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Francesca Pittaluga
Eggplant Bruschetta

Eggplant Bruschetta

  While marinara can be enjoyed year-round, this season is filled with some of our favorite dishes.   If bruschetta and pizza had a baby, this week's recipe would be it.    We love this take on a classic Italian dish, added with seasonal ingredients such as eggplant, melted cheese, and warmed marinara. EGGPLANT BRUSCHETTA Ready in 30 Minutes | Serves 4 Ingredients:   1 jar of Ciao Pappy Marinara1 Eggplant1 baguette6 whole cloves of garlic1 cup of shredded Parmesan cheeseSalt and PepperOlive OilHandful of basil3 tablespoons of Kalamata olives   Directions:1. Score your eggplant in crisscrosses. Insert whole garlic...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Cod alla Pappy Braised in Marinara with Potatoes and Olives

Cod alla Pappy Braised in Marinara with Potatoes and Olives

  Looking to enjoy a delicious, easy, and home-cooked meal this week? For our quick and easy recipe, we teamed up with Evermill Spices to create a beautiful fresh cod braised in Ciao Pappy sauce. It is a savory, healthy, satisfying, and easy dish—one of our “go-to” weekly meals. Buon Appetito!   Ingredients:   1 white onion, finely diced6 cloves of garlic, sliced thinly2 medium sized Yukon gold potatoes, peeled then thinly sliced about 1/2 inch thick1/4 cup of Castelvetrano olives1 lb cod (approx 2 filets), cut into 4 similar-sized pieces1 tbsp butter, divided into 4 smaller portions1 24 oz...

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Francesca Pittaluga
Mozzarella Stuffed Arancini

Mozzarella Stuffed Arancini

A recipe to impress. These easy (and delicious) arancini balls will be your new favorite dish. Apron on and have fun!   Ingredients  1 jar of Ciao Pappy marinara 3½ cups low-sodium chicken stock 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided 1 medium onion, finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic, finely crushed 1 cup arborio rice 1½ tsp. kosher salt ½ cup dry white wine 2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1-2 cups finely grated Parmesan 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, plus more 2 cups Panko (crushed finely) ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs 3oz....

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Francesca Pittaluga
Sweet Potato Lasagna

Sweet Potato Lasagna

Sweet Potato Lasagna Serves 6​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ingredients:​​​​​​​​2 cups Ciao Pappy Marinara alla Pappy​​​​​​​​1 tablespoon olive oil​​​​​​​​1 tablespoon minced garlic​​​​​​​​2 teaspoons dried oregano ​​​​​​​​1 teaspoon dried sage​​​​​​​​1 teaspoon dried rosemary​​​​​​​​1 lb lean ground beef​​​​​​​​1 cup low fat ricotta cheese​​​​​​​​1 egg white, lightly beaten​​​​​​​​2 large sweet potatoes, cut lengthwise in 1/8 inch slices​​​​​​​​1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella​​​​​​​​salt and pepper to taste​​​​​​​​fresh basil for garnish​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​directions:​​​​​​​​Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Pepare nonstick skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant (1-2 minutes).​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Add oregano, sage, and rosemary; cook until fragrant. Add beef to skillet and cook, breaking...

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