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Lemon & Garlic Green Beans

Lemon & Garlic Green Beans by John Spottiswood

It is rare to have a side dish which everyone keeps reaching for instead of the main dish. That's especially true if its a fairly simple green vegetable side. But these green beans were truly that good. We used packaged, thin french cut green beans from Trader Joes. They are tender and tasty on their own, but I've never had them taste…

8 votes
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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!

1 vote
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Spaghetti in Basil Pesto with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Walnuts

Spaghetti in Basil Pesto with Sun-dried Tomatoes and Walnuts by Hina Gujral

Spaghetti is an extremely versatile variety of pasta, it can be rich and satisfying when combined with meatballs in a Bolognese Sauce, light and luscious when tossed with vegetables or seafood, or positively mouthwatering when simply tossed in garlic…

1 vote
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Dae's Summer Alfredo

Dae's Summer Alfredo by Evil Fairy

This is a light Alfredo with spinach and a hint of lemon to give it a lovely fresh taste without the heaviness of a normal Alfredo Sauce.

1 vote
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Spaghetti with vegetable sauce

Spaghetti with vegetable sauce by Harini m

Though I am an ardent fan of Indian cuisine and can eat day after day through out, I like to explore and enjoy food from world wide.When it comes to international cuisine Italian definitely has a special place.Who can say to no to delicious pizzas,pastas and lip smacking desserts.Now coming to pizzas and pastas,I like to try different…

1 vote
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Cheese Tortellini with Purple Sage and Browned Butter

Cheese Tortellini with Purple Sage and Browned Butter by K. Garner

My family loves this dish. It's a classic and uses an herb that grows year after year in my yard--purple sage. Any culinary sage will do--the ones with the large velvety leaves. Don't use Russian sage or Pineapple Sage. Stick with the basic sages. We like short pasta with this, and often use Orecchiete or Bow Tie pasta. You've got to…

1 vote
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Pasta Puttanesca

Pasta Puttanesca by AmateurKitchen

Pasta Puttanesca is an Italian dish that is packed with flavors of tangy, spicy and saltiness. This recipe is debuting arugula - a spicy leafy green that is at its peak flavor during the spring months.

1 vote
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Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes by John Spottiswood

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really tasty and healthy, and our kids devoured it. I have everything being prepared in parallel, so the whole dish takes less than 25 minutes start to finish. If you're tight on time, this is a winner!

6 votes
8092 views
Eggplant Caponata

Eggplant Caponata by Franco Lania

This eggplant caponata recipe I started making in Italy. It began to change it while working and living in Miami. I perfected this recipe in my own place in New York's Little Italy. This is quite simply one of the best eggplant caponata recipes. "UP Town" Recipe from a down town Chef. Enjoy.

1 vote
3086 views
Ratatouille Pasta

Ratatouille Pasta by Reeni

Thinly sliced zucchini and eggplant are sauteed and flavored with garlic, onion and Italian seasonings then simmered with tomatoes and artichokes and tossed with whole grain pasta to make this quick, easy and light dish.

1 vote
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Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who came to town with fresh produce and wine from the surrounding countryside, and their sauces were improvised from the abundant ingredients available to them. We've got our own little garden, and all of the ingredients for this…

5 votes
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Lemon Pasta with vegetables

Lemon Pasta with vegetables by Jeanne Templeman

This is a delicious summer pasta dish. It serves well as a main dish, but also is delicious alongside grilled meat or fish. Tastes great as leftovers too! Credit goes to my wonderful daughter in-law Jacki for this one.

1 vote
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Caponata

Caponata by Farrell May Podgorsek

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins and salt from the olives and capers. You can also use it as a pasta or pizza topping. This is one of the most popular appetizers I serve. The recipe doubles well and it freezes…

1 vote
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Pasta with Eggplant, Tomato, and Red Chili Pepper

Pasta with Eggplant, Tomato, and Red Chili Pepper by Nancy Miyasaki

This is a great recipe that I have adapted from the awesome Marcella Hazan. Everyone loves it (even if you don't love eggplant)! Try munching on a couple of the eggplant cubes when they are fresh out of the pan. They put french fries to shame!

3 votes
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Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham by John Spottiswood

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite dish. We've adapted it from Marcella Hazan. It's easy to throw together and great the next day too.

10 votes
38970 views