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Veal Chop with Portobello Mushrooms

Veal Chop with Portobello Mushrooms

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil with butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add veal chops; cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Add mushrooms; cook 1 minute. Add chicken broth and rosemary; cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in red wine, increase heat; cook, uncovered, until sauce is reduced by half. Remove veal chops at any time to prevent over cooking, then returned to the skillet during the final 1 minute of cooking.
  3. 3 Drizzle chops with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to serve.

By COOKINGQUEEN75

Porchetta Italiana

Porchetta Italiana

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Oil the shoulder roast inside and out and rub the salt and pepper into the flesh. Rub the garlic, rosemary and dillweed into the flesh. Put shoulder into a leakproof and container and pour the wine in and around the shoulder. Cover tightly and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 3 days.
  2. 2 Remove the meat from the refrigerator and tie it at about 1 inch intervals to form an even roll. Bring the meat to room temperature for about 45 minutes. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  3. 3 Paint the roast with browning sauce and bake the roast until it has internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Estimate 30 minutes cooking time per pound. Remove from oven, tent with foil and let stand for 15 minutes before carving.

By Richard Tebaldi

Italian Style Short Ribs

Italian Style Short Ribs

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
90 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown the bacon and beef short ribs, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer ribs and bacon to a 2 quart baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the beef broth, lemon juice and red wine. Sprinkle in oregano. Mix well and cover the dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the meat may be easily separated from the bone. Spoon off excess fat before serving.

By Kimber

Grilled Sausage with Pepperonatta

Grilled Sausage with Pepperonatta

3.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roast red, yellow, and orange bell peppers on the preheated grill until blackened on all sides, about 15 minutes. Turn peppers as they blacken. Transfer peppers to a large resealable plastic bag and close the bag; set peppers aside until cool. Strip off and discard the skins, remove stems and seeds, and dice the peppers.
  3. 3 Cook sausages on the grill until browned and no longer pink inside, about 8 minutes per side. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of a sausage should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook onion until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add diced peppers to the onion mixture; cook and stir until heated through. Slice cooked sausages on the diagonal into bite-size pieces and stir into the onion and peppers.
  5. 5 Raise heat to medium-high and stir in red wine and oregano. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, until the red wine has reduced by one third, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

By cookinwithmom

Peposa Dell'Impruneta (Tuscan Black Pepper Beef)

Peposa Dell'Impruneta (Tuscan Black Pepper Beef)

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
210 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place meat in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle all sides generously with 1 tablespoon kosher salt.
  2. 2 Place chopped garlic and a pinch of salt in a mortar and mash with pestle until pastelike. Add tomato paste; mash until blended. Transfer mixture into bowl with beef and rub onto all sides of meat. Add crushed peppercorns and ground pepper. Distribute evenly over all sides of beef. Transfer to a deep skillet or Dutch oven bone side down. Tuck sage leaves, rosemary, and dry bay leaves between pieces of meat. Carefully add wine along the side of the pan to avoid washing over the top of the meat.
  3. 3 Place pan over high heat and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to low. Cover tightly. Cook until meat is fork tender, turning pieces every 30 minutes or so, about 3 1/2 hours. Transfer pieces of meat to a warm bowl.
  4. 4 Increase heat to high and bring braising liquid to a boil. Simmer until liquid is reduced by about half or until slightly thickened, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove bones from meat.
  5. 5 When sauce is thickened, transfer meat back to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and spoon sauce over meat. Cook until until heated through, about 5 minutes.

By John Mitzewich

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until pasta has cooked through but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Make a breading station: Place flour, egg, and bread crumbs in three separate bowls. Mix garlic powder into bread crumbs. Working in batches, coat chicken in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Carefully fry coated chicken in hot oil in small batches until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 3 to 4 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Drain fried chicken over paper towels.
  5. 5 Combine cooked pasta, fried chicken, 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir in marinara sauce. Pour red wine into the empty marinara sauce jar; cover and shake the jar, and empty the contents into the bowl of pasta. Stir to combine. Spread pasta mixture in a large casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of Parmesan. Return to the oven and continue baking until cheese has melted, about 30 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot.

