Francesca Pittaluga
Mozzarella Stuffed Arancini
A recipe to impress. These easy (and delicious) arancini balls will be your new favorite dish. Apron on and have fun! Ingredients 1 jar of Ciao Pappy marinara 3½ cups low-sodium chicken stock 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely crushed 1 cup arborio rice 1½ tsp. kosher salt ½ cup dry white wine 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1-2 cups finely grated Parmesan 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more 2 cups Panko (crushed finely) ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3oz....
Francesca Pittaluga
Sweet Potato Lasagna
Sweet Potato Lasagna Serves 6ingredients:2 cups Ciao Pappy Marinara alla Pappy1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon minced garlic2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried sage1 teaspoon dried rosemary1 lb lean ground beef1 cup low fat ricotta cheese1 egg white, lightly beaten2 large sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise in 1/8 inch slices1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarellasalt and pepper to tastefresh basil for garnishdirections:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pepare nonstick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant (1-2 minutes).Add oregano, sage, and rosemary; cook until fragrant. Add beef to skillet and cook, breaking...
Francesca Pittaluga
Spaghetti alla Norma
Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 jar of Ciao Pappy Marinara Classico 4-6 small eggplants, cut in ½ inch slices 1 cup olive oil or as needed 1 lb of fresh or dried spaghetti ½ cup ricotta salata, grated Pinch of sea salt Fresh basil leaves for garnish Directions: Step 1: Prepare your pasta water and set to boil. Add a few pinches of salt to the water. Step 2: Wash the eggplants and pat them dry. Cut the eggplants in ½ inch slices and set aside. Step 3: In a large pan, heat...
Francesca Pittaluga
Classic Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients:1 jar of Ciao Pappy Marinara Classico1/2 cup uncooked rice2 tbsp EVOO plus more for drizzling1 medium onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef or vegan substitute1 1/2 tsp dried oreganoKosher saltFreshly ground black pepper6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed1 cup shredded mozzarellaFreshly chopped parsley, for garnishDirections:Preheat oven to 400°. In a small saucepan, prepare rice according to package instructions. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Cook onion until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute more.Add ground beef (or beef substitute) and cook, breaking up meat with...
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