Sicilian Hash Recipes

SALAMI, BACON AND SPINACH HASH

Steps:

• Cook the bacon over medium-high heat in a 12-inch nonstick skillet, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the bacon using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Add the potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper to the pan juices. Cook, stirring frequently, until brown and crisp, about 25 minutes. Remove the potatoes using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Add the oil, onion, bell pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the spinach, salami, nutmeg, orange zest, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Cook until the spinach is wilted, about 4 minutes. Stir in the bacon and potatoes.
• Make 4 indentations in the hash and break an egg into each. Cook until the eggs are cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

SICILIAN-STYLE SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Place cauliflower, 1/4 cup oil, and anchovy fillets in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
• Cook until the anchovy fillets begin to sizzle; add 1/4 cup water and season with salt.
• Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until the cauliflower is just tender, about 5 minutes.
• Uncover, and cook until the water has evaporated and the cauliflower is golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Stir in raisins and pine nuts, and cook until just heated through.
• Remove from heat and cover; set aside.
• Place panko on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Toss to coat crumbs with oil, and spread into an even layer.
• Bake until lightly browned and crunchy, about 10 minutes.
• Set aside.
• Add salt and return to boil; add spaghetti and cook according to package directions.
• Drain, and add to a large bowl.
• Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; toss to coat.
• Top with cauliflower mixture, parsley, and lemon juice.
• Gently toss to combine.
• Sprinkle with panko and cheese; serve immediately.

ITALIAN HASH

Steps:

• Cook sausage, onion, garlic in a large skillet until almost brown.
• Add hashbrowns, garlic and salt and pepper.
• Cook until as crispy as you like,flipping mixture as needed.
• Make sure to check that you won't need additional oil to prevent sticking (depends on sausages grease content). This takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
• If using optional ingredients: once crispiness has been achieved. Top hash with Parmesan cheese. Cover and let set until cheese is melted (approximately 3 minutes).
• Serve with marinara sauce drizzled over all.

SICILIAN PASTA

Steps:

• Saute onion and garlic in olive oil until transparent.
• Add tomatoes, eggplant and basil. Cook approximately 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; drain well.
• Add tomato/eggplant mixture to pasta; add mozzarella cheese and stir well.
• Serve immediately.

SICILIAN POTATO BAKE (HASH BROWNS & MOZZARELLA)

Steps:

• Prepare Beau Monde seasoning: In a small mixing bowl, mix together all ingredients. Pour into a tightly closed jar and store in a cool, dry place.
• Prepare a shallow 6 cup casserole with a little margarine or spray oil.
• Layering in order listed, place first 7 ingredients in casserole; use half the amounts for the first 4 ingredients (those marked \"divided\").
• Then layer the remaining amounts of the first 4.
• Pour milk over top.
• Cover with foil, but loosely, so steam can escape.
• Bake 425 degrees for 25 minutes.
• Remove foil.
• Bake 5 more minutes.
• Remove and let stand a minute or two before cutting.