ITALIAN RECIPES ITALIAN RECIPES

Istituto Comprensivo “G. Verga”Istituto Comprensivo “G. Verga”Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (CT)Fiumefreddo di Sicilia (CT)

FANCIFUL APPETIZER

Sandwich loaf HamMayonnaiseKetchupMozzarella di bufalaOlivesTwo tomatoesA pack of puff pastryTwo wurstelsAn orange

Preparation :Flatten the sandwich

Cut it into squares

Mix the ketchup and mayonnaise in order to obtain the pink sauce

Spread the pink sauce on the sandwich

Cut the sausage and put it on the sandwich

Close the sandwich-shaped bag and secure with a toothpick, then put the tomato and mozzarella on it

Take the sausages and put them on the pastry then roll up everything and put in the oven

When the pastry is cooked slice it and let it cool for a while

Make some skewers with sausage, olives and mozzarella

Take an orange and cut it in half then put the skewers of olives, mozzarella and sausage on it

Take the sandwich and cut it in a triangular shape, then put on the pink sauce and olives

Take another slice of sandwich bread, spread mayonnaise and put a slice of ham, then roll it and cut it into rounds

...BruschetteIngredients:

4 large slices firm-textured bread.

2 cloves garlic.

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil.

6 ripe tomatoes.

8-12 fresh basil leaves.

PreparationToast the bread until golden brown over a barbecue or in

the oven.

Rub the slices with the garlic.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and drizzle with half the oil.

Cut the tomatoes in half, sprinkle with salt, and set them upside down for 20 minutes to drain.

Chop the tomatoes in small cubes.

Arrange them on the toast and garnish with the basil.

Drizzle with the remaining oil and serve.

Mission carried out !!!!!!

Cooked ……

and eaten !!!!!

Main Course....homemade macheroni

1000 gr. of flourA tablespoon of olive oilA small pot with warm waterA tablespoon of saltMeaty sauce (ragu’)And……Metal/wooden skewer

PreparationPlace the flour in a volcano shape. Add a pinch of salt and pour the olive oil in the center of the volcano mouth. Mix the whole mixture by adding the needed water.Work for about 10/15 minutes till to obtain a soft and stretchy dough. Divide the dough in 3 parts.

Stretch the dough and cut small bits of about 4 cm.

Place one of the dough bits in front of you, take the skewer and press it lightly into the dough.

With the palm of your hand gently start rolling backwards and forwards to obtain macheroni about 20 cm long

Remove the macheroni from the skewer and place them on a floured tray

Let them dry for few hours.

1 pound ground beef1 large onion,chopped2 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon of dried basil, oregano and chili2 cans of tomato sauce1/2cup of red wineParmesan cheese.

Ingredients for the meat sauce

How to prepare the meat sauce

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until brown, breaking with fork;Add chopped onion and garlic .Stir basil, oregano and continue cooking;Add the red wine and, after few minutes add the tomatoes sauce.

Reduce heat to medium low.Add the needed salt and let the sauce cook for about 1 hour.If you want you can prepare the meat sauce one day before.Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before use it with macheroni.Boil the macheroni, drain and season them with the sauce Add the parmesan and....... Buon Appetito!!!!

Dessert Sicilian fresh fruit TART

INGREDIENTS 140 g sugar 300 g flour 2 egg yolks Salt, Lemon 500 ml milk, Butter, fresh fruit gelatine.

Preparation of the crust

Put the flour in a bowl,

Add sugar, two egg yolks, lemon zest, a pinch of salt and butter,

then stir everything.

Grease a tart pan, and place the dough in it cutting the exceding part.

Let rest in the fridge for half an hour,

wrapped in plastic wrap.

Put the milk in a pot, add 2 egg yolks, 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, zest of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon of vanillina, a small pinch of salt .

Put all the ingredients into a pot,and wisk them altogether to combine.

Place the pot over a mediumheat and cook it stirring the whole until the custard thickens.

Strain it through a fine sieveinto a bowl,cover the custard

with plastic wrap. And put it

in the fridge .

Preparation of the cream

Bake them in a 180° degree oven for about 15-20 minutes.Put the cream in the tart shell.Decorate using all the fresh fruit you like and cover with the gelatine.Put the tart in the fridge and eat it after the gelatine is set!