Roman Cauliflower with Caramelized Garlic, Red Pepper & Pecorino over Pasta Ingredients: 1 large head of Green Roman Cauliflower florets only (regular cauliflower can be substituted) 8 medium cloves of garlic (sliced thin) 1/2 cup Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 1/2 cup good quality fresh grated Pecorino cheese 1/2 cup heavy cream sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: If using, make the homemade pasta an hour in advance of proceeding with the rest of the recipe. If using dried pasta, boil the pasta in the water that was used to blanch the cauliflower. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large saute pan, heat the EVOO...
Ingredients: 1 pound (about 4 - 4oz.) fresh fish fillets such as red snapper, hake, flounder or sole 4 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO 1/4 cup white wine 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 4 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice 1 thin lemon slice for each fillet Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Arrange each fish fillet in a large square of parchment paper. Season the fish with salt and pepper, to taste. Top each fillet with one lemon slice, one tablespoon white wine, one teaspoon lemon juice, two teaspoons sliced spring onion, and one tablespoon of EVOO. Fold the parchment paper around the edges tightly in 1/4-inch folds to create...
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, lean lamb leg carefully trimmed of all sliver skin and sinew and cut in to 1" pieces 1 pound dried Great Northern white beans soaked overnight and rinsed 4 medium sized carrots peeled and cut in 1" dice 1 large onion finely diced 5 cloves garlic minced 1-28 oz. can diced tomatoes in juice 1 1/2 cups red wine 1/2 cup all purpose flour 4 cups beef or chicken stock 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Rosemary Olive Oil 2 bay leaves 1 - 4" sprig of fresh rosemary Sea salt & fresh ground pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350. Season the lamb with salt and pepper. Dredge the lamb in flour....
Ingredients: 2 large globe eggplants sliced in to1/2 inch thick slices 2 cups of bread crumbs 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese 3 cups grated mozzarella 1 1/2 cups flour salt & pepper to taste enough Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO* to pan fry the eggplant *Garlic, Rosemary, Tuscan Herb or Herbs de Provence Olive Oils would work well in this recipe! Sauce 3 cups canned or fresh crushed tomatoes 1 large onion diced fine 1 large bunch fresh basil 1 tsp. dried oregano or a sprig of fresh oregano 4 garlic cloves diced fine 1/2 cup white wine 3 tablespoons Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO salt and pepper to taste Cooking Instructions: Sauce: Start by making the sauce. Heat three...
Ingredients: 1 lb. of spaghetti 1/4 cup chopped parsley 2/3 cup of Bella Nonnas Ultra Premium EVOO*. 3 or 4 spicy red chili peppers (depending on spice tolerance) 2 garlic cloves, minced *Kick it up a notch with Bella Nonnas Harissa Olive Oil or add a burst a flavor with our black and white truffle oilCooking Instructions: Boil the spaghetti in a pot with a dash of salt. While pasta is boiling, heat up EVOO in large pan, gradually add garlic and peppers, cook until the garlic is soft, almost undone but not brown. Once pasta is cooked to the desired consistency, remove from heat. Drain the water. Dump spaghetti in with the garlic and peppers, mix well over medium heat, add parsley,...
