serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • beef stock
  • cayenne pepper
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • fruity olive oil
  • lean ground beef
  • hot Italian sausage or 1/2 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • firm fresh Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • fresh ground pepper
  • red wine
  • chopped fresh basil
  • dried hot pepper flakes
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • rigatoni pasta or 1 lb whole wheat rigatoni
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • beef stock
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • hot Italian sausage
  • sliced fresh mushrooms
  • shredded mozzarella cheese
serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • bulk pork sausage
  • chopped onion
  • chopped green pepper
  • water
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • whole cloves
  • bay leaf
  • dried thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • -12 links sweet Italian sausage or 10 -12 links hot Italian sausage
  • dry red wine
serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • chicken broth
  • crumbled thyme leaves
  • coarsely chopped Italian parsley
serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • thyme
  • dried parsley flakes
  • dry breadcrumbs
  • egg
  • sour cream
  • ground beef
  • SAUCE:
  • ketchup
  • packed brown sugar
  • prepared mustard
  • hamburger buns

two 12-inch pizzas

You might need to buy:
  • freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/4 cup pecorino romano cheese or 1/4 cup asiago cheese
  • fresh basil leaves
serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • cayenne pepper