DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 lbs sweet Italian sausageor hot Italian sausage , sweet cut crosswise into one inch chunks
4 garlic cloves , minced
2 large bell peppers , cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1 large onion , cut croswise and then cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 (28ounce)can whole tomatoes
1 (15ounce)can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 lb ziti pasta or penne pasta
1 (8ounce)package part-skim mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup freshly grated romano cheese

DIRECTIONS

Prepare sauce. In deep nonstick 12 inch skillet cook sausage over [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/2 lb spiral shaped pasta
1/2 red onion
3-4 garlic cloves
2 cups crushed tomatoes
black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups low-fat cheese
1/3 cup low-fat parmesan cheese
1/4 cup pesto sauce
cooking spray

DIRECTIONS

COOK pasta (your choice) in water for 10 minutes; will be partially cooked
NOTE: You do NOT need to add salt or oil if watching fat content; just stir and DRAIN.
Finely dice red onion.
Spray pan with oil and cook onions 5 [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ziti pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces ground chuckor ground turkey
1 cup chopped onions
1 (28ounce)can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 (10ounce)box frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup cottage cheese
1 1/2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 cups mozzarella cheese , Shredded

DIRECTIONS

Cook ziti in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain and leave in a colander.
Heat oil in same pot. Add ground beef and onions and cook over medium- high heat, [...]

INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup plain dried breadcrumbs
2 large eggs , lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup grated romano cheese
1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ground beef
all-purpose flour , for dredging
1 lb ziti pasta
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 cups tomato sauce
3 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons unsalted butter , cut into 1/4-inch pieces

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, milk, 1/2 cup of the Romano and the parsley, and mix well. Season [...]

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup tomato paste
3 (28-35ounce)cans italian peeled tomatoes
2 cups water
salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 fresh basil leaves , torn into small pieces
For the Meatballs
1 lb ground beef (or 1 lb a combination of beef and pork)
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs, preferably homemade
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon very finely minced garlic
1/2 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
To Serve
1 lb ziti pasta
salt
1 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese or parmigiano-reggiano cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
8 ounces mozzarella cheese , cut into small dice

DIRECTIONS

To make [...]