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Spaghetti Carbonara

1 pound spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 slices bacon, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup dry white wine 4 eggs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Step 1 In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti pasta until al dente. Drain well. Toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, and set aside.…

Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained  1 (14 oz)  can chicken broth 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups of water 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8…

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minstrone

6 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, diced 2 large carrots, diced 1 cup green beans 1 small zucchini 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup elbow macaroni 4 cups chopped fresh spinac 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more…

Baked Eggplant with Garlic and Cheese

1 eggplant, cut into 1/4-inch rounds salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 cup shredded Gouda cheese Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Arrange eggplant slices on a baking sheet and place under the broiler. Cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes per side. Turn off broiler and heat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange…

Spinach Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms

4 large portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed 1 tablespoon reduced-fat Italian salad dressing 1 egg 1 clove garlic, minced salt and ground black pepper to taste 1 (10 ounce) bag fresh spinach, chopped 1/4 cup chopped pepperoni 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs, divided Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Brush both sides of each portobello mushroom cap with Italian dressing. Arrange mushroom on a…

Pasta Fazool

1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces sweet bulk Italian sausage  1 stalk celery, diced  1/2 yellow onion, chopped  3/4 cup dry elbow macaroni  1/4 cup tomato paste  3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed, divided alt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano  3 cups chopped Swiss chard  1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained  1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving, or to taste…

Smoked Turkey and Spring Pea Fettuccine

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced shallot 6 ounces smoked turkey, cut into strips 1 3/4 cups heavy whipping cream salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste 8 ounces fettuccine 1/2 cup green peas 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 1 teaspoon lemon zest 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, or to taste - divided Set a heavy skillet over medium heat and pour olive oil into…

Pasta Primavera

1 bunch fresh basil 3 cups chicken broth, divided 1/2 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic 1 pound fettuccine pasta 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced 2 pinches salt 2 zucchinis, diced 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas 1/2 cup shelled English peas 1 bunch asparagus, stalks diced, tips left whole 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or as needed Fill a…

Tuscan Panzanella

1/2 large loaf rustic Italian bread 6 ripe tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion 1 large cucumber - peeled, seeded, and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 bulb fennel, chopped 1 yellow pepper - seeded, ribs removed, and chopped 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 12 leaves fresh basil, torn, or more to taste Salt and pepper to taste Tear, chop, or crumble bread into small pieces and place…