You smell the enticing aroma of garlic and oregano. You are ready to dig into the hot meatballs saturated in thick and chunky Maranar sauce. But wait! You realize meatballs are on your "Do Not Eat or Regret It Later List." Don't despair. You can still enjoy this Italian dish. Roll up your sleeves, take off your rings, and prepare to get messy with this this simple and flavorful recipe!
Ingredients:
1 pound ground turkey or lean beef
1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup of marinara sauce
Directions:
Combine turkey with onion, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley and salt in a medium bowl.
Form 24 meatballs.
This is the real Italian way, mostly vegetables. The pasta and beans are more of an Americanization in our Minestrone.
Serves: 2-4
Ingredients:
1 cup of your favorite organic Italian red sauce
2 cups purified Water with 2 Tblsps. Braggs Aminos or organic Chicken Soup stock
½ cup fresh or frozen organic String Beans
¼ cup organic Onion, chopped
1 medium organic Carrot, sliced
2 large leaves of organic Swiss Chard, cut in small pieces
1 stalk organic Celery, sliced
½ medium organic Zucchini, quartered and sliced
½ tsp. organic Fennel Seed, crushed
1 tsp. organic Oregano
1 tsp. organic Thyme
1 tsp. organic Basil
¼ cup organic extra virgin, cold-pressed Olive Oil
Directions:
Bring Water or Soup Stock to a ...
Whoever thought of combining bacon and eggs with macaroni and cheese has earned a well-deserved place in my annals of culinary greatness. This Italian classic is a staple in my kitchen, and I try to make it at least once a month. It's quick, easy, tasty, and hugely satisfying. It's also easy to scale for larger or smaller groups. I typically use Schar pasta for this dish, but use what you like.
Ingredients:
½ pound bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
Freshly ground black pepper
1 pound gluten-free fettucini or spaghetti, cooked al dente
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup grated Peccorino Romano cheese
¼ cup butter, soft
¼ cup Italian parsley, chopped
Salt
Directions:
Cook bacon in large saute pan on medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and drain on...
I admit that I hated Brussels sprouts as a kid, and even into my early adult years. Then, I chanced upon an Italian restaurant in San Francisco called Vivande Porta Via, where the chef sautéed his sprouts in a pan and then finished them in the oven. When the chef came out to see how everything was, he was crestfallen that I had left his sprouts untouched, and prodded me to try them. I did, and the rest, as they say, is history. I coaxed the recipe out of the chef, and never looked back. I make these delicious stouts on a regular basis. They make an excellent side dish for the holidays. Properly cooked Brussels sprouts should be caramelized and slightly black or burnt looking. This recipe makes enough sprouts to serve about eight to ten people.
Ingredients:
2 pounds Brussels sprouts,...
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