Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour

This recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ziti pasta
• 1 lb ground beef or Italian sausage
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions for Baked Ziti recipe:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Cook the ziti pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or Italian sausage over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
5. Add the crushed tomatoes and marinara sauce to the skillet, and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Add the cooked ziti pasta to the skillet, and stir until the pasta is well coated in the sauce.
8. Transfer the pasta mixture to a large baking dish, and top it with the grated mozzarella cheese.
9. Bake the ziti in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

To dress it up, you can add fresh basil leaves or chopped parsley on top of the dish before serving.

Nutrition per serving (based on 8 servings): Calories: 600 Fat: 32g Carbs: 53g Protein: 27g

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Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes Total time: 35-40 minutes Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mixture of beef, pork, and veal)
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil (for cooking)

Instructions for Chef John’s Italian Meatballs recipe:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
4. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.

To dress it up:

• You can serve the meatballs with a simple marinara sauce or a pesto sauce on top, or with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition per serving (based on 6 servings):

• Calories: 312
• Fat: 24g
• Carbs: 6g
• Protein: 20g

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Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup Marsala wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Chopped parsley, for garnish

Instructions for Chicken Marsala recipe:

1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the flour in a shallow dish and coat the chicken breasts in the flour.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they are tender. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4. Pour in the Marsala wine and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the butter and stir until it is melted.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped parsley.

To dress it up, you could serve the chicken marsala over a bed of pasta or rice and garnish with additional chopped parsley. You could also add a side of vegetables, such as steamed asparagus or roasted Brussels sprouts.

Per serving, this recipe contains about 466 calories, 20 grams of fat, 31 grams of carbohydrates, and 40 grams of protein.

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