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Chicken & Chianti Risot
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
1/2 chicken, boned, skinned and diced
2 cups uncooked Arborio rice
1/2 cup of your favorite Chianti
3 1/4 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup of butter, warmed to
room temperature (optional)
4 tbsp. grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and pepper until onion is translucent. Add the chicken and the rice and sauté for another 3 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring frequently, until all the liquid has evaporated. Reduce the heat to medium and, stirring constantly, add the broth one cup at a time. Wait until each cup of the broth is incorporated into the rice mixture before adding the next cup (about 4 to 5 minutes for each cup).
When all of the broth is incorporated, the risotto mixture should have an even, creamy consistency. Fold in remaining butter and cheese. Season with black pepper, and serve immediately.
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Penne Bolognese
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. butter
2 medium carrots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 lb. Italian sausage, half hot and half sweet
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry red wine
3 28-oz. cans of pear-shaped tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. cooked penne pasta
Fresh parsley and grated fresh Parmesan cheese for garnish
Heat oil and butter in a large, heavy saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the carrots and onions, then stir in the sausage and ground beef.
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until done, then drain the mixture.
Stir in the wine and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until all the wine has evaporated. Stir in the tomatoes, salt, pepper and oregano, and heat again to boiling.
Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Toss with one pound of penne pasta, garnish with parsley and Parmesan and serve.
