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Francesca Pittaluga
Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Bucatini all'Amatriciana

Ingredients 1 jar of Ciao Pappy Marinara Classico 8oz “guanciale” pork chopped in ¼ inch cubes 10oz cherry tomatoes, diced in quarters ½ tsp crushed hot red pepper flakes 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and chopped ½ cup red wine (medium to heavy body preferred) 10oz cherry tomatoes, diced in quarters 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil ¾ cup freshly grated pecorino Romano cheese sea salt to taste 1 lb bucatini fresh basil leaves, finely chopped for garnish   Directions  Heat olive oil over medium heat; add the guanciale and sauté until crisp. Remove the guanciale and drain on a...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Pappardelle Bolognese

Pappardelle Bolognese

Ingredients  1 cup of Ciao Pappy Marinara Classico 3/4 lb. ground beef (from a tender piece of meat) 1/4 lb. ground pork loin 4 oz bacon, finely chopped 2 tbs butter 1 onion finely chopped 1 carrot finely chopped 1 celery stalk finely chopped 1 glass red wine (heavier wine preferred) 1 glass of beef broth or ½ beef bouillon 8-10 oz hot whole milk Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1lb pappardelle   Directions Mix the the onion, carrot, celery and bacon with the ground meat in a large bowl.  In a medium saucepan, melt the butter until golden....

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