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Penne alla Vodka

Penne alla Vodka by Janet Sirko

Hearty and tender penne pasta is tossed with a creamy and vibrant, San Marzano tomato based and vodka infused sauce that’s seasoned with fresh herbs and parmesan.

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Bruschetta

Bruschetta by Janet Sirko

Bruschetta is an antipasto from Italy consisting of grilled bread rubbed with garlic and topped with olive oil and salt. Variations may include toppings of tomato, vegetables, beans, cured meat, or cheese. A popular dish is bruschetta with tomatoes; one recipe popular outside Italy involves basil, fresh tomato, garlic and onion or…

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Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad by Cooking Journey

Easy Italian salad for summer. Crunchy and fresh.

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Italian Style Fresh Tomato Salad

Italian Style Fresh Tomato Salad by Salad Foodie

A make-ahead marinated salad delight or side - so simple, so delicious! The ingredient proportions are suggested below but not exact so base them on your personal tastes (see photos.) It might take a batch or two to get the balance and amount of oil to vinegar just to your taste.

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Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce

Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce by Kyle Dalakas

Chunky Garlic and Herb Marinara Sauce is the ultimate comfort food on a chilly fall evening! Simple, delicious and home made with basic pantry ingredients, don't reach for sauce in a jar! Try this instead!

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20 MINUTE BUTTER AND ONION TOMATO SAUCE

20 MINUTE BUTTER AND ONION TOMATO SAUCE by For the Love of Italian Cooking

If you have ever made Marcella Hazan’s glorious butter and onion tomato sauce, then you know that it can take a bit of time to make (even though it is considered to be the simplest of her sauce recipes). It tastes phenomenal, but I would rather save it for a Sunday dinner. Here is a ‘weeknight version‘ that’s ready in half the time of…

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Tomatillo-Tomato Salad

Tomatillo-Tomato Salad by RecipeKing

Tomatillo-Tomato Salad-is a delicious and quick 20 minute recipe for a large gathering. It is a combination of an Italian and Southwestern style recipe. Ingredients include: cherry tomatoes, large tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, cilantro and garlic in an Italian dressing. Seasoned with fresh basil and topped with Parmesan cheese. It is…

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Grilled Basil Pesto Panini

Grilled Basil Pesto Panini by Bonnie Loubier

Create a delicious grilled panini sandwich that just melts in your mouth. This panini has fresh basil pesto, fresh tomatoes, and cheese on a bread of your choice.

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Sauteed Zucchini in Homemade Tomato Sauce

Sauteed Zucchini in Homemade Tomato Sauce by Denise Sherin

I love homemade tomato sauce, it's so much better than jarred sauce. As a summer side dish I add sauteed zucchini, it's so yummy. I recently served it as a side with baked cod and we wound up putting it right over the fish it was terrific!

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Homemade Marinara Sauce - Basic Pizza/Pasta Sauce

Homemade Marinara Sauce - Basic Pizza/Pasta Sauce by Hina Gujral

Before leaving for vacations I did deep cleansing of fridge so now it's time to refill all those empty jars of condiments and I started with simple Marinara Sauce, which is a very versatile sauce, spread a generous helping over pizza (see recipe here) base or toss pasta in it or dip meatballs in it, Marinara Sauce is always an Italian…

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Homemade Marinara

Homemade Marinara by Robyn Savoie

This is a great marinara recipe made from garden fresh tomatoes. Since I don't have those year around I adapted a recipe found with home preserved tomatoes. This is fast, flavorful and my go to tomato sauce for pasta and mozzarella sticks.

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Tomato and Fresh Basil Sauce

Tomato and Fresh Basil Sauce by HappyJack

This is, by far, my wife's favorite sauce, and it's quick, easy, and delicious.

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Marinara Sauce

Marinara Sauce by Rizza

Everybody's got to love a marinara recipe!

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No-Cook Pizza Sauce

No-Cook Pizza Sauce by Nick Webster

Never buy jarred pizza sauce again! It’s so easy to make it homemade, you’ll save money and have a sauce that is exactly the way you like it. I’m providing a great recipe here, but you can always adjust the seasonings to find your perfect blend. It’s easy to keep on hand for pizza-lovers, or if you enjoy pizza less frequently, it…

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Tomato and Red Pepper Soup with Meatballs

Tomato and Red Pepper Soup with Meatballs by Ian Dixon

Soup is a great dish for when a meal is needed in a hurry and this Tomato and Red Pepper Soup with Meatballs is no exception. Strictly, I should say meatless balls because the recipe is using a vegetarian alternative. You could easily substitute your choice of meat to use in preparing the meatballs. I'd suggest a different stock if…

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