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Francesca Pittaluga
Five-Step Eggplant Parmesan

Five-Step Eggplant Parmesan

A little crispy, a little saucy, and totally satisfying. Our Five-Step Easy Eggplant Parmesan is a lighter, faster twist on an Italian classic that brings Italian comfort home — made easy with Ciao Pappy Marinara and just five simple steps. INGREDIENTS: 2 medium eggplants 1 jar of Ciao Pappy’s Marinara Alla Pappy 1 ball of mozzarella ½ cup of grated Parmesan extra virgin olive oil for drizzling Kosher salt DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice your eggplants, season with salt, and roast for about 30 minutes Once softened, layer eggplant with mozzarella and marinara in a baking dish Top with...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Bolognese Alla Pappy

Bolognese Alla Pappy

If we had to choose one last meal, it’d be this. A rich, slow-simmered Bolognese usually takes hours, but we’ve cracked the code. With Alla Pappy as your base, you can skip the hard stuff—no peeling, chopping, or slow-roasting required—while still getting that deep, savory, slow-cooked flavor. Ready to dig in? We’re giving you the full recipe so you can see just how easy and delicious it is. Ingredients: 4 oz bacon, finely chopped 1/2 lb ground beef 1/2lb pork mix 1 diced carrot 1 diced onion 1 diced celery stalk 2 tbsp butter ½ cup red wine ½ cup...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Delicious harissa and tomato soup with foccacia grilled cheese.

Roasted Red Pepper and Harissa Soup with Grilled Cheese

Roasted Red Pepper & Harissa Soup with Herb Oil & Grilled Cheese Serves 4 Ingredients For the Soup: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds (about 1½ cups) 1 small shallot, thinly sliced (about ½ cup) Kosher salt, to taste 2–3 tablespoons harissa paste 1 (7-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained 1 (24-ounce) jar Ciao Pappy Marinara Alla Pappy 3–4 cups water or vegetable broth ½ cup labneh 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice For the Herb Oil: ½ cup mixed soft herbs (such as dill, parsley, and cilantro) ¼ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon kosher salt For...

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