Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients:1 stick butter1 cup heavy cream2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese¼ teaspoon nutmeg½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:WhiskSaucepan Directions:Warm the butter and cream in a saucepan. Add the Parmesan and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Suggestions: Serve with fettuccini. Add […]

Lasagna

Ingredients:28 oz. can Red Gold Crushed Tomatoes6 oz. can Contadina Tomato Paste1 lb.95% lean ground beef, cooked16 oz. lasagna noodles, cooked16 oz. ricotta cheese 16 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded8 oz. grated Parmesan cheese2 large eggs2 teaspoons Italian seasonings2 teaspoons garlic powder1 teaspoon parsley½ teaspoon salt½ […]

Italian Meatballs

Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef, 95% lean1 large egg½ cup Progresso® Breadcrumbs Italian Style¼ cup Kraft® Grated Parmesan Cheese2 cloves garlic, minced1 shallot (or small onion) finely chopped or grated 1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper […]

Chicken Parmesan

Ingredients:2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breast or 1 lb. chicken strips2 cups Progresso® Breadcrumbs Italian Style2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups marinara sauce (see recipe under Sauces)2 large eggs8 oz. mozzarella cheese, shredded4 oz. parmesan cheese, grated or shredded2 cups of vegetable oil½ cup milk1 […]

Garlic Parmesan Popcorn with Cracked Black Pepper

Ingredients:½ cup popcorn kernels ½ stick butter1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon parmesan cheese½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Equipment needed:Air popperMicrowave safe bowlLarge serving bowl Directions:Air pop popcorn following manufacturer’s instructions. Place butter and garlic powder in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for […]

Bruschetta

Ingredients:1 loaf Italian bread (or French Baggett) 2 cups ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepperParmesan cheese shaved Directions:Finely chop tomatoes, garlic and basil and place in a bowl. Add […]

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:16 oz. can slice stewed tomatoes16 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth15 oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans, drained½ head cauliflower (chopped into bite-size pieces)2-3 bunches broccoli (chopped into bite-size pieces)½ lb. baby spinach leaves (may seem like a lot but will wilt)2 carrots (sliced)2 […]

Caesar Salad

Ingredients:2 grilled/roasted boneless skinless breast of chicken 1 head iceberg lettuce2 large cucumbers ½ cup shredded parmesan cheeseSeasoned croutons Caesar or parmesan cheese salad dressing Directions:Rinse and dry lettuce. Tear lettuce into bite-size pieces and place in a salad bowl.  Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. […]