• 2 lbs. veal cutlets cut into 2 in. pieces
• 6 green peppers cut into 2 in. pieces
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/4 cup cooking wine
• 1/4-cup olive oil
• 1 can of plum tomatoes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. red or black pepper

Directions

• Brown onions in olive oil, then take out of pan.
• Sauté cut veal in oil and add onion and peppers.
• Add wine and let cook for 10 minutes on medium heat.
• Add tomatoes and cover pan.
• Cook slowly for 45 minutes.

Theresa

• 1 tsp. oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/4 cup Romano cheese
• 1 cup Orzo or Pastina

Meatball Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. Romano cheese
• 2 tsp. basil
• 1 egg

Directions

• Cook onions and garlic in oil
• Cook Orzo / Pastina separately ‘Al Dente’
• Add all except cheese to chicken broth
• Roll ground beef mixture into bite sized meatballs and drop in soup.
• Let soup simmer for 30 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese on top of soup

Deb

• 1 lb. ground beef (at least 90% lean)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup of chopped fresh onion
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. parsley
• 1 tbs. of grated Romano cheese (or Parmesan)
• 2 slices of Italian Bread

Directions

• Blend all ingredients (except meat) in blender.
• Mix liquid with ground beef in large mixing bowl.
• Wet your hands when forming the meatballs.
• Add meatballs to sauce as you make them.
• Cook in sauce for at least an hour.
• Makes 12 of the best meatballs you have ever tasted.

Rita

• 1 lb. thinly sliced beef
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tbs. butter or margarine
• 1 tbs. parsley
• 1/4 clove garlic
• 3 cups tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

• Flatten steak and cut into strips about 3 inches wide.
• On each strip, rub with garlic and dot with butter.
• Then sprinkle parsley, cheese, salt, and pepper.
• Tie with string or toothpick.
• Brown in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Cook in tomato sauce for 1 hour.

Regina

• 1-cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4-cup water
• 1/4-cup soft butter
• 1/4 tsp. anise
• Greased 10″ pie plate

Filling

• 4 eggs
• 1-cup sugar
• 2 lbs. Ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp. Anise
• 2 tsp. Vanilla
• 3 tsp. Lemon juice

Directions

• Crust: Mix flour, water, butter, salt, and anise.
• Roll out and put in 10 inch pie plate.
• Filling: Mix eggs, sugar, ricotta, anise, vanilla, and lemon juice and pour into crust.
• Bake at 400 for 15 minutes.
• Then bake at 350 for 45 minutes.

Rita

• 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 3 tbsp. chopped parsley
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 cup Romano cheese, grated
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black or red pepper
• 1/3 cup green pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped

Directions

• Mix meats, eggs, grated cheese, and spices.
• Pour oil in 5 by 10 loaf pan and then place meat mixture in pan.
• Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
• Slice and serve hot.

Paula