Italian

Italian, Main, Pasta

Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Peas and Mushrooms

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I so love this recipe: Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Peas and Mushrooms is packed with flavor and requires minimal effort. This is perfect for those of you who don’t groove on a saucy pasta. Of course, The Jersey Girl grooves on all pasta, but to each his own! The recipe […]

Italian, Main, Pasta, Sauce, Vegetarian

Ravioli in Vodka Sauce

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When The Husband and Son go out on the town for their sports and whatnot, the Jersey Girl still throws it down in the kitchen for Me, Myself and I. These are the moments I cook something a little special but doesn’t require too much cleanup. Because homegirl needs to […]

Italian, Soups

A Bowl Full of Stars

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Pastina Soup aka Italian Pencillin is just what you need when you or someone you love is sick or feeling out of sorts. This version is vegetarian, but you could add in cooked chicken if you like. This is a great soup to make because I always have all the […]

Italian, Soups

Translation

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Italian Wedding Soup was often served in my fam at holiday time, which is typical of its use also in Italy. The soup features meatballs and escarole, and your standard onions, carrot and celery that appear in many soups. Usually made with a smaller pasta, my version uses tortellini, which […]

Italian, Soups, Vegetarian

Escarole and Bean Soup

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Here’s a recipe for one of the easiest soups to make in the world: Escarole and Bean Soup. The biggest burden is cleaning the escarole. I recommend filling a large bowl with water. Remove the core from the escarole by cutting the head in half. Place the half escarole flat […]