Main dish, Italian Recetas

Polentas' New BFF, Herb and Mustard Crusted Pork Loin

I love dishes that I don't have to worry about. Obedient little entrees that one can tuck into the oven and…

Seafood risotto with mushrooms

This mussel, prawn and porcini risotto is creamy, silky and aromatic.

Fresh Basil Pesto

Delicious and healthy basil pesto that will make your stomach smile!

Tagliatelle al tonno e panna

Here's a dish for iconoclasts: tagliatelle with tunafish simmered in butter, cream and parmesan cheese—a dish that violates one of the cardinal…

Spaghetti alla cipolla rossa e alici

This was not a dish my grandmother Angelina ever made, as far as I know, but it is certainly the kind of…

My Stuffed Crust Pizza

My Stuffed Crust Pizza To see the recipe with supportive photos & tips for a perfect dough:…

Zucchini Fettuccine al Pesto

Who doesn’t crave pasta? I certainly do. Classic comfort food, right? But no one wants to wake up in the morning with carb face :) The solution:…

Bucatini or Spaghetti alla Amatriciana

Start today with a plate really known throughout Italy and beyond. A simple dish, but few can do. "Bucatini…

Bacon Spaghetti Pie: personal size

This is a twist on my Spaghetti Pie posted awhile back. It found favor with a number of CES members. This…

Weeknight Wondermeal: Baked Egg Linguine with Onion, Scallion, and Umame

Spring is getting here … but it's taking its sweet time. Today was nice…

Baked Rice For X'mas

There’ll probably be a lot of leftover food for the festive season. This is one of the simple recipes using leftover rice & a can of Campbell…

Stuffed Pasta Shells w Tomato Sauce

I have been waiting a while to make these spinach filled pasta shells, but it sadly didn't turn out the way I…

Penne with Chicken & Asparagus

This is a quick easy dinner. Add a side salad and it's sure to please!

No-Cook Pizza Sauce

Never buy jarred pizza sauce again! It’s so easy to make it homemade, you’ll save money and have a sauce that is exactly the way you like it. I’m…

Warm Macaroni and Veggie Salad