, Italian food is something you, it you haven't already, should try.
Pasta can be made several ways and come in all kinds of shapes and even different colors to be made in hundreds of ways. Whether your a true Italian or southern bred farmer from Oklahoma, you cannot deny a plate of spaghetti & meatballs.
So lets make tonight an Italian dinner night for you and the family to enjoy.
From pizza to pasta to breads and AMAZING desserts, Italian food is something you, it you haven't already, should try.
Lets start with appetizers. Appetizers can range from a simple roman salads to garlic tomato bruschetta to grilled Caprese salad kabobs. Now with these quick, simple step recipes, you can make them in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Appetizers
Garlic Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients
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Mozzerella Sticks
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 2-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 12 sticks string cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 cup marinara or spaghetti sauce, heated
Directions
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat eggs and water. In a third shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and pepper. Coat cheese sticks with flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with bread crumb mixture. Repeat egg and bread crumb coatings. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Place on an ungreased baking sheet; drizzle with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until heated through. Allow to stand for 3-5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara or spaghetti sauce for dipping. Yield: 4-6 servings
Entrees
Creamy Basil and Tomato Pasta Ingredients
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Directions
- Heat teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and sauté until starting to brown.
- Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté 3 more minutes.
- Add tomatoes, pepper, and other herbs. Stir well, reduce heat, cover and simmer about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to directions.
- Add cream cheese, milk, and parmesan to tomato pot and melt over low heat until cheeses are incorporated.
- Add chicken and drained pasta, and mix until blended.
Directions
- Boil shells with butter and salt to taste.
- Brown hamburger meat and combine with spaghetti sauce; drain shells.
- Combine the egg, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil, garlic powder, minced onion, oregano, salt, parsley flakes, and only 1 cup of the parmesan cheese.
- Put the mixture in the shells like a tablespoon and half into each one line them up in across a three quart casserole dish.
- Pour the meat over the top and cook for 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Add the remaining parmesan cheese over the shells and meat and allow to cook for 10 more minutes.