Archive for February, 2009

Ingredients

• 4 qt. chicken broth
• 1 lb. rice
• 1/2 glass red table wine
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 4 tbs. butter
• 3 tbs. tomato paste

Directions

• Melt in butter 4 quart sauce pan over low heat.
• Add rice and stir for 2 minutes.
• Add red wine and stir.
• Stir in one cup of broth at a time to keep rice moist.
• This takes about 1/2 hour to cook.
• Rice should be al dente (a little undercooked).
• Before removing from stove stir in tomato paste.
• Then add 1/2 cup grated cheese and don’t forget to stir.
• You’re ready to serve.

Regina

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ricotta Cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup of grated Romano cheese
• 1/2 lb shredded Mozzarella cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 tsp. of parsley (crushed with hands when adding)

Directions

• Partially cook Lasagna macaroni for about 5 minutes.
• (or use Lasagna that does not require precooking).
• Mix ingredients in blender or large mixing bowl to make filling.
• Add 1 cup of sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 x 2 pan.
• Alternate layers of macaroni, filling, and sauce.
• Bake covered with aluminum foil at 400 for 45 minutes.
• Bake uncovered an additional 15 minutes.

Rita