Pasta

Cavatelli with Broccoli Rabe

Ingredients

* 1 bunch broccoli rabe, rinsed and cut into 2-inch pieces
* 2 pounds frozen cavatelli or 1 pound dried
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed
* 1 medium onion, sliced
* 3 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1/2 cup chicken broth
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, rinsed and dried
* 1/3 cup grated Parmesan

Directions

Butternut Squash Lasagna with Shitake Mushrooms and Sage

 INGREDIENTS

* 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

* 2 medium onions, chopped

* 1 pound fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced

* 2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices

* 2 cups vegetable broth

* 4 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme, divided

* 4 tablespoons sliced fresh sage, divided

* 3 15-ounce containers whole-milk ricotta cheese

* 4 cups grated mozzarella cheese, divided

* 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided

* 4 large eggs

* Olive oil

Walsenburg's Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 3 pounds ripe fresh plum tomatoes, peeled and seeded or 1 35 oz can of peeled Italian tomatoes, seeded and lightly crushed, with their liquid

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

1 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)

1/4 cup finely shredded peeled carrots

1/4 cup finely chopped celery (including leaves)

4 fresh bay leaves or 2 dried bay leaves

Salt

Crushed red pepper

Grandmama's Meat Sauce (Bolognese)

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, minced (about 1 cup)

1 medium carrot, peeled and finely shredded (about 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup minced celery with leaves

Salt

1 pound ground beef

1pound ground pork

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 tablespoon tomato paste

3 cups canned Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano), with their liquid, crushed

3 bay leaves

Freshly ground black pepper

4 cups hot water, or as needed

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