Meat Sauce – Leveled-Up

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: June 22, 2023 Comments: 0

1lb Pasta – Meat sauce is typically best with rigatoni because the meat gets stuck in the middle making each bit a burst of joy. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2lb of ground beef 1/2lb of hot sausage meat – Sausage links are fine, just remove the casing and break up the meat. 1/4lb diced panchetta 1/2 onion finely diced 6-8 cloves of garlic finely diced Salt and Pepper 1 tsp…

Pasta alla norma – (with eggplant)

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: March 26, 2023 Comments: 0

There are so many ways to make this pasta. This is my version. I do change the way I prepare the eggplant depending on the season. In the winter I love to roast it. I dice it, mix in extra virgin olive oil, a bit of salt and roast for 40 mins on 400. This gives the eggplant a custard consistency and when mixed with the tomato sauce its blends…

Baked Feta Zoodles and Noodles

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: March 16, 2023 Comments: 0

Adding some extra veggies to your favorite TikTok pasta! Ingredients 24 oz cherry tomatoes 2 Tbsps olive oil, divided 6 fresh garlic cloves, chopped 1 tsp dried oregano sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (8-oz.) block feta cheese 2 large (or 4 small) zucchini, spiralized into zoodles 1lb spaghetti a large handful of fresh basil leaves picked and chopped, Can substitute 1tsp of dried basil. Instructions Preheat your…

Paprika Shrimp and Rice

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: March 7, 2023 Comments: 0

We LOVE shrimp and rice in my house. We make it with all different flavors from Spanish, Asian, and Italian influences. This version has quickly become heavy in rotation. I like to dice the shrimp up so there is shrimp in every bite. Ingredients 1 tablespoon EVOO 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 small onion diced 8-10 cloves garlic diced or grated 1.5 cups rice Pinch of saffron 2 teaspoon paprika 2…

Feel Good Chicken Soup

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: February 15, 2023 Comments: 0

Ingredients 1 onion finely diced 4 carrots diced 4 celery stalks diced 1/2 inch fresh finder grated 1/2 inch fresh turmeric grated 4 cloves garlic grated 1.5 lb chicken breast 8-12 cups chicken broth 1 tsp dried basil 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (optional) Salt and pepper to taste Directions Sauté onion for 3-5 minutes till soft in EVOO and salt through. Add carrots celery cook for another 5…

Carbone Spicy Vodka Sauce

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: February 12, 2023 Comments: 0

Ingredients 1 small onion diced 3 cloves garlic diced 1 red chili halved or half tablespoon of red chili flakes (I leave this out when cooking for the kid and add red pepper flakes to my own bowl.) 3 tablespoons butter 5/8 cup tomato paste 1 1/14 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon butter 2 large shots vodka 4-5 leaves fresh basil A handful of freshly grated Parmesan 1lb pasta ,…

Breakfast Fried Rice

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: February 10, 2023 Comments: 0

Ingredients 6 Eggs beaten ½ teaspoon kosher salt 4 slices center cut bacon chopped or 6 slices of turkey bacon chopped 1 10oz frozen bag of plain cauli rice (defrosted and drained) 1 small onion diced 3 cups cooked rice 1/3 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil Directions Cook bacon in a separate pan and set aside removing from grease. in another large pan or wok…

Linguini with white clam sauce and toasted breadcrumbs 

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: February 10, 2023 Comments: 0

Ingredients White Clam Sauce 3 dozen little neck clams – scrubbed 3 tablespoons salted butter EVOO – 2 turns of the pan – aprox 2 tablespoons 10 cloves of garlic finely chopped Half jar of clam juice 1 ½ cups white wine Tablespoon dried parsley or roughly chopped fresh Dash of Red Pepper Flakes Salt and Pepper to Taste 1 box linguini Breadcrumbs 1 ½ cups seasoned Panko breadcrumbs 3…

Homemade Ricotta and Homemade Ricotta Salata

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: February 10, 2023 Comments: 0

It is really one of the easiest of cheeses to make and so impressive. So many things you can use ricotta for too. Serve with pasta, combine with fresh herbs and tomatoes for a cold tomato salad, or drizzle with honey and serve with crackers or hot pita bread. Eat hot, or cold.. it is really never a disappointment! You will need 2 cups of heavy cream 4 cups of…

Beer Bread (3 ways)

Posted by: coachvic216 Posted on: February 10, 2023 Comments: 0

Ingredients 3 cups flour1 12oz bottle of beer (any)2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons instant yeast1 tablespoon evoo3 fat handfuls of chocolate chips(-my personal add) (OPTIONAL) Directions Whisk dry ingredients and then add beet and EVOO. Mix with wooden spoon, let rise 2 hours covered with plastic wrap in a bowl. (Heat the Dutch oven for 30 mins in oven on 450) Flour bread into a ball and place on parchment paper…