Best Italian Salsa Recipes

GRILLED OR ROASTED PATTYPAN "STEAKS" WITH ITALIAN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Combine the garlic, salt, anchovy fillet and capers in a mortar and pestle and grind to a paste. If you wish to make the sauce in a mini food processor or with an immersion blender (an immersion blender works very well, especially if it has a strong motor), transfer to the processor or place in a jar. Add the parsley. If using a mortar and pestle, grind together until you have a paste. If using a food processor or an immersion blender, add the olive oil with the parsley and blend to a purée. If using a mortar and pestle, slowly drizzle in the olive oil and work into the mixture. Continue to grind until you have a very smooth mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If serving within a few hours, allow to sit at room temperature. Otherwise, refrigerate. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.
• Heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat, and preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment. Alternately, prepare a hot outdoor grill.
• Slice the squash 3/4 inch thick and toss in a bowl with the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Sear in the hot pan for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until the surface is lightly browned, and transfer to a sheet pan. Place in the oven and roast for 5 minutes. Using tongs, turn the pieces over and roast for another 5 minutes, until they are sizzling and tender all the way through. Remove from the heat. If grilling, grill the pieces for about 5 minutes on each side, until they are tender all the way through and beginning to drip.Transfer the squash slices to a platter. Top each one with a teaspoonful of the salsa, and serve hot or warm.
• Transfer the squash slices to a platter. Top each one with a teaspoonful of the salsa, and serve hot or warm

SALSA VERDE (ITALIAN GREEN SAUCE)

Steps:

• Blend all the ingredients in a blender or with pestle and mortar.
• Leaving it to stand for a while allows the flavors to develop.
• Mix with pasta or place a dollop on meat or fish.
• Enjoy!

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Place bread slices in medium bowl. Pour vinegar over and let stand until bread softens, about 15 minutes.
• Transfer bread mixture to processor; add next 5 ingredients and process until almost smooth. Transfer salsa to medium bowl. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour; rewhisk before using.

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine parsley, olive oil, capers, lemon juice, oregano, and garlic.
• Stir mixture until well blended; season with salt, if desired.

ITALIAN BEEF RISSOLES WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• ITALIAN BEEF RISSOLES: Combine the beef mince, breadcrumbs, capsicum, olives, basil, garlic, egg and half the onion in a large bowl, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and shape into patties. Preheat the BBQ plate or a large non-stick pan over a medium heat, add the patties and cook for 4 minutes on each side or until brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
• TOMATO SALSA: Combine the tomato, capsicum, oil, extra basil and remaining (chopped) onion in a bowl, and season to taste with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• TO SERVE: Divide the baby spinach leaves between the serving plates, top with rissoles and salsa, and serve with Crispy Garlic Lemon Potatoes Recipe #145705 or your favourite potato dish.

ITALIAN BLACK BEAN SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Wisk together dressing and pour over top.
• Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 30 minute
• Serve with tortilla chips.

ITALIAN SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Take ingredients and mix together.
• 2. See notes for recipe opportunities. Also search for Spinach Wraps on the site to see a very good use of this mixture or search for Simple Bruschetta.

PARMESAN SALSA ( ITALIAN GLOP)

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse for about 10 seconds, to break the cheese into small granules. (Use a rubber spatula to scrape down and recombine between every couple of pulses.).
• Let sit under refrigeration over night for best flavor.
• Bring to room temperature before serving.
• Transfer the salsa to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to a Month. If it lasts that long!
• Note: This is addicting! Serve it as a topping for bread, toss with pasta, spoon over fresh sliced tomatoes, the possibilities are endless.

ITALIAN PORK BURGER WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Mix the pork mince with the fennel seeds, chilli flakes, oregano and some seasoning. Mix well with your hands until well combined, then shape into 4 burgers. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan - or fire up the BBQ and brush the burgers with a little oil - and cook the burgers for 5-7 mins on each side until cooked through.
• Meanwhile, mix the tomatoes, olives, balsamic vinegar and a drizzle more oil with some seasoning to make a salsa. Top the base of each roll with 1 tbsp mascarpone, a few spinach leaves, a burger and a spoonful of the salsa, then sandwich everything with the lid.

CHICKEN WITH ITALIAN TOMATO-OLIVE SALSA W/ PARMESAN POLENTA

Steps:

•  Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Combine tomatoes, olives, onion, capers, 3 Tbsp oil, vinegar, ¼ tsp pepper and garlic in a large bowl. Brush chicken with remaining 1 Tbsp oil, and sprinkle with salt and ½ tsp pepper. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, 5 minutes per side or until done. Cut chicken into 6 servingsize pieces, and top evenly with tomato mixture. Note: Cook chicken in a grill pan coated with cooking spray, if desired. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------     Bring 3¼ cups water, broth and salt to a boil in a large saucepan. Whisk in polenta; return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat, and stir in cheese. Divide into 6 servings.

MEXI-ITALIAN SALSA

Steps:

• Gently stir the tomatoes, onion, olives, and artichoke hearts in a bowl; set aside. Whisk together the lemon juice, garlic, basil, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Fold the dressing into the tomato mixture.

ITALIAN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients in small bowl. Using back of wooden spoon, mash to paste. Whisk in lemon juice, then olive oil in thin stream until blended. Stir in parsley, capers, and anchovies. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired. DO AHEAD: Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature and rewhisk before using.

ITALIAN SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all together and put in fridge for at least 2 hours.
• Serve on toasted french bread, or on tosated baguett rounds.

SALSA DI POMODORI, PROSCIUTTO, E CAPPERI (ITALIAN TOMATO SAUCE)

Steps:

• In a large saucepan add olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until translucent.
• Add garlic and chopped prosciutto.
• Saute for 1-2 minutes or until garlic is light golden brown.
• Lower heat, add tomatoes and 2 T. basil, and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes.
• If the mixture seems too thick, add a little hot water.
• Stir in the remaining basil, capers, salt and pepper.
• Simmer for 2 minutes.

BROILED ORANGE ROUGHY WITH ITALIAN SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the oil, lemon juice and seasoning blend; spoon over fish. Broil 4-5 in. from the heat for 10-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the salsa ingredients; serve with fish.

ITALIAN-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Stir together first 10 ingredients; and if desired, feta cheese, in a medium bowl.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.

ITALIAN STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Put all ingredients into food processor except feta. Refrigerate 48 hours and add the feta before serving if refrigerate more than 8 hours.

ITALIAN WHITE BEAN BURRITO WITH SALSA CRUDA

Steps:

• In a bowl, add all the Salsa Cruda ingredients together; stir to mix; set aside.
• Place the tortillas on baking sheets.
• In another bowl, add the beans, garlic, and cheese; stir to combine.
• Spread the bean mixture onto the four tortillas, leaving a 2-inch border.
• Heat in a 425° oven for 3-5 minutes or just until the cheese melts.
• Spoon the Salsa Cruda evenly over the bean mixture on each tortilla.
• Place basil leaves over the salsa cruda on each tortilla.
• Roll up tortillas and serve immediately.

ITALIAN DRESSING SALSA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients. Add dressing as needed. Marinate overnight.

PAN-SEARED TROUT WITH ITALIAN-STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper. Cook 3 fillets in 2 Tbsp. hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until fish flakes with a fork. Repeat with remaining fillets and oil. Top fish with salsa. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.