144772 authentic italian baked goods Recipes

italian pastina (or any small pasta, i used small shells), olive oil, cubed chicken breast, diced onion, garlic clove, minced, diced tomatoes with juice (i recommend using the ones with italian seasoning), shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh flat leaf parsley, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, butter, plus more, butter , for baking dish

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parmesan cheese (grated ), italian seasonings (spice classic ), garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil (or more ), splash of balsamic vinegar

boneless skinless chicken breasts, mayonnaise, wishbone italian dressing, italian breadcrumbs

chicken pieces, washed and thoroughly dried, butter, pureed garlic, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, pepper

italian sausages, mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided ), egg, frozen chopped spinach, low-fat ricotta cheese, garlic powder, salt, pepper, roma tomato, sliced, mushrooms, chopped, parmesan cheese

italian sausage, ziti pasta (penne or rigatoni), tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried oregano, sugar, red chili peppers, extra virgin olive oil

chickpeas, coriander, chopped, parsley, chopped, egg, beaten, baking powder, onion, garlic cloves, oats, breadcrumbs, cumin powder, salt (to taste), pepper (to taste)

crushed tomatoes in puree (i like san marzano but any without citric acid are fine), garlic cloves, spanish onion, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, fresh ground black pepper, fresh basil, coarsely chopped (i use a large handful), fresh parsley, coarsely chopped (again a large handful), bay leaves, baking soda , if needed (or if you must sugar)

ground pork, ground veal, ground beef, fresh grated romano cheese, italian parsley, minced, fresh minced garlic, sea salt, fresh ground pepper, eggs, fresh ground breadcrumbs, cold water , as needed

boneless skinless chicken breasts, volpi prosciutto, pesto sauce (fresh made or store bought ), sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated, egg, lightly beaten, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, olive oil, salt and pepper

whole garlic cloves, olive oil, white wine, soft-cooked white beans, sherry vinegar, lemon juice, diced pancetta , cooked until crispy, then drained, fat reserved, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, ciabatta or other italian-style bread, shucked oysters (approximately 24), butter, bread crumbs, chopped italian parsley, good quality olive oil, chopped garlic, chopped mixed herbs , such as rosemary, thyme, and sage, grated grana padano or parmigiano reggiano, salt and pepper

granulated sugar, cake flour, lievito pane degli angeli (italian brand of leavening agent plus flavoring for baked goods), salt, egg whites, at room temperature, cream of tartar, vanilla extract

lean ground turkey, egg substitute, dry italian breadcrumbs, oregano (fresh greek or italian -minced), italian basil (fresh minced ), minced garlic clove (depending on your taste), red pepper flakes (may want to use less if you are sensitive to heat spices), romano cheese (freshly grated , pecorino romano or any paremesan type cheese will do), salt, ground black pepper, hard salami, shredded light mozzarella cheese, italian bread (good crusty type or ciabatta), olive oil (preferrably e.v.o.o., extra virgin), prepared marinara sauce

hot italian sausage or 1/2 lb mild italian sausage, casings removed, firm tomatoes, butter, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, seasoned bread crumbs, salt, pepper, grated parmesan cheese

italian-style diced tomatoes, chopped garlic cloves, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes (varies depending on your taste), oregano, basil, splenda sugar substitute, half packet (again this varies on taste, i like my tomato sauces sweet), pepper, links of cooked hot italian sausage , cut into thin slices (or you may substitute 2 cups of cooked ground beef), sliced fresh mushrooms (fresh is highly recommended), sliced onion, olive oil, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese

zucchini (6 inches long each), olive oil, salt, fresh ground pepper, fresh grated romano cheese (can use parmesan and feta too), fine italian seasoned breadcrumbs, capers, oregano, vinegar