By RCHEISS

Risotto Con Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Noci, e Crema di Balsamico

Risotto Con Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Noci, e Crema di Balsamico

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
32 min
Total
47 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and keep simmering.
  2. 2 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot, celery, and onion until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; stir in rice. Cook and stir until rice is coated with oil and warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in red wine and stir until rice is coated and wine is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour 1 ladleful of warm vegetable stock into the rice mixture; cook, stirring continuously, until stock is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue adding stock, 1 ladleful at a time, cooking and stirring after each addition until liquid is absorbed and risotto is easily broken when chewed, 10 to 15 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir radicchio, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts into risotto until cheese is completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more stock and cook until risotto is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and cover stockpot for 1 minute.
  5. 5 Spoon risotto onto plates and top with balsamic glaze and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

By Buckwheat Queen

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

Spicy Eggplant and Pasta with Pancetta

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta; cook until browned on the edges, about 5 minutes. Add eggplant and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; cook until eggplant is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour marinara sauce, tomatoes, and wine into the skillet. Add red pepper flakes, black pepper, garlic salt, sugar, and white pepper. Stir and cover. Let sauce simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain; mix with the sauce.

By Andrew Bleiman

Eggplant and Tomato Caponata

Eggplant and Tomato Caponata

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute eggplant, onion, and garlic until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, red wine, and capers and simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Mix oregano, cinnamon, allspice, cocoa powder, sugar, and bay leaf into eggplant mixture; simmer until thickened, 30 minutes. Add a few tablespoons water if mixture becomes too thick. Remove bay leaf.

By CDKIRSHNER

Italian Polenta Casserole

Italian Polenta Casserole

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2 Combine cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, red wine, and 1/8 teaspoon salt for marinara in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times to puree. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in polenta slowly, whisking constantly to ensure there are no lumps. Bring back to a boil; reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and butter.
  4. 4 Pour 1/2 of the polenta into the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1/2 of the sliced zucchini, overlapping slices slightly. Top zucchini with 1/2 of the marinara sauce, then sprinkle with 1/2 of the Italian-style cheese. Repeat layers one more time.
  5. 5 Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake until cheese on top is slightly brown, about 10 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Old Italian Meat Sauce

Old Italian Meat Sauce

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
195 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook beef and pork in the hot skillet until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  2. 2 Warm olive oil in another large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic in hot oil until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup wine; mix well.
  3. 3 Add mushrooms, oregano, rosemary, and thyme to onion mixture. Pour in another 1/2 cup wine; cook and stir until mushrooms are tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Add browned meat, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to mushroom mixture. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Pour in remaining 2 cups wine. Continue simmering for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally; serve.

By Debbie

Brasato al Barolo (Braised Chuck Roast in Red Wine)

Brasato al Barolo (Braised Chuck Roast in Red Wine)

3.3

Prep
45 min
Cook
170 min
Total
935 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chuck roast, onion, carrots, celery, peppercorns, cloves, garlic, cinnamon stick, rosemary, and bay leaves into a stockpot. Pour wine over meat and vegetable mixture to cover entirely. Cover and marinate for 6 hours in the refrigerator. Turn meat in marinade to make sure it is completely covered, then return to the refrigerator and marinate for 6 more hours.
  2. 2 Transfer chuck roast to a plate to rest; pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Pour marinade through a strainer and into a bowl to separate vegetable mixture from wine, reserving both separately.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in the stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown chuck roast for 4 to 6 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium and add strained vegetable mixture; cook until fragrant, adding more oil as necessary to prevent burning, about 8 minutes.
  4. 4 Pour reserved wine back into the stockpot and add salt. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer without removing the cover for 2 hours. Uncover, stir, and cook until meat easily shreds with a fork, 10 minutes to 1 hour longer. Transfer meat from the cooking liquid to a serving platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
  5. 5 Return cooking liquid to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer until reduced to a sauce consistency, 20 to 30 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick, rosemary, and bay leaves. Season with salt; purée mixture with a handheld immersion blender until smooth. Pour sauce over meat to serve.

By Allrecipes Member

Braised Pork Ragu

Braised Pork Ragu

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
60 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Season pork with the rosemary, thyme, pepper, and salt. Heat oil in a large large Dutch over over medium-high heat. Sear pork in the hot oil until well browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir onion and carrot into pot; cook until onion is soft, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in the wine; stir, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in the tomatoes and stock. Bring to a simmer; cook until meat is very tender and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.

By KIRSTEN_R

Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers

Bolognese Stuffed Bell Peppers

4.7

Prep
30 min
Cook
80 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the carrots and celery; cook and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in ground beef and pancetta, and cook until browned and crumbled; drain off any excess liquid, and return to heat. Add marinara sauce, wine, and red pepper flakes, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in cream, half of the Parmesan cheese, and rice. Simmer 5 minutes more, or until most liquid has absorbed.
  4. 4 Place peppers in a shallow baking dish, and fill with beef mixture. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Serve hot.

