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Francesca Pittaluga
Spaghetti alla Norma

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...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Classic Stuffed Peppers

Classic Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients⁣:1 jar of Ciao Pappy Marinara Classico⁣1/2 cup uncooked rice⁣2 tbsp EVOO plus more for drizzling⁣1 medium onion, chopped⁣3 cloves garlic, minced⁣1 lb ground beef or vegan substitute⁣1 1/2 tsp dried oregano⁣Kosher salt⁣Freshly ground black pepper⁣6 bell peppers, tops and cores removed⁣1 cup shredded mozzarella⁣Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish⁣⁣Directions:⁣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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Francesca Pittaluga
Shrimp alla Marinara

Shrimp alla Marinara

  Ingredients 1 jar of Marinara alla Pappy 1lb spaghetti or fettuccini 1 pound large unpeeled shrimp, deveined 2 tsp dried basil ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tbsp butter fresh Parmesan cheese, for serving   Directions   Thaw the shrimp. When thawed, pat dry. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until al dente. Then drain. In a large skillet, heat the butter on medium high heat. Add the shrimp, basil and sea salt. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until almost cooked through, turning them with tongs. Transfer the shrimp...

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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...

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