Category Archives: Italian Restaurant

Bottle of red, Bottle of white…My Italian Restaurant.

Fettuccine alla Panna – Fettuccine with Cream Sauce

1/2 pound of fettuccine 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream 3/4 – 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated freshly ground nutmeg Salt and freshly ground black pepper Boil fettucine in salted water. In a large heavy pan, melt butter over low … Continue reading

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Chorizo Lasagna with eggplant, mushroom and spinach

Sure most of us have had eggplant lasagna or beef lasagna or chicken lasagna, and you can go that direction if you want to, but I had chorizo in my refrigerator and dinner time was approaching… While many people like … Continue reading

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Chicken Parmigiano

“I feel like Italian food tonight.”  This is one of those quick dinners you can make in 30 minutes.  If you are going to serve with pasta or rice, get those started, then move on to pounding your chicken breasts.  … Continue reading

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Polish Sausage with Linguini, Zucchini and Artichoke Hearts

Admit it, it sounds so good to you.  Sausage lovers unite.   I had a sandwich the other day filled with bell peppers and sausage at a local BBQ joint, and I thought I probably could create a dinner.  So, off … Continue reading

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Grilled Fish of the Day and Rosemario Cream Sauce over Pasta and Vegetables

On vacation in Puerta Vallarta looking for some classic Mexican food, and within walking distance from the Paradise hotel. I ordered the fish of the day over Rosemario Alfredo. Oh my, the Alfredo was light with wonder butter infused zucchini … Continue reading

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Linguini with Bolognese Sauce – Did someone say bacon?

Dinner in less than 30 minutes. Walk in the door and get started. Continue reading

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Leftover Spaghetti Frittata – Oh, so good!

I only make this when we I have leftover spaghetti, so it is easy! 8 ounces spaghetti, cooked, rinsed, cooled. 1 cup tomato-based pasta sauce (you can always warm extra to serve on the side) 5 large eggs 1/2 cup … Continue reading

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Eggplant Parmesan – Parmigiana di Melanzani

1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut in 1/2 inch slices Salt Flout 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cups your favorite pasta sauce 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, thinly sliced 1/2 cup freshly greated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to … Continue reading

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Ravioli – Swiss Chard and Cheese Filling

6 cups Spinach or Swiss Chard stems and spines removed, finely chopped  12 T oil 12 eggs 1 cup grated cheese or mixture of grated parmesan and ricotta cheese 1 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves parsley garlic marjarom grated bread crumbs Stuff … Continue reading

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Macaroni and Cheese

My kids always liked Kraft Mac and Cheese.  Yes, the powdered cheese kind that reminds me of Cheese Whiz.  This is a more adult version that most will like. 2 c macaroni 2 T olive oil 4 T butter 1 … Continue reading

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