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The Frugal Italian

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Exploring Italian Food & Culture

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Delicious Italian Recipes

Insalata Caprese

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino

  • 6 ripe tomatoes
  • 3-4 Mozzarella di Bufala balls
  • Fresh Basil
  • Olive Oil
  • Balsamic Vinegar

Slice the tomatoes and the mozzarella

Arrange alternating row of tomatoes and mozzarella

Dress with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Add basil leaves and salt and serve

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino

  • Spaghetti 
  • Garlic
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Chili Pepper

Heat olive oil in a pan and add the garlic, chili flakes, and salt

Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add salt and cook spaghetti al dente

When the pasta is cooked, add some of the pasta water to the pan until emulsified

Toss and serve

Minestrone

Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino

Minestrone

  • 2 L Vegetable broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 rib celery
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 cans cannolini beans
  • 8 oz frozen peas
  • 8 0z escarole or fresh spinach
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • salt and pepper
  • parmesan rinds

Heat oil in a pan and add onion, celery, and carrot, and cook for 5 min

Add salt and pepper

Add broth, diced tomatoes, peas, spinach, and parmesan rinds

Cover and bring to a simmer

Continue to simmer partially covered for 15 min

Add cooked pasta and serve


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