By Allrecipes Member

Italian Braised Pork Shoulder

Italian Braised Pork Shoulder

4.8

Prep
25 min
Cook
140 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Rinse and dry pork roast. Season all sides with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add roast to the hot skillet; turn and sear until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer roast to a large lidded baking dish, leaving pan drippings in the skillet.
  4. 4 Add carrots, onion, shallot, and garlic to the hot skillet and reduce heat to medium. Sauté in the pan drippings until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; do not overcook.
  5. 5 Pour red wine, beef broth, and tomato purée over the roast in the baking dish. Add sautéed vegetables, parsley, and thyme.
  6. 6 Cover and bake in the preheated oven until meat pulls apart easily, 2 to 3 hours.

By Alison Willette

Jac's Ground Chicken Lasagna

Jac's Ground Chicken Lasagna

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground chicken in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add marinara sauce, red wine, and water. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, eggs, basil, and parsley together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Spread a 1/4 of the meat sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, top with 3 noodles, and 1/3 of the cheese mixture. Repeat layers twice, and top with remaining meat sauce. Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and top with remaining Parmesan. Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 5 minutes more.

By zworman

Tortellini with Sausage and Peppers

Tortellini with Sausage and Peppers

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine sausage links and 1 cup water in a large skillet; bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Drain water from skillet.
  2. 2 Cook links in the skillet, stirring frequently, until browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from skillet, cool, and cut into 1/2-inch diagonal slices. Wipe skillet clean using a paper towel.
  3. 3 Heat skillet over medium heat; add olive oil. Add onion; cook until tender but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, wine, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir in bell pepper and cooked sausage. Bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until reaches desired thickness, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini, reduce heat slightly, and return to a boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tortellini float to the top, filling is hot, and tender but still firm to the bite, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain. Return tortellini to the warm pot. Stir parsley into sausage mixture; pour sauce over tortellini. Serve immediately.

By wileedog

Arrabbiata Sauce

Arrabbiata Sauce

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in diced tomatoes, wine, tomato paste, sugar, basil, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and black pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in parsley. Ladle sauce over hot cooked pasta of your choice.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Ellen

Robert's Homemade Italian Sausage

Robert's Homemade Italian Sausage

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour red wine into a large bowl. Whisk in sugar and salt until dissolved. Sprinkle in garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, fennel seed, oregano, anise seed, parsley flakes, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, minced onion, coriander seed, and mace; thoroughly mix in ground turkey and ground pork with your hands until seasonings and meat are evenly combined.
  2. 2 Line 2 or 3 baking sheets with plastic wrap. Roll meat mixture into 1/4 cup balls; flatten into 1/2-inch thick patties and place in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets. Cover baking sheets with plastic wrap; freeze until solid. Place frozen patties into a resealable plastic bag; store in the freezer.

By Robert

Basic Marinara for the Instant Pot

Basic Marinara for the Instant Pot

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add olive oil and onion; cook until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in red wine and simmer until reduced by half.
  2. 2 Pour diced tomatoes and whole tomatoes into the pot. Bring to a simmer. Stir in basil, oregano, parsley, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf. Press Keep Warm. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent. Select Manual function and set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
  3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Discard bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce.

By Bren

Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce

Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
75 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir tomato sauce, red wine, parsley, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, bay leaf, and red pepper flakes with the onion and garlic; bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.
  3. 3 Crack eggs into a bowl one at a time and gently slide them into the tomato sauce; cook until beginning to firm, 2 to 3 minutes. Spoon sauce over the eggs to cover. Place a lid on the skillet and simmer until sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.

By Bren

Coq au Vin alla Italiana

Coq au Vin alla Italiana

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large skillet, heat oil. Add 1/2 of the garlic. Season flour with poultry seasoning. Dredge chicken parts in flour, then brown in the skillet for 4 or 5 minutes. Add the sausage, and saute for a few minutes. Add the onion, carrots, mushrooms, rosemary and the remaining garlic. Stir all together.
  2. 2 Add the wine and tomatoes; stir. Cover and let simmer over low heat for 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for another 10 minutes. Let cool covered for 10 minutes, then serve.

By Richard Tebaldi

Best Italian Sausage Soup

Best Italian Sausage Soup

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
360 min
Total
390 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until brown. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Drain fat from pan, reserving 3 tablespoons.
  2. 2 Cook garlic and onion in reserved fat for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, wine, broth, basil, and oregano. Transfer to a slow cooker, and stir in sausage, zucchini, bell pepper, and parsley.
  3. 3 Cover, and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours.
  4. 4 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 7 minutes. Drain water, and add pasta to the slow cooker. Simmer for a few minutes, and season with salt and pepper before serving.

