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Pasta Marinara

A beautifully plated dish of Pasta Marinara served on a rustic wooden table. The dish features al dente spaghetti coated in a rich, vibrant tomato marinara sauce made with garlic, onions, and herbs. Garnished with fresh basil leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Served in a white ceramic bowl with a side of crusty bread. The warm wooden table is more visible, providing a cozy and inviting setting.

Pasta Marinara

Add a personal touch to this Italian stalwart by making the marinara from scratch.
 
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 4 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 4 tablespoonsgarlic minced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • ⅛ cupbrown sugar
  • ⅛ cupvinegar
  • 1 tablespoonhoney
  • 4 cupstomatoes diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ¼ cupchicken broth
  • 2 teaspoonsdry oregano
  • 1 packagespaghetti pasta

Instructies

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Cook the garlic and onion until onion is translucent.
  • Transfer to an oiled slow cooker insert.
  • Add the sugar, vinegar, honey, tomatoes, pepper, broth, and oregano.
  • Cover and cook on high for four hours.
  • Pour the sauce in a food processor and blend.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Sprinkle the finished dish with grated parmesan cheese.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Pasta

Shrimp Risotto

A beautifully plated dish of Shrimp Risotto served on a rustic wooden table. The dish features creamy, perfectly cooked risotto infused with garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese, topped with succulent, pink shrimp. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley and a wedge of lemon. Served in a white ceramic bowl with a side of crusty bread. The warm wooden table is more visible, providing a cozy and inviting setting.

Shrimp Risotto

Adding different types of protein will offer endless possibilities and help make your risotto even more filling.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 1 ¼ cups Arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups precooked shrimp tailless and deveined
  • 3 cups chicken broth

Instructies

  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
  • Sauté the onion until translucent.
  • Add the Arborio rice and wine, stirring until half of the liquid cooks off.
  • Transfer the mixture to a greased slow cooker insert.
  • Pour in the broth.
  • Cover and cook on high for two-and-a-half hours.
  • Add the shrimp, cooking for an additional 15 minutes of until the shrimp is curled in a “C.”

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the finished dish.icken broth
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Fish / Seafood / Rice
Country European / Italian

Pepper Risotto

A beautifully plated dish of Pepper Risotto served on a rustic wooden table. The dish features creamy, perfectly cooked risotto infused with a mix of red, yellow, and green bell peppers, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Garnished with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper. Served in a white ceramic bowl with a side of crusty bread. The warm wooden table is more visible, providing a cozy and inviting setting.

Pepper Risotto

This colorful risotto is yet another vegetarian dish you can add to your repertoire.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 14 ouncesvegetable broth
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ cup pepper jack cheese cubed

Instructies

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the Arborio rice and broth; cook for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to an oiled slow cooker insert.
  • Add the onion and bell peppers.
  • Cook on low for five hours. Stir in the cheese until it melts before serving.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Add spicy red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Rice
Country European / Italian
Diets Vegetarian

Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto

A beautifully plated dish of Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto served on a rustic wooden table. The dish features creamy, perfectly cooked risotto infused with tender asparagus spears, garlic, and rich Parmesan cheese. Garnished with freshly grated Parmesan and a sprinkle of black pepper. Served in a white ceramic bowl with a side of crusty bread. The warm wooden table is more visible, providing a cozy and inviting setting.

Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto

This variation on risotto is a great way to incorporate more asparagus into your diet.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cups of Arborio rice
  • 14 ounces of vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic minced
  • 2 cups of asparagus chopped
  • ½ cup of light cream
  • ½ cup of milk
  • ½ cup of parmesan cheese shredded

Instructies

  • Add the onion, Arborio rice, broth, and garlic to an oiled slow cooker insert.
  • Cover and cook for two hours on high.
  • Add the asparagus, cream, and milk; cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the parmesan cheese over the risotto and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
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Recipe Category Cheese / Crockpot / Rice / Vegetables
Country European / Italian

Spinach Risotto

A beautifully plated dish of Spinach Risotto served on a rustic wooden table. The dish features creamy, perfectly cooked risotto infused with fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. Garnished with extra spinach leaves and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan. Served in a white ceramic bowl with a side of crusty bread. The warm wooden table is more visible, providing a cozy and inviting setting.

Spinach Risotto

The best part about risotto — besides its creamy flavor — is that you can treat it like a blank canvas. Any flavors are possible.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • ¾ cup white wine
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated

Instructies

  • Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté the shallot until it softens.
  • Add the rice and wine, cooking for 10 minutes.
  • Add the mixture to a greased slow cooker insert, along with the broth.
  • Cover and cook on high for two hours.
  • Stir in the spinach and parmesan cheese, cooking for another 10 minutes.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve with warm buttered rolls to complete the meal.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Rice / Vegetables
Country European / Italian

Escarole and Cannellini Italian Soup

A steaming bowl of Escarole and Cannellini Italian Soup in a rustic ceramic bowl, with tender escarole, creamy white beans, and golden broth. Garnished with Parmesan and olive oil, set on a wooden table with crusty bread and Parmesan in the softly blurred background.

