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Spaghetti Sauce Spaghetti Sauce Heat 1 1/2 cups olive oil to boiling point. Add 6 sliced garlic cloves and remove when brown. Add 1 cup sliced onions and heat until brown. Over low heat in large heavy sauce pan: Brown .......... 1 lb. ground pork sausage 2 lbs. hamburger Add .............. olive oil and onions 2 cans (16 oz.) tomatoes 2 cans tomato paste 1 cup water 2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. paprika Bring to boil over medium heat. Add .............. 2 chopped green peppers 2 cups chopped celery 1/2 lb. fresh chopped mushrooms 2 tsp. basil Simmer for 2 hours. AMOUNT: 16 Servings N.B. For change of flavor in subsequent meals, a can of minced clams may be added. -
Chicken Parmesan Pollo Parmigiana (Breaded Chicken Breast with Parmesan) Serves 4 1 egg ¼ cup milk ¼ cup flour 3 cups Panko bread crumbs 1 Tbs. minced garlic ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped 1 Tbs. fresh oregano, chopped ¼ cup chopped parsley 4 5 oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast Coarse salt and ground black pepper Cooking and assembling the chicken ⅓ cup olive oil 2 cups Tomato Basil Sauce (see below) ½ lb. spaghetti, cooked al dente 4 slices mozzarella cheese, thinly slices 2 Tbs. Parmesan cheese, grated 4 fresh basil leaves, as garnish Heat the oven to 400 degrees. In a large mixing bowl combine the bread crumbs, garlic, Parmesan, basil, oregano, and parsley, and mix well. Set aside. In a separate bowl beat the egg with the milk. Set aside. In another bowl add the flour and set aside. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper. Dust the chicken breast lightly in flour, then dip in egg wash. Coat the chicken breast on both sides with breading and press lightly with hand to adhere. Set aside. Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute on each side for approximately 3 minutes or until nicely browned. Remove the chicken from the heat and place on a baking sheet. Top with mozzarella slices and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake in oven for 2 minutes or until cheese melts. In a large sauce pan, heat the Tomato Basil Sauce along with spaghetti. Transfer the spaghetti with tongs to individual plates and top each with a chicken breast. Sugo Di Pomodore (Tomato Basil Sauce) Makes 2 Quarts 3 24-oz. Cans chopped tomatoes, preferably Hunts ½ cup extra virgin olive oil 6 medium size garlic cloves ⅓ cup tomato puree 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed, coarsely chopped 1 ½ Tbs. coarse salt 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbs. honey or pinch of sugar (optional) In a food processor or blender, puree the olive oil and garlic. Pour the mixture into a medium size sauce pan and heat over medium heat. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in chopped tomatoes, tomato puree, salt and pepper. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in honey and fresh basil. Makes about 10 cups.