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Tortellini al Pomodoro

March 8th, 2007
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4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 white onion
4 garlic cloves
7 medium tomatoes
1/2 cup white wine
1 bunch basil
1/2 bunch parsley
1/2 - 1 lb. tortellini

Add 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to a large pan. Add 1/2 white onion, diced, and 4 chopped garlic cloves to hot oil. Add salt and pepper. Chop 7 […]

Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto

March 8th, 2007
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Bring 8 cups of chicken broth to a boil, set aside. In large pan, add 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, add 1 diced white onion, cook about 3 minutes, or until transluscent. Add 2 cups rice (preferably Carnaroli or Arborio) and saute while mixing with other ingredients. Add 1 […]

Chianti Braised Short Ribs

February 13th, 2007
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A little bit of an Olive Garden pitch at the beginning, but still a great recipe. Really worth trying this one if you’re into beef and tomato based dishes.

Pasta all’Amatriciana

February 2nd, 2007
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An easy to make pasta sauce made primarily of tomato and bacon. One of my favorite pasta dishes. Simple ingredients, easy to make, big flavor.

Fettucine with Tuscan Garlic Chicken

January 22nd, 2007
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Don’t think I’ve ever seen this dish in Italy, but it looks good. Maybe it was created just for the Olive Garden - lots of meat and pasta all served in one dish: not authentic, but still tasty.

Tortelloni alla Vodka

January 17th, 2007
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This is also one of my favorite dishes: really easy, quick and totally elegant dish to serve without much planning. You can lower your volume if Chef Jean Pierre is a little to loud for you (or make another vodka dish but in a glass)…