4 recipes of Italian cuisine to make at home

Learn how to prepare traditional Italian dishes that Brazilians love

Italian food is one of the most widespread and appreciated in the world, including Brazil. In addition to the traditional pastas and pizzas, the kitchen offers other dishes rich in aromas and flavours. Check out some simple and delicious recipes to make at home below!

Braised veal

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 3 kg of ossobuco slices
• 2 chopped onions
• 1 stalk of celery chopped
• 1 stalk of leek
• 1 chopped carrot
• 1/2 bottle of red wine
• salt to taste
• 1.5 kg of ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded, chopped
• 2 cups of beef broth
• Zest of 1/2 lemon
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 1/2 seedless pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped green chives

Method of preparation

In a pan, heat the oil, brown the ossobuco and set aside. In the same pan, fry the chopped onion, celery, leek and carrot. Return the ossobuco to the pan, season with the wine and season with salt to taste. Add the meat broth and cook over low heat for about 60 minutes. After, add the tomato and cook until the meat is soft. On the side, mix the lemon zest, garlic, red pepper and green odor. Add to pan, stir, and season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.

italian pizza

ingredients

• 1 teacup of milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon of margarine
• 1 1/2 cups of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 diced tomatoes without skin and without seeds
• 150 g of sliced ​​mozzarella
• Salt, oregano, olive oil and ground black pepper to taste

Method of preparation

In a blender, beat the milk, egg, margarine, wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Pour the mixture into a 30 cm diameter mold and cook in a preheated oven at medium temperature for 20 minutes or until it begins to brown. Remove the Pizza from the oven, spread the tomato and season with oregano, salt, black pepper and olive oil to taste. Cover the dough with the mozzarella and put it back in the oven until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.

gnocchi with sauce

ingredients

Pasta

• 2 cups of potato flakes
• 2 teacups of warm water
• 1 teacup of wheat flour
• 2 yolks

Sauce

• 520 g of tomato pulp
• 1 cup fat-free chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons of soybean oil
• 1 chopped onion
• 1 pinch of sugar
• Parmesan for dusting

Method of preparation

Pasta

Bring a large pot with water and salt to a boil. In a bowl, mix the potato flakes well with the warm water. Add the flour and other ingredients. Put the mixture into the pastry bag and shape the gnocchi in the boiling water. Remove those that float to the surface with a slotted spoon and drain.

Sauce

In a pan, saute the onion in the oil until it starts to brown. Add the tomato pulp, sugar and chicken broth. Boil and reserve.

Assembly

Arrange the gnocchi on a serving plate, cover them with the sauce and grated Parmesan. Serve immediately.

Carpaccio

ingredients

• 200 g of finely sliced ​​meat (carpaccio)
• 1 bunch of watercress
• 200 g of Parmesan
• 50 g of capers
• olive oil to taste

Sauce

• 6 tablespoons of mustard
• 2 dessert spoons of minced garlic
• 2 pinches of black pepper
• 3 pinches of salt
• 2 dessert spoons of oregano
• 1 dessert spoon of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dessert spoon of white vinegar
• 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

Method of preparation

Line a plate with watercress and cover with layers of meat. Cut the Parmesan into sticks and set aside.

Sauce

In a bowl mix all the ingredients of the sauce until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. Drizzle the meat with the sauce and add the cheese cut into sticks. Finish with the capers and sprinkle the dish with olive oil. Serve immediately.

Source: Terra

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