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Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Italian
Spaghetti all’Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Oil)
This dish comes from Campania, Italy. The flavor of the olive
oil is what makes this dish, so use the finest extra virgin olive
oil.
1 pound spaghetti
2/3 cup olive oil
3 large cloves garlic, crushed
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Cook spaghetti in plenty of boiling, salted water, with a dash
of olive […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Italian
Special Linguine
1/2 cup )1 stick butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, liquid reserved
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Salt and pepper
1 pound cooked linguine
Grated Parmesan cheese
Heat butter in a large skillet. Add garlic and cook until
golden. Add clams and cook for 2 minutes more. Add parsley.
Gradually add reserved clam juice until sauce is desired […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Italian
Strufoli
A favorite at Italian weddings.
12 servings
3 cups SIFTED all-purpose flour
5 medium eggs, slightly beaten
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup solid shortening, softened
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 quart oil for deep-fat frying
1 1/2 cups honey
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons colored sprinkles
Place 1 1/2 cups flour in a large mixing bowl. Make a […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Italian
Sunday Night Lasagna
Sauce
2 medium-size onions, diced
2 red bell peppers, diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 pound ground pork or spiced turkey sausage
1 (2 1/2 pound) can Italian plum tomatoes, crushed
12 ounces tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely-grated orange zest
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper […]
Posted by admin on 24 Oct 2007 at 8:00 pm under Italian
Sweet Ravioli
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
About 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
Sifted confectioners’ sugar
Beat butter at medium speed of an electric mixer; gradually add
2/3 cup sugar, beating well. Add egg, lemon rind, and extracts; mix
well.
Combine […]
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