Best Italian Nut Medley Recipes

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick frying pan put the olive oil, garlic and red chili flakes (optional). Heat over high heat until the edges of the garlic start to brown.
• Add the carrots, yellow squash and zucchini and stir to blend.
• Add the Italian seasoning and stir again.
• Flip the vegetables over occasionally using a spachula. Some of the vegetables should get brown spots on them, but the vegetables taste best if there is still a slight crispness to them.
• When the vegetables are ready, add salt.
• Turn off heat.
• If desired, stir in a deseeded and diced roma (plum) tomato at this time-optional.
• I have had similar recipes at Italian restaurants, so I eventually made up my own recipe to go with my meals at home.

BROWN RICE ITALIAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Prepare the rice according to the directions on the package.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium hear.
• Add asparagus and peppers and sauté 5 minutes or until crisp tender.
• Stir in pine nuts and rice and heat through.
• Season with salt and pepper and top with parmesan cheese is desired.

ITALIAN ZITI MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a 4 quart saucepan, brown sausage, remove and drain.
• Melt butter and cook mushrooms, peppers and onion until tender, but not brown. Blend flour into vegetable mix; gradually stir in mil. Cook stirring constantly over medium low heat until mixture boils. Boil and stir one minute.
• Blend in 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese and pepper until cheeses are melted and mix is smooth.
• Cook Ziti and drain.
• Stir hot cooked ziti and sausage into vegetable cheese mixture. Pour into a butter 2 quart casserole. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
• Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

NORTHERN ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• 1. In a steamer, place the sliced carrots, the whole new potatoes, and broccoli florets. Place a lid on top and allow vegetables to steam until done to your liking. (I don't let them steam too long since I like my vegetables crunchy. Remember, you're going to add them to the skillet and cook them a little further.)
• 2. In a large skillet, pour the olive oil. Add all the seasonings, and sauté the zucchini and mushrooms for about 7-10 minutes.
• 3. When done, add all the steamed vegetables to the skillet, toss well to coat with the olive oil and seasonings. Heat thoroughly and serve.
• 4. (Can be served with a couple of shakes of Parmesan cheese on top, if desired)

ITALIAN NOODLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, heat spaghetti sauce with chicken until warmed.
• In a 2-quart casserole dish, cover the bottom with a layer of sauce. Layer in 1/2 the pasta, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Repeat layers with remaining pasta , sauce, and mozzarella. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until bubbly.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• Microwave vegetables according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cheese, bread crumbs, garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper. Drain vegetables; stir in butter. Sprinkle with cheese mixture.