By Perri Pender

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini

4.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
75 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook sausage in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate. Drain grease, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in the pot.
  2. 2 Sauté onions and garlic in drippings over medium heat until onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in beef broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, carrots, water, wine, basil, oregano, and sausage. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Skim fat from soup. Stir in zucchini and parsley. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Add tortellini during the last 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Mary P

Orecchiette with Fresh Tomatoes and Sausage

Orecchiette with Fresh Tomatoes and Sausage

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
91 min
Total
121 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion starts to soften, about 2 minutes.
  2. 2 Increase heat to high and add pancetta to the skillet. Cook and stir until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove casings from the sausages; add sausage meat to skillet. Cook and stir until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour in wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet.
  3. 3 Toss mushrooms into the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thick, 1 to 2 hours.
  4. 4 Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orecchiette and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 7 minutes. Reserve 1/2 cup of cooking water and drain without rinsing the pasta.
  5. 5 Stir spinach into the sauce in the skillet. Cook until wilted, about 1 minute. Toss pasta into the skillet and stir to combine everything. Stir until heated through, adding some reserved pasta water if the sauce seems too thick.

By Staci

Elise's Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Elise's Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

3.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
378 min
Total
398 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat a slow cooker on High.
  2. 2 Stir tomatoes, wine, chicken stock, tomato paste, and chicken bouillon together in a large bowl. Trim chicken as necessary; sprinkle with Italian herb blend.
  3. 3 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to slow cooker along with any accumulated juices.
  4. 4 Place bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic in skillet, along with more olive oil if needed. Cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in tomato mixture; bring to a boil. Simmer until thickened slightly, about 5 minutes more. Stir in olives; transfer mixture to slow cooker.
  6. 6 Reduce slow cooker heat to Low and cook until chicken is very tender, 5 1/2 to 6 1/2 hours. Stir pesto and sugar into chicken mixture; cook for 30 minutes more.

By its816am

Zucchini Noodles with Bolognese Sauce

Zucchini Noodles with Bolognese Sauce

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the spiralized zucchini on top of paper towels and sprinkle with salt. This will help the zucchini release some of their excess water. Set aside.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and saute until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Add ground beef and 2 cloves garlic. Season with salt and pepper and continue cooking, breaking up the beef into a fine mince, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. 3 Pour in red wine and cook until reduced slightly. Place tomatoes and liquid from the can into a blender or food processor and quickly puree to break up the whole tomatoes. Add tomatoes to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in milk and heat through.
  4. 4 Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini and remaining garlic; saute until zucchini reaches your desired tenderness, 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Divide the zucchini noodles into 6 bowls. Top with some Bolognese sauce and sprinkle with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

By Kim's Cooking Now

Baked Chicken Cacciatore

Baked Chicken Cacciatore

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix together flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Dredge chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4 Add onions and garlic to the skillet and saute until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and more oil, if necessary, and cook until mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Pour 1/2 cup wine into the pan, scrape the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon, and cook until liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes. Stir in stewed tomatoes with juice, tomato sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, adding extra wine if sauce seems too thick. Pour mixture over chicken in the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Christina

My Italian Grandfather's Chicken Cacciatore

My Italian Grandfather's Chicken Cacciatore

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
105 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium and add bell pepper, onion, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir to blend into the vegetables.
  4. 4 Add crushed tomatoes, wine, allspice, bay leaf, seasoning sauce, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the pan and toss to coat all pieces.
  5. 5 Cover the Dutch oven and place in the preheated oven. Braise until chicken is falling off the bone and the juices run clear, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

By Mary Petnel

Northern Italian Beef Stew

Northern Italian Beef Stew

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
260 min
Total
290 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook beef in batches in hot oil until browned completely, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove browned beef cubes to a plate lined with paper towels, keeping skillet over heat and retaining the beef drippings.
  2. 2 Cook and stir onion, celery, and carrots in the retained beef drippings until just softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir mushrooms and garlic into the onion mixture.
  3. 3 Pour red wine into the pan; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Continue cooking the mixture until the wine evaporates, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir tomatoes into the mixture.
  4. 4 Return beef to skillet with potatoes, basil, thyme, marjoram, and sage. Pour beef stock and tomato sauce over the mixture. Bring the liquid to a simmer.
  5. 5 Reduce heat to low and simmer until the beef is very tender and the sauce is thick, 4 to 6 hours.

By Karen Barris Calabro