Kid friendly Italian saute recipes

Brussel Sprouts Sauteed in Garlic & Olive Oil

This is a simple, tasty side dish to add to your menu. I've adapted it from Marcella Hazan's recipes for other…

Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, Ham

This is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite…

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauce

A colleague of mine brought in some fresh oregano, marjoram, and Italian parsley from his garden, so I looked…

Pasta with Sauteed Vegetables, Olive Oil & Tomato Sauce

Simple and truly delicious. If you like tasty, fresh, and healthy food, this is likely to become a staple for…

Tomato Marinara with Garlic and Basil

This is a light and tasty sauce that the Roman's called "alla carrettiera". It's named for the drivers who…

Garlic & Lemon Butter Shrimp

This recipe for pan searing shrimp is one of my favorites. I adapted it from a Cooks Illustrated recipe. It is full of flavor and the shrimp will…

Pasta with Eggplant, Tomato, and Red Chili Pepper

This is a great recipe that I have adapted from the awesome Marcella Hazan. Everyone loves it (even if you…

Cheesy Lemon Pasta w/ Salami, Olives & Spinach

Pasta with Cauliflower, Prosciutto, and Parmesan

Our whole family enjoyed this flavorful pasta that I cooked tonight. Despite the chicken broth, this is a…

Sole Piccata with Spinach

This tasty piccata recipe can be made with any white fish...sole, flounder, tilapia, etc. It's simple and very fresh tasting. It goes great with…

Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Parmesan, Bacon & Egg

This recipe sounds strange...but if you can get over the unusual ingredients you are in for an amazing meal.…

Pasta with Fresh Tomato Sauce

Last weekend it snowed in New York, about 4-6 inches. I felt snowed it. Too lazy to shovel, too lazy to go out, and too lazy to change into normal…

Italian Green Beans

Very simple and fresh dish - served best family style with your favorite pasta or sausage.

Frico alla friulana

Grilled Cheese Friuli style.