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Andrew's Herb Risotto

Submitted by: Lesley
Arborio rice simmered with onion, bell pepper, garlic and fresh herbs like mint and rosemary. 
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Angel Hair with Feta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Submitted by: Nicole Faust Hunt
My husband begs me to make this dish. It is a surprisingly great mixture of flavors. You'll love it! Feel free to tailor the ingredient amounts to your taste. This is how we like it, but it is quite flexible. 
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Artichokes in a Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce

Submitted by: SLW0784
I used to work in a fabulous Italian restaurant, and the cooks taught me how to make this dish. I have modified it a bit, but it's very similar, and incredibly delicious. 
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Asparagus with Pecans and Parm

Submitted by: Carrie
Home Town: Owensboro, Kentucky, USA
Living In: Berea, Kentucky, USA
Steamed asparagus gets dressed with sauteed mushrooms and pecans, then dusted with Parmesan cheese for this elegant side dish. 
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Awesome Broccoli Marinara

Submitted by: Debra
This is a great quick version of an Italian traditional side dish in our family all the way from Italy. You can use fresh tomatoes and basil. However, as a mother of four, I opt for the quick method as I'm sure other parents of small ones can appreciate. The kids really love this dish too. Buon Appetito! 
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Baked Fennel with Parmesan

Submitted by: RUPERTLSSMITH
A very simple but totally delicious dish. Fennel is baked with cream, creme fraiche and parmesan cheese. An ideal accompaniment to many tomato based italian dishes as the creaminess balances nicely with the tomato. 

Baked Polenta with Fresh Tomatoes and Parmesan

Submitted by: rjohl52
Home Town: Mount Vernon, Illinois, USA
Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Quick cooking polenta is baked with Parmesan, basil and tomatoes for this colorful and flavorful sidedish. This baked polenta is a lovely way to show off tomatoes from the local farmers' market or your garden. It is a great side dish for grilled meat and vegetables. 
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Baked Tomatoes Oregano

Submitted by: Michele O'Sullivan
Home Town: San Diego, California, USA
Living In: Henderson, Nevada, USA
Ripe tomatoes are baked with Romano cheese, fresh bread crumbs, garlic and herbs. 

Basic Cheese Polenta

Submitted by: Dawn
Cornmeal is transformed in the all-so-versatile polenta when it's boiled and then chilled. Parmesan cheese gives this polenta a nice, subtle cheese flavor. 
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Basic Microwave Risotto

Submitted by: Drasaid
If all the stirring, and stirring and stirring has discouraged you from making creamy risotto, then read on. This simple recipe cooks up in the microwave all by itself in about 20 minutes. You can add different ingredients to the basic recipe, and still 
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Bean and Kale Ragu

Submitted by: Stefanie N
Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Simmer leafy green kale, canned tomatoes with chile peppers, onions, garlic, spices, and fresh herbs with plump, white canned cannellini beans to make this savory, Italian-inspired ragu or vegetable stew. 
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Cavatelli and Broccoli

Submitted by: linda m
The freshest tips of broccoli are blanched and quickly sauteed in olive oil and garlic, then tossed with hot pasta and seasoned with salt and red pepper flakes. A bit of Parmesan cheese is all you need to bring out the bright, crisp flavors. 
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Cheesy Polenta

Submitted by: momsosmart
Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Living In: Fairfield, Ohio, USA
This rich, cheesy polenta is the perfect foil for pork, chicken, beef, or fish dishes. 

Cold Spaghetti Salad

Submitted by: JENNIFER J
A zesty pasta salad with pepperoni, mushrooms, green olives, and tomatoes. Ready to eat right away, or even better marinated overnight. 

Colorful Spinach and Prosciutto Side

Submitted by: NONNI44
Home Town: Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA
Great colorful side dish that's easy to make and bursting with flavor. You can also sprinkle some of your favorite Italian cheese on top when finished. 
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Crab and Asparagus Risotto

Submitted by: Campbell's Kitchen
Creamy risotto is perfectly flavored with Swanson® Chicken Broth, dry white wine, tender crabmeat, crisp asparagus, diced orange pepper, chopped onion and Parmesan cheese. 
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Creamy Mushroom Risotto

Submitted by: Kathy
Cream of mushroom soup lends this porcini mushroom risotto a creamy taste without actually using heavy cream. If you like, stir in freshly grated parmesan cheese before serving. 
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Crispy Zucchini or Pumpkin Blossoms

Submitted by: Domenica
My italian grandmother makes these every year when the zucchini in her garden start to blossom. She is Sicilian and calls them 'cripelli' Its sort of like a fritter and so yummy. As an alternative, you could also chop up the blossoms and mix them up in the batter and drop by teaspoons into the hot oil 

Cuke-a-Mato Broiled Polenta

Submitted by: LAURSOX
Home Town: Sudbury, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Polenta slices are topped with a deliciously seasoned mixture of diced Roma tomatoes and seedless cucumber, then sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and broiled until golden and delicious! 
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Delicious and Easy Mock Risotto

Submitted by: Cynthia Clark
If you love creamy risotto, but can't stand the fuss behind making it, this is a great and creamy and easy alternative! A fantastic side dish that goes great with your favorite chicken recipe. 


 
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