PIZZA RECIPES

Basic Pizza Dough recipe

Ingredients

     * High protein wheat flour, 250 grams
     * Instant yeast, 7 g
     * Liquid Milk, 125 ml
     * Vegetable oil, 25 ml
     * Fresh butter, 25 grams
     * Salt, 5 grams

Directions

    A. Mix the flour and instant yeast.
    2. Make a hole in the center, pour the milk gradually, stirring until blended.
    3. Add salt, mix well.
    4. Add vegetable oil and unsalted butter, knead until smooth.
    5. Allow the dough for about 20 minutes. The dough is ready for use.

 

Basic Pasta Dough recipe

Ingredients

     * 100 gr flour
     * 1 eggs
     * 1/4 tsp salt
     * 2 tsp olive oil

Directions

    A. Mix all ingredients, knead until smooth and occasionally pressed by hand.
    2. Place on a flat base that has been sprinkled with a little flour, dough rollers.
    3. Fold the dough and grind until well blended. Then, the rollers return with a special rolling pin to form a noodle or according to taste. Pasta is ready for use.

 Pizza Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 fluid ounces warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• salt to taste

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine tomato paste, water, Parmesan cheese, garlic, honey, anchovy paste, onion powder, oregano, marjoram, basil, ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes and salt; mix together, breaking up any clumps of cheese.
2. Sauce should sit for 30 minutes to blend flavors; spread over pizza dough and prepare pizza as desired. 

Easy Pizza Sauce

 Ingredients

• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon ground oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, Mix together tomato sauce and tomato paste until smooth. Stir in oregano, garlic and paprika.

 

 Marinara Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely diced onion
• 1/2 cup white wine

Directions

1. In a food processor place Italian tomatoes, tomato paste, chopped parsley, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat saute the finely chopped onion in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the blended tomato sauce and white wine.
3. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pesto Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a food processor, blend together basil leaves, nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pour in oil slowly while still mixing. Stir in salt and pepper. 

Alfredo Sauce

 Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 8 fluid ounces heavy whipping cream
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, nutmeg, grated Parmesan cheese, and grated Romano cheese. Stir constantly until melted, then mix in egg yolk. Simmer over medium low heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Garnish with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. 

Easy Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine whipping cream, butter or margarine, and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook over medium low heat until smooth. Remove from heat. Sauce will thicken upon standing.

 Basic Pomodoro (tomato) Sauce

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for garnish
• 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 6 (28-ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
• 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• Kosher salt
• 1 pound gemelli pasta or other similar shape
• 1 small bunch fresh basil, chifonnade, for garnish
• 1 (8-ounce) wedge Parmesan or Grana Padano cheese, grated or shaved, for garnish

Directions

In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Add the garlic and cook until fragrant but not browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, bring to a simmer, and cook until thickened slightly, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar, and season with salt, to taste.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling, salted water until al dente. Drain.
Serve sauce over hot pasta with a drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of basil, and cheese.

Italian Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
• 2 tablespoons salt

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt and regular salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.
2. To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix. 

 Traditional Osso Buco

Ingredients

• 2 pounds veal shanks, cut into short lengths
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup Butter
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 2/3 cup dry white wine
• 2/3 cup beef stock
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• salt and pepper to taste
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• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Directions

1. Dust the veal shanks lightly with flour. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the veal, and cook until browned on the outside. Remove to a bowl, and keep warm. Add two cloves of crushed garlic and onion to the skillet; cook and stir until onion is tender. Return the veal to the pan and mix in the carrot and wine. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Pour in the tomatoes and beef stock, and season with salt and pepper. Cover, and simmer over low heat for 1 1/2 hours, basting the veal every 15 minutes or so. The meat should be tender, but not falling off the bone.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the parsley, 1 clove of garlic and lemon zest. Mix into the veal just before serving.