Eggplant and chickpea skillet is a colorful and tasty dish suitable for vegans. It is important to use fresh basil in this recipe. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 green bell pepper, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 small eggplant…
Pesto is a sauce that originates in the city of Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto alla genovese). It can be used as a sauce for pasta or meat, or can be used as an ingredient in…
Bruschette are small, open-faced sandwiches of tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are delicious, quick and easy to make, and perfect appetizers. Ingredients 1 long loaf of crusty French bread 3 medium ripe Roma tomatoes 3 large fresh mozzarella balls 24…
Ingredients ½ Tbsp olive oil ½ small onion, minced 1 can (400 g/15 oz) navy beans, drained and chopped ½ tsp oregano ¼ tsp pepper 1 package lasagna noodles 240 ml (1 cup) cottage cheese or ricotta cheese 1 clove…
Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste. Ingredients Pie crust 1⅓ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 3 tablespoons water Pie filling 4 cups…
This Spaghetti Pie recipe is adapted from the YouTube channel Tasty. Ingredients Pasta base 115 g (4 oz) spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter, plus extra for greasing 2 garlic cloves 1 egg 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs 1 cup (125 g / 4.5…
Roasted vegetable pasta is a tried and true favorite. You can add whatever vegetables you prefer. Ingredients 3 large leeks, white parts only, split in half lengthwise and cut into bite-sized pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into eighths 1–2…
Lasagne is a baked pasta dish. Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) sweet Italian sausage ½ lb (230 g) minced (ground) beef ½ onion, chopped fine 2 cloves garlic, crushed 3½ tbsp sugar 1 tbsp salt 1½ tsp dried basil ½…
New York City–style pizza originated in New York City in the early 1900s, and it may be the American-style pizza that most closely resembles that of Naples, Italy. It’s characterized by wide, thin, foldable slices. The traditional toppings were limited…
This is a delicious and quick recipe for a sunny day, or to bring back a little memory of summer. It’s served warm so may not suit a winter evening! The combination of flavours (milky mozzarella, eggy pasta, sweet tomato…
Ingredients Bolognese sauce 2–3 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, chopped 2–3 cloves of garlic, minced 1 sprig rosemary, leaves removed and minced 1 tsp dried oregano 2–3 mid-sized carrots, chopped small or shredded 1–2 sticks of celery, chopped small 1…
This recipe, originally contributed by Rich Osborne, is a delicious and quick dish for a sunny day, or to bring back a little memory of summer. The combination of flavours (egg pasta, milky mozzarella, sweet tomato and spicy basil) is…