Tag: Italian

Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

Pesto Pasta with Roasted Tomatoes

When you have basil and you have tomatoes, this is a great combination. First, you make the Pesto with the Basil, then you make the pasta, and you roast the tomatoes. Put them altogether and you have a delicious side dish to go with steaks, 

Chicken Saltimbocca

Chicken Saltimbocca

Here’s another scallopini recipe, this one using pounded chicken breast. Saltimbocca means “jump into my mouth!” so you know how good it tastes! This can also be made with pounded veal cutlets. The original uses sage leaves, but these can be hard to find and 

Pork Milanese

Pork Milanese

Here’s an Italian recipe that for those that are looking for something without a marinara sauce on it. This is a scallopini recipe for boneless pork chops. based on recipes from Grandma Gina Pettiti and Chef John.

Creamed Zucchini with Tomatoes

Creamed Zucchini with Tomatoes

Do you have zucchini’s and tomatoes coming from your garden? Give this recipe a try and to do something different with them. This is a delicious and satisfying side dish. It’s not low cal, but it is low carb. We like to run our zucchini 

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

This baked pasta dish is a nice alternative to a marinara based casserole. The spinach and the prosciutto or ham add a depth of flavor to the dish.

Sunday Gravy

Sunday Gravy

This is an East Coast Italian/American tradition for Sunday dinner – you won’t find this in Italy. The meat flavors the sauce so there are not a lot of added spices and herbs in this recipe.

Italian Dressing

Italian Dressing

Tangy Italian dressing tastes great on a salad, and can also work as a marinade for poultry, pork, or beef. This recipe makes 2 cups of dressing.

Tuscan Grill

Tuscan Grill

Italian doesn’t have to mean tomato sauce. This tangy, savory marinade works great on beef steak, pork steaks, or pork chops and pairs well with a salad or roasted veggies.

Risotto

Risotto

Creamy and savory, Risotto is a great side dish for any meal, not just Italian. Any recipe you find will tell you to use Arborio rice (and I’m sure that would make the best risotto) but I’m not trying to impress Gordon Ramsey and I 

Pesto

Pesto

Pesto is another great way to add Italian flavor to pasta without using tomato sauce. This can make a great side dish for steaks and chops. Growing your own basil is a big help – the pesto will taste fresher, it costs far less than