Sicilian Medley Recipes

SICILIAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook ziti according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sausage for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned drain well to remove excess fat. Increase heat to medium-high.Add tomatoes, green pepper, parsley and tomato paste. Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until green pepper is crisp-tender and juices are thickened.Stir in drained ziti and olives. Transfer to a warm platter or serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

ITALIAN VEGETABLE MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large nonstick frying pan put the olive oil, garlic and red chili flakes (optional). Heat over high heat until the edges of the garlic start to brown.
• Add the carrots, yellow squash and zucchini and stir to blend.
• Add the Italian seasoning and stir again.
• Flip the vegetables over occasionally using a spachula. Some of the vegetables should get brown spots on them, but the vegetables taste best if there is still a slight crispness to them.
• When the vegetables are ready, add salt.
• Turn off heat.
• If desired, stir in a deseeded and diced roma (plum) tomato at this time-optional.
• I have had similar recipes at Italian restaurants, so I eventually made up my own recipe to go with my meals at home.

SICILIAN MEDLEY

Steps:

• Cook ziti according to package directions drain, return to pot, cover and keep warm if necessary.Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté sausage for 10 to 12 minutes or until browned drain well to remove excess fat. Increase heat to medium-high.Add tomatoes, green pepper, parsley and tomato paste. Cook and stir for 8 to 10 minutes or until green pepper is crisp-tender and juices are thickened.Stir in drained ziti and olives. Transfer to a warm platter or serving dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.