1 stalk celery, minced
1/4 Spanish onion, or 1 small onion, minced
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup dry red wine
3 1/2 cups tomato puree (28 oz can)
1 1/2 cups canned whole peeled tomatoes, coarsely chopped, with juice
1 whole carrot, peeled
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 Tbsp dried basil
1 bay leaf
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried rosemary
1/8 tsp salt
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon olive oil
5 to 6 Roma tomatoes, chopped, (28?ounce. can plum tomatoes)
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
1/4 Cup chopped fresh basil
1/2 Pound angel hair pasta, (uncooked)
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1/2 Cup Butter
2 Tablespoon Molasses
2 Eggs
1 Cup Almonds, ground toasted
1/2 Teaspoon Lemon rind; grated
1 Teaspoon Almond extract
1/2 Cup Amaretto liqueur
2 Cup Pastry flour, whole wheat
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If making your own pesto

55g fresh basil leaves, washed and dried
2 large cloves of garlic
1/4 tsp salt
120ml good olive oil (virgin or extra-virgin)
85g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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1 lb. rice
2 eggs
1/4 lb. grated parmesan cheese
3/4 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. ground chicken
1 onion and 1 stalk of celery, chopped
1/4 tsp. sage
1 tsp. oregano
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup white wine
Oil for fying
Some flour and dried breadcrumbs
1 beaten egg
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ingredients:

8 medium courgettes
450g/1lb minced beef
1 egg
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1?2 teaspoon dried mixed herbs
4 tablespoons fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons water

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3/4 Small Onion, minced
Salt
1 1/2 Teaspoon Capers, rinsed & chopped
1 Teaspoon Lemon juice
Salt & pepper
1 Mint leaf
1 Pound Thin asparagus
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1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons grated Italian cheese (Parmesan and/or Romano)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 egg
1/4 cup cool milk
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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2 c. flour, 2 lg. eggs, dash salt, water as needed

Put flour in a bowl. Make a well in the center. Put eggs and salt in the well. Mix with a fork or your hands. Add water as needed for mixture to stick together.

Variations:
Wheat: Substitute 1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour.

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1/4 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup grated cheese
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
No 2-1/2 can Italian Tomatoes
2 6 oz cans tomato paste
1-1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Fusilli (curly pasta): 250 g.
Gamberetti (shrimps): 150-200 g.
Zucchine (squash): 200 g. (or 1 per person).
Prezzemolo (parseley): 20 leaves.
Pomodori (tomatoes): 300 g.
Olio dUoliva (olive oil): 5-7 spoonful (soup spoon, not tea!).
Aglio (garlic): 1-2 slices
Peperoncino (dried red chili pepper): half.
Sale e pepe (salt and pepper): as you like it.
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1 lb mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup flour
3 large eggs
1 cup bread crumbs
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
pinch salt and pepper
8 oz marinara sauce, chilled vegetable oil
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1 (12-ounce) can evaporated skimmed milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup gin, vermouth or vodka
3 (1/2-inch) lemon peel strips, yellow part only
1/2 red bell pepper or whole jalapeno (seeded)
1 pound fresh fettucine or linguine
1/3 to 1/2 cup minced basil leaves, plus extra for garnish
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
8 ounces cooked smoked chicken breast, cut up
Salt and pepper to taste
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6-8 oz. fettuccine
1/4 Cup butter (not margarine)
1 Cup good parmesan cheese (Kraft if you buy grated parmesan)
1/2 Cup heavy cream
1 Tbs. finely chopped parsley salt & garlic to taste
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1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1?2 loaf ciabatta bread
4 slices Parma ham, cut into thick strips
50g/2oz reduced-fat mozzarella
cheese, thinly sliced
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100g/4oz butter, melted
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 baguette, halved lengthways
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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