Escarole and Cannellini Italian Soup

This hearty and flavorful dish is also vegetarian-friendly.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 cup of carrots chopped
  • 2 tablespoons of garlic minced
  • 10 ounces of escarole rinsed and chopped
  • 24 ounces of cannellini beans
  • 14 ounces vegetable broth

Instructies

  • Spray the slow cooker insert with a nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the onion, carrots, garlic, escarole, beans, and broth to the insert.
  • Cover and cook on high for four hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Add thick-cut slices of crusty bread for dipping into the soup to complete this dish.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Soup
Country European / Italian
Diets Vegetarian

Tarragon Chicken Over Angel Hair Pasta

Tarragon Chicken over Angel Hair Pasta on a rustic ceramic plate, featuring golden-brown chicken in a creamy tarragon sauce. Garnished with fresh tarragon and Parmesan, set on a wooden table with white wine and Parmesan in the softly blurred background.

Tarragon Chicken Over Angel Hair Pasta

Treat your palate with this savory recipe.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 2 pounds of chicken breast cubed
  • ½ cup of celery diced
  • 5 tablespoons of fresh tarragon chopped
  • ½ cup of white wine
  • ¼ cup of plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons of water
  • 2 tablespoons of flour
  • 1 package of angel hair pasta

Instructies

  • Add the chicken, celery, 3 tablespoons tarragon, and wine to a greased slow cooker insert.
  • Cover and cook for seven hours on low.
  • Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the yogurt and lemon juice to the sauce and turn the slow cooker temperature to high.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the water and flour.
  • Add the mixture to the slow cooker, continuing to cook until sauce thickens.
  • Boil the angel hair pasta according to package directions, or until al dente.
  • Ladle the sauce over the chicken and pasta.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve this dish alongside a garden salad for a complete meal.
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Recipe Category Chicken / Crockpot / Pasta
Country European / Italian

Turkey and Artichokes Over Elbow Pasta

Turkey and Artichokes over Elbow Pasta on a rustic ceramic plate, featuring sautéed turkey and artichoke hearts in a light garlic herb sauce. Garnished with parsley and Parmesan, set on a wooden table with white wine and Parmesan in the softly blurred background.

Turkey and Artichokes Over Elbow Pasta

Turkey doesn’t always have to mean Thanksgiving, as you’ll find out with this succulent dish.
Portions:4
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 pound of boneless turkey breast sliced
  • 2 shallots diced
  • ½ cup of white wine
  • 1 lemon sliced
  • 2 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons of dried thyme
  • 20 ounces of artichoke hearts
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 package of elbow pasta

Instructies

  • Add the turkey, shallots, wine, lemon, and broth to a greased slow cooker insert.
  • Cover and cook on low for six hours.
  • Remove the turkey and skim any fat from the top of the sauce.
  • Add the artichoke hearts and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Boil the elbow pasta according to package directions or until al dente.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Pasta / Turkey
Country European / Italian

Ham and Cheese Pasta

Ham and Cheese Pasta on a rustic ceramic plate, featuring tender pasta in a creamy cheese sauce with diced ham, garnished with parsley and Parmesan. Set on a wooden table with a small bowl of cheese and a glass of white wine in the softly blurred background.

Ham and Cheese Pasta

Ease picky eaters into a love for all things Italian with this recipe’s familiar flavors.
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 package of rigatoni
  • 2 cups of ham steak cubed
  • 16 ounce jar of Alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups of mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 cup of light cream
  • 1 cup of skim milk
  • 1 tablespoon of flour

Instructies

  • Boil the rigatoni for five minutes, then drain and transfer to an oiled slow cooker insert.
  • Place the ham, Alfredo sauce, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the pasta.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the cream, milk, and flour.
  • Pour the mixture into the insert.
  • Top with the other cup of mozzarella cheese.
  • Cover and cook on low for four hours.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Try different shapes of pasta — like farfalle or rotelle — to charm children.
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Recipe Category Cheese / Meat / Pasta / Pork
Country European / Italian

Scallops in Tomato Sauce

Scallops in Tomato Sauce on a rustic ceramic plate, featuring seared scallops in a rich garlic-infused tomato sauce, garnished with fresh basil and Parmesan. Set on a wooden table with crusty bread and a glass of white wine in the softly blurred background.

Scallops in Tomato Sauce

Dazzle with this gourmet dish at dinner during special occasions or just as a pick-me-up during the middle of the week.
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Ingrediënten

  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon of garlic minced
  • 3 cups tomatoes diced
  • 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
  • 8 ounce can of tomato paste
  • ½ cup of red wine
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons of dried parsley
  • 2 pounds of fresh scallops

Instructies

  • Grease the slow cooker insert.
  • Add the onion, tomatoes, tomato sauce and paste, wine, and herbs to the insert.
  • Cover and cook on low for seven hours.
  • Turn the slow cooker temperature to high and add the scallops.
  • Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Serve this recipe over your favorite pasta to complete the dish.
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Recipe Category Crockpot / Fish / Seafood
Country European / Italian
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