One of my daughter’s favorite dishes from Tellini’s Pasta Market is their Italian casserole. Begin with a cheesy baked rigatoni, which is heaven on a plate as is, but top it with a zesty marinara sauce. It’s the best of both worlds when you can’t decide whether you’re craving an Alfredo or marinara sauce-based dish.As a surprise for her, I attempted to recreate the recipe. I believe I came really close!BAKED RIGATONI ITALIAN CASSEROLE TOPPED WITH MARINARA
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup sugar, plus more for ramekins
Adjust an oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter the bottoms and sides of six 8-ounce ramekins and coat with sugar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Melt 5 tablespoons butter and chocolate in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water; the bowl should be nestled in the pan, but not touch the water. Stir occasionally with a heat-proof rubber spatula until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Whisk in the egg yolks two at a time. The chocolate may look granular at first, but will become soft like a thick fudge sauce with continual whisking. Whisk in the vanilla. Remove the bowl from over the water; let cool for several minutes.
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Laura Tolbert
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These delicate, super chocolaty souffles are sure crowd-pleasers. Use the best quality chocolate you can afford. It definitely makes a difference.
INDIVIDUAL CHOCOLATE SOUFFLES
7 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (NOT unsweetened)
6 large egg yolks
Pinch of salt
1 cup sugar, plus more for ramekins
Adjust an oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter the bottoms and sides of six 8-ounce ramekins and coat with sugar. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Melt 5 tablespoons butter and chocolate in a medium metal bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water; the bowl should be nestled in the pan, but not touch the water. Stir occasionally with a heat-proof rubber spatula until the chocolate and butter are melted and smooth. Whisk in the egg yolks two at a time. The chocolate may look granular at first, but will become soft like a thick fudge sauc
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Laura Tolbert
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Imagine the delicious Italian flavors of an antipasto platter on a skewer. Such a beautiful and colorful presentation really adds a great pop of color to your buffet table. You can make as many or few skewers as you like. The process is the same.
ANTIPASTO SKEWERS
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pimento-stuffed green olives
Sliced Provolone cheese, cut into fourths
Prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water, and drain again.
Place tortellini in a bowl. Pour the salad dressing over the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
Fleur de Lolly: Antipasto Skewers add color to buffet table
Laura Tolbert
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Imagine the delicious Italian flavors of an antipasto platter on a skewer. Such a beautiful and colorful presentation really adds a great pop of color to your buffet table. You can make as many or few skewers as you like. The process is the same.
ANTIPASTO SKEWERS
3/4 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pimento-stuffed green olives
Sliced Provolone cheese, cut into fourths
Prepare the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cool water, and drain again.
Place tortellini in a bowl. Pour the salad dressing over the pasta and toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.