Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licenced agent at Signature Premier Properties, Gold Circle of Excellence, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com. |
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Around the globe The Easter Holiday is synonymous with religion, faith, great family celebrations, and great food preparations. After the long cold winter it is also “Springtime” I will always remember and keep my beloved Italian heritage alive, as well as incorporating our wonderful American traditions~ therefore giving me the best of both continents! Make your homemade marinara meat sauce. Sauté onion in olive oil until caramelized, golden and soft. Add garlic for 2 minutes, remove and place aside. In frying pan add sausage meat and brown and break down until crumbled. Put aside. Now add onion, garlic and 2 cans of tomatoes (1 blended and 1 hand squeezed) Cook on med/low for 30 minutes add a handful of chopped basil reserving the rest for garnish. Add 2 T of chopped fresh parsley. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes, fresh black pepper and sea salt to taste. Add the sausage meat and stir through. In a casserole dish layer bottom of pan with fresh marinara sauce then place frozen ravioli in dish close to each other, sprinkle a few spoons of grated cheese and sprinkle with fresh mozzarella. Now top with sauce and double layer with ravioli~ depending on size and amount of ravioli. Reserve some sauce for serving. Sprinkle with grated cheese and the rest of the fresh mozzarella. Place in 350 degree oven or refrigerate till ready. |