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Eggplant Parmesan

Eggplant Parmesan

Main dish

Ingredients 2 large eggplants, sliced into ¼-inch rounds 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 ½ cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese ½ cup fresh basil leaves Olive oil, for drizzling Salt and pepper to taste ½ cup all-purpose flour, for dredging Execution 1 Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). 2 Prepare the Eggplant:Sprinkle the eggplant slices with salt and let them sit for 20 minutes to remove excess moisture. Pat them dry with paper towels. 3 Set Up Breading Station:In one shallow bowl, place the … Read more

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#CheesyDelight / #ComfortFood / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianCuisine

Chicken Alfredo Bake

chicken alfredo bake

Lunch, Main dish

Ingredients 12 oz fettuccine or penne pasta 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen) 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt and pepper to taste Fresh parsley for garnish (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). 2 Cook the Pasta:In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside. 3 Prepare the Chicken and … Read more

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#BakedPasta / #ChickenAlfredoBake / #ComfortFood / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianCuisine

Baked Ziti

Baked Ziti

Main dish

Ingredients 1 lb (450g) ziti or penne pasta 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 lb (450g) ground beef or Italian sausage (or a mix) 24 oz (680g) marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade) 1 tsp dried basil 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and black pepper to taste 1 cup ricotta cheese 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional) Execution 1 Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set it … Read more

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#BakedZiti / #ComfortFood / #EasyCasserole / #FamilyDinner / #ItalianAmerican