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Shrimp Scampi
Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 1/2 lb medium fresh shrimp, shelled 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, diced 1/2 cup white wine 3 cloves garlic, crushed 3 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped 1 pinch crushed red pepper 4 oz butter 1/2 lb angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions Salt and pepper to taste

Procedures
31. 32. 33. HEAT oil in a saute pan. Add onion and saut for 2 minutes. Add garlic and saut for 1 minute; do not brown. Add butter, wine, red pepper, salt and pepper and reduce by half. ADD shrimp and cook 1-2 minutes until fully cooked. TRANSFER pasta to plate and top with shrimp mixture.

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Sausage & Peppers Ziti Marinara

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3 lbs sweet or hot Italian 1/3 cups green bell pepper, seeded & cut into 1 x strips1 can Italian-style or plum tomatoes, including liquid (28 oz) 1 can tomato puree (10 3/4 oz) 1 tsp garlic cloves, chopped finely4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup basil, fresh, chopped finely, firmly packedSalt & pepper to taste lb ziti or penne pasta, cooked according to package directionsFresh parsley, chopped Parmesan cheese, grated

Procedures

Pre-heat oven to 350F. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. BAKE sausage links in oven for 20 minutes or until completely cooked. Cut sausages in half lengthwise; then cut into 1/2" slices. Result will be semi-circles of sausage. Set aside. SAUTE pepper slices in olive oil until their crispness is lost, but not soft. CHOP tomatoes or use a food processor on pulse; do not puree tomatoes. COMBINE chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, garlic, olive oil and fresh basil in sauce pan. Bring to a simmer. Add sausage pieces and stir well. TRANSFER cooked, drained pasta to large serving platter. Top with sausage & pepper marinara mixture. GARNISH with parsley and grated Parmesan cheese.

Gamberoni All'Aglio

Prep Time: Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed 1/4 tsp crushed red peppers 1 1/2 lbs medium fresh shrimp, shelled, tails removed 1 stick butter 1/2 cup white wine 3 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped (1 Tbsp dry) Salt and pepper to taste 8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked according to package directions

Procedures
31. 32. 33. HEAT oil in a saut pan. Add onion and saut 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper; do not brown garlic. Saut 1 minute. Add shrimp, cook 1-2 minutes. ADD butter, wine, parsley, salt and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly & shrimp turn from opaque to pink. PLACE cooked, drained pasta on large platter. Evenly distribute shrimp and sauce over pasta and serve immediately.

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Chicken Castellina

Prep Time: 25 minutes Cook Time:25 minutes

Ingredients
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. Sauce 1/4 cup pancetta (or bacon), diced 6 Tbsp butter, cubed 1 tsp garlic, chopped cup sun-dried tomatoes, diced 1 cups heavy cream 1 cups milk 1 oz cornstarch cup Parmesan cheese, grated cup smoked Gouda cheese, chopped 1/4 tsp salt 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 8.5 oz can sliced artichokes, drained 1/4 tsp pepper cup mushrooms, sliced 1 1/2 lbs pasta of choice, cooked according to package directions Chicken 1 1/2 lbs skinless/boneless chicken breasts, cut in 1 - 1 pieces cup flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 3 Tbsp olive oil cup white wine Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Procedures
Sauce 75. 76. 77. 78. Chicken 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. MIX flour with salt and pepper. Coat chicken in seasoned flour, shaking off excess flour. HEAT olive oil in large saut pan. Add chicken in a single layer and cook until golden brown on both sides (approximately 7 minutes total). Juices should run clear. ADD wine to chicken in pan (caution: there will be a low flame in pan). Toss gently until wine is evaporated. Add sauce and bring to a boil on medium/high heat. TRANSFER drained, cooked pasta to large platter. Evenly distribute chicken and sauce over pasta. GARNISH with chopped parsley and serve. SAUT pancetta (or bacon) in a 3-qt sauce pan or large pot, over medium/high heat until crisp and golden brown. Reduce heat, add butter and allow it to melt. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Saut for approximately one minute, stirring frequently (do not brown). WHISK in cream, milk and cornstarch. Raise heat to medium/high. Whisk in Parmesan and Gouda cheeses. Once cheese melts, add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring continuously. REMOVE from heat and let stand uncovered.

Cheese Ravioli with Mushroom Ragu

Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 1/2 cup Spanish onions, diced 1/2 cup fresh carrots, diced 1/2 cup fresh celery, diced 2 Tbsp sweet butter 6 oz pancetta, diced in 1/4 cubes 1/2 lb beef tenderloin, diced in 1/2 cubes 6 garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 lb domestic mushrooms, sliced 1/2 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced & de-stemmed 1/4 lb portobello mushrooms, cubed Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste 1 cup dry white wine 1 cup chicken broth 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes 1/4 cup sweet butter 1 lb square cheese ravioli, cooked according to package directions Parmesan cheese, grated Fresh parsley

Procedures
57. 58. 59. MELT 2 Tbsp butter in a heavy bottom roasting pan. Add pancetta, beef, onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Brown on mediumhigh heat while stirring for about 10 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 5 more minutes, then season with black pepper. Add white wine, chicken broth and tomatoes. SIMMER sauce on medium heat and cook about 2 hours, or until meat is tender. Add 1/4 cup of chilled butter while stirring sauce until butter is completely melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. ADD cooked, drained ravioli to sauce and stir to coat pasta. Place sauced ravioli on serving plate. Top with grated Parmesan and parsley.

CHEF TIPS

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Substitute reconstituted dried porcini mushrooms for domestic mushrooms Substitute thick bacon for pancetta Add roasted red peppers to sauce Add capers or black olives to sauce