Cold, crisp iceberg lettuce gets tossed at the last minute with a bright homemade Parmesan vinaigrette made with red wine vinegar, fresh lemon, Dijon, garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It’s a simple, crunchy side that’s especially good beside a rich pasta dinner.
Soft homemade breadsticks are layered with garlic butter, mozzarella and real Parmigiano-Reggiano, then brushed with even more garlic butter straight from the oven. Cheesy, golden and dangerously easy to pull apart, they’re the perfect side for spaghetti, lasagna, soup or pizza night.
Slow-simmered tomato sauce, tender beef-and-pork meatballs and spaghetti finished right in the sauce make this from-scratch spaghetti and meatballs worth an afternoon in the kitchen. Little steps like a ricotta-panko panade, browning the meatballs and finishing with real Parmigiano-Reggiano turn a familiar dinner into something special.
Fresh peaches are cooked in nutty brown butter with brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla, then spooned warm over vanilla ice cream. A simple 10-minute dessert that tastes far more special than the effort it takes to make.
A bright, crisp salad tossed with a fresh lemon-Parmesan dressing made with Dijon, red wine vinegar, garlic and plenty of black pepper. Simple enough for a weeknight, but flavorful enough to stand beside your favorite pasta, chicken or steak dinner.
Silky roasted bell peppers, freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and a touch of cream create a rich, velvety sauce that clings to every ridge of the rigatoni, then gets topped with golden seared chicken for a pasta dinner that feels both comforting and a little special.
