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Italian Recipes

The home of authentic Italian-American recipes from the Mortadella Head kitchen in Somerville, MA. Find pasta, sauces, mains, desserts, and everything in between.

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I have a manicotti recipe that you need.  This is a two step process.  First I’m going to teach you how to build the manicotti so you can put it in the freezer.  Then, I’m going to teach you how to the cook frozen manicotti.   So basically, I’m making homemade …

This Italian sauteed spinach recipe is perfect for when you need to whip something together in a few minutes and don't have many ingredients.

I’ve always been obsessed with all types of frozen desserts.  Whether I’m wandering into a gelato shop while traveling or debating over which pint of ice cream to grab at the grocery store, I can never resist a sweet, creamy treat.  But at some point, I realized I wasn’t totally …

Forgot to defrost the sauce in the freezer? Here are 6 ways you can cook spaghetti sauce from a jar and make it taste like it was homemade!

This Veal Milanese recipe has been passed down in my family for generations, and has changed minimally throughout the years. Here's how we make it!

Ever get ambushed by a craving for something buttery yet zesty, something that practically leaps off the plate with flavor? That’s when I zero in on garlicky shrimp scampi – no second-guessing, no wasted energy.  One rummage through the freezer for a bag of frozen shrimp, a quick rinse under …

How to make Roman Pizza Dough at home

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