Spaghetti Pie

Another request from a viewer who lives in my neighborhood.
Spaghetti Pie
Ingredients:
1 32 oz jar of your favorite prepared sauce
1 pkg spaghetti noodles
1/2 pound ground beef, I/2 pound ground sausage
1  8oz container Ricotta Cheese
2 eggs
3 to 6 whole mushrooms, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese
Directions:
Brown meat with onion and mushrooms, drain off grease.
Cook noodles. Drain.
Add meat, [...]

Vegetable Lasagna

This is a healthy, low cost alternative to a regular Lasagna without losing any of the taste and improving the nutrition.
Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients:
1 medium zucchini, sliced
1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2  8oz cans tomato sauce
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1/4 tsp pepper
1 large fresh tomato, chopped
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup mozzarella [...]

Potato Pizza

This is one of the more unusual recipes that Ollie has been given. A friend suggested I try it, and it was surprisingly good.
Potato Pizza
Ingredients:
2 medium potatoes cut into 1/4 inch slices (about a half pound)
1/4 tsp pepper
1 prebaked pizza shell, medium to large
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup sun [...]

Italian Roast Beef

A one pot meal with an Italian flavor.
Italian Roast Beef
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups water
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 tsp salt
1tsp crushed garlic
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oregano
2 tbsp basil
1/ tsp red pepper flakes
4 pounds rump roast
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions:
Pour water into large Dutch oven, and add bouillon cubes.
Mix together the salt, garlic, [...]

Focaccia

An Italian flat bread that was once hearth cooked and contained many timings.
Focaccia
Ingredients:
2 pkgs fast rising yeast
2 cups tepid water
2 tbsp sugar
4 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup salad oil
1 tsp salt
5 1/2 cups unbleached white bread flour
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup olive oil for topping
1 tbsp rosemary
1 tbsp kosher salt
Directions:
Dissolve yeast in [...]

Giuseppe’s Italian Hash

Momma Jose’s husband was a great cook. His sauces were legendary in some of the hotter spots in New York.
He saved his best for the family at Sunday breakfast.
Giuseppe’s Italian Hash
Ingredients: 
4 cups hash browns
3/4 cup onions, chopped
3/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
3/4 cup sliced mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup ripe Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 pound browned Italian sausage
1/4 [...]

Roasted Garlic and Peppers Pizza

Back with our international flavor is a delicious mix of herbs, veggies and cheese’s.
Roasted Garlic and Peppers Pizza
Ingredients: 
1 large head garlic, unpeeled
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into 1/4 inch rings
1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, drained, oil reserved
1  12 inch pizza shell, uncooked
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese, about 8 oz
1/2 cup jarred roasted [...]

Tomato Bruschetta

Delicious Italian food fairly new to the US, but fantastic to eat.
Tomato Bruschetta
Ingredients: 
1 loaf Italian bread, halved length wise then cut crosswise diagonally, into 1 inch slices.
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Directions: 
Toast the bread under the broiler until lightly browned. [...]

Italian Wedding Soup

An old favorite served in many Italian homes and Restaurants
Italian Wedding Soup Ingredients:
1 pkg of frozen chopped spinach
2 cloves finely chopped garlic
1 quart chicken broth
3 tbsp olive oil
8 oz water
2 eggs, scrambled
1 pkg tortellini  macaroni
Grated Parmesan cheese
Directions: 
In a large pot, add garlic and oil. Saute’ until it takes on a little color. Over a medium heat, [...]

Philly Cheesesteak Pizza

Here is a topping to go on your Sicilian Pizza Crust that is a taste treat.
Philly Cheesesteak Pizza 
Ingredients: 
1 medium onion, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
8 oz roast beef, shaved
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 batch Sicilian Thick Crust Dough
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp crushed garlic
4 cups provolone cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Parmesan [...]