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[DAISYDUCKRN]

Looking for some easy to make italian recipes, especialy italian cookies, pasta dishes thanks disers

 

[runskyhy]

Looking for some easy to make italian recipes, especialy italian cookies, pasta dishes thanks disers

How authentic are you looking for? I would consider these 'americanized' italian recipes - some appetizer and pasta salad recipes, but they are some of my favorites...

APPETIZERS

Bacon & Parmesan Breadsticks
Yields 30 pieces
15.0 bacon strips, cut in ½ lengthwise
1.0 (3oz.) package of thin breadsticks (30 breadsticks)
0.5 to 2/3 C. grated parmesan cheese
Wrap bacon strips around breadsticks and roll in cheese. Bake at 250 degrees for 1 hour and serve immediately.

INSALATA CAPRESE SKEWERS
Yields 20 6" wooden skewers
20 cherry tomatoes, halved
20 large fresh basil leaves
20 1" diameter balls or cubes of fresh mozzarella
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
Place one cherry tomato half on a skewer. Wrap a basil leaf around a piece of mozzarella. Slide onto skewer next to cherry tomato. Slide a second tomato half onto skewer next to mozzarella. Repeat w/ remaining skewers. Drizzle with olive oil & season with salt & pepper.

Mozzarella, with a Twist
Yields 20 servings
1 Lb. chunk of Mozzarella Cheese
2 Tbs. pesto sauce
Sprinkle of crushed red pepper
Basil Sprig
Cube Mozzarella and toss with pesto sauce, sprinkle with crushed red pepper and decorate with basil sprig.

Olive Oil-Balsamic Dipping Sauce
Yields 1 cup ( 4 servings) approx.
3 Tbl. freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
0.5 tsp. Italian Seasoning
0.5 tsp. salt
0.5 tsp. frshly ground pepper
0.25 c. extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbl. balsamic vinegar
16 oz. bread loaf of choice
1. Stir together first 5 ingredients in a shallow bowl. Drizzle oil and vinegar evenly over cheese mixture and stir.
2. Cut bread into 1-inch slices. Dip bread slices in sauce.

PASTA SALADS

Creamy Bow-Tie Pasta Primavera
Yields 4 servings
8 oz. bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 cup sliced carrots
1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, cubed
3/4 cup skim milk
1/4 cup (1 oz.) Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
PREPARE pasta as directed on package, adding broccoli and carrots to water during last 5 minutes of cooking time. Drain. STIR cream cheese, milk, grated topping, onions and seasonings in large saucepan on low heat until smooth. ADD pasta and vegetables; toss lightly. (Cooked chicken can be added to this.)

Summer Tortellini Salad
1 package (9 ounces) uncooked refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, peeled and chopped
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
4 green onions with tops, thinly sliced
1/4 cup snipped fresh parsley
1/2 cup fat-free italian dressing
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
Cook tortellini according to package directions in Professional (8-qt.) Stockpot; drain and rinse under cold running water using large Colander. Place tortellini in large Colander Bowl and set aside. Meanwhile, slice zucchini . Chop carrot. Cut cherry tomatoes in half and slice green onions. Snip parsley. Add vegetables to tortellini. Pour salad dressing over salad. Grate Parmesan cheese over salad; mix gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Salad, Pasta, Pesto
Yields 8 cups
1/4 c. homemade or prepared pesto
8 oz. Twist or rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed with cold water and drained
4 c. broccoli florets, cooked, rinsed with cold water, and drained
1 cup grape tomato, halved (or 1/4 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes can be substituted)
4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, shredded
salt and pepper to taste
In a medium bowl, wcombone pesto, pasta, broccoli, tomato, and cheese; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve. (Cooked chicken and pine nuts can be added to this recipe.)

 

[DAISYDUCKRN]

thanks for the recipes, any type of italian recipes are appreciated, just looking for something new a different to make for my famil. thanks

 

[runskyhy]

Italian Yellow Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
2 lbs. Ricotta Cheese
¾ cup white sugar
4 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease & flour 9 x 13 inch pan. Prepare the cake according to the directions on the package. In medium bowl, combine ricotta, sugar & eggs. Mix until smooth. Drop this mixture by spoonfuls on top of cake batter. Bake for 1 hour or until toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. Sprinkle cooled cake with confectioner's sugar. Keep refrigerated.

Ice Cream Cone Cannolis
15 oz. Ricotta Cheese
½ cup powdered sugar
½ tsp. vanilla extract
¼ tsp. grated orange rind
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
8-10 sugar ice cream cones
Multi-colored sprinkles
With wooden spoon, mix ricotta, sugar, vanilla and orange rind until smooth. Add chips and stir until evenly blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Spoon mixture into ice cream cones. Add sprinkles and serve.