Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It (29 page)

53 milligrams sodium

A
LMOND
-O
RANGE
B
ISCOTTI
,
PAGE
200

[2 biscotti per serving]

Each serving:

175 calories

33 grams carbohydrate

3 grams fat

0 grams saturated fat

42 milligrams cholesterol

1 gram fiber

4 grams protein

53 milligrams sodium

D
OUBLE
C
HOCOLATE
B
ISCOTTI
,
PAGE
200

[2 biscotti per serving]

Each serving:

224 calories

39 grams carbohydrate

7 grams fat

3 grams saturated fat

42 milligrams cholesterol

2 grams fiber

5 grams protein

55 milligrams sodium

Chapter 11
: ITALIAN DRESSING AND DELICIOUS SHOES

F
ENNEL
S
ALAD
,
PAGE
214

Each serving:

83 calories

5 grams carbohydrate

7 grams fat

1 gram saturated fat

0 milligrams cholesterol

2 grams fiber

1 gram protein

177 milligrams sodium

P
ANZANELLA
S
ALAD
,
PAGE
214

Each serving:

341 calories

28 grams carbohydrate

23 grams fat

4 grams saturated fat

5 milligrams cholesterol

2 grams fiber

7 grams protein

498 milligrams sodium

G
IARDINO
M
INESTRONE
,
PAGE
216

Each serving:

113 calories

15 grams carbohydrate

4 grams fat

1 gram saturated fat

3 milligrams cholesterol

3 grams fiber

5 grams protein

257 milligrams sodium

P
ASTA
U
MBRIA
,
PAGE
217

Each serving:

473 calories

63 grams carbohydrate

19 grams fat

4 grams saturated fat

11 milligrams cholesterol

5 grams fiber

14 grams protein

296 milligrams sodium

S
KINNY
S
NAPPER
,
PAGE
219

Each serving:

226 calories

9 grams carbohydrate

8 grams fat

1 gram saturated fat

50 milligrams cholesterol

3 grams fiber

30 grams protein

504 milligrams sodium

Chapter 12
: LOVE-LOVE-LOVE

S
PAGHETTI
A
LL’UBRIACO
(D
RUNKEN
S
PAGHETTI
),
PAGE
224

Each serving:

462 calories

70 grams carbohydrate

9 grams fat

2 grams saturated fat

6 milligrams cholesterol

6 grams fiber

16 grams protein

481 milligrams sodium

S
ICILIAN
S
TEAK
,
PAGE
225

Each serving:

490 calories

7 grams carbohydrate

29 grams fat

10 grams saturated fat

112 milligrams cholesterol

1 gram fiber

47 grams protein

343 milligrams sodium

L
USCIOUS
L
INGUINE WITH
M
ANILA
C
LAMS
,
PAGE
228

Each serving:

486 calories

59 grams carbohydrate

18 grams fat

5 grams saturated fat

29 milligrams cholesterol

2 grams fiber

18 grams protein

85 milligrams sodium

F
RESH
F
RUIT WITH
B
EAUTIFUL
B
ALSAMIC
G
LAZE
,
PAGE
231

Each serving:

90 calories

22 grams carbohydrate

0 grams fat

0 grams saturated fat

0 milligrams cholesterol

3 grams fiber

1 gram protein

6 milligrams sodium

F
RESH
S
TRAWBERRIES AND
S
AMBUCA
,
PAGE
232

Each serving:

151 calories

25 grams carbohydrate

0 grams fat

0 grams saturated fat

0 milligrams cholesterol

3 grams fiber

1 gram protein

2 milligrams sodium

P
IZZA
N
UTELLA
,
PAGE
232

Each serving:

143 calories

20 grams carbohydrate

6 grams fat

1 gram saturated fat

0 milligrams cholesterol

1 gram fiber

3 grams protein

101 milligrams sodium

This book is not intended to be a weight- loss program. The information in this book reflects the author’s experiences and opinions on eating and cooking. The advice contained herein may not be suitable for your situation. You should always consult with your physician before undergoing any change in your diet, particularly pregnant women and any persons with an underlying health condition such as diabetes. The publisher and author make no representations or warranties as to the information contained in this book and specifically disclaim liability for any damage, loss, or injury a reader may sustain. The mention of specific companies in this book does not imply an endorsement by the publisher or the author, nor does the mention of any specific companies imply that they endorse this book, its author, or the publisher.

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A

almond(s):

beautiful biscotti, 199–200

cookies, Mamma Antonia’s amazing, 195–96

anchovies:

pizza Napoletana, 151

pizza with garlic and, 148

appetizers, 169, 177

balsamic garlic bites, 182

bruschetta classica, 178

bruschetta e prosciutto, 180

caponata bruschetta, 181

Salerno stuffed mushrooms, 182–84

arrabbiata, the angry sauce, 125

B

bacon, 108

balsamic:

garlic bites, 182

glaze, beautiful, fresh fruit with, 231

basil, 19, 46–47, 71

Giardino minestrone, 216

growing, 82

-lemon drizzle, T-Sizzle’s, 48

panzanella salad, 214–15

pesto, 130

pesto, Audriana’s, 131–33

pizza Margherita, 144

salsa cruda, 87

zucchini “spaghetti” salad, 84

beef:

Gia’s Napoletano sauce, 121–23

Papà’s steak pizzaiola, 187–89

Sicilian steak, 225–27

Bellinis:

bellissimo, 172

lazy, 174

biscotti, beautiful, 199–200

Bolognese sauce, Gabriella’s, 120–21

bread, 15–16

bruschetta classica, 178

bruschetta e prosciutto, 180

caponata bruschetta, 181

panzanella salad, 214–15

bruschetta:

caponata, 181

classica, 178

e prosciutto, 180

bucatini all’Amatriciana, 109–10

C

calories, 90–91, 222

canola oil, 26

capers, 50, 71

caponata bruschetta, 181

Danielle’s puttanesca sauce, 123–24

pizza Napoletana, 151

sexy swordfish with lemon and, 51

voluptuous veal piccata, 189–91

caponata bruschetta, 181

carbohydrates, 89–91

cheese, 82

bruschetta e prosciutto, 180

panzanella salad, 215–16

pasta cacio e pepe, 112

pizza al prosciutto, 152

pizza Giudice, 147

pizza Margherita, 144

pizza Napoletana, 151

chicken:

breasts with lemony thyme marinade, 70

feast, one-pan oven-roasted, 186–87

soup, tempting tomato and oregano, 57–59

chocolate:

double, biscotti, 200

Mamma Antonia’s amazing almond cookies, 195–96

pizza Nutella, 232–35

clams, Manila, luscious linguine with, 228

coffee, 169, 198–99

cookies, Mamma Antonia’s amazing almond, 195–96

D

desserts, 169, 194, 230

fresh fruit with beautiful balsamic glaze, 231

fresh strawberries and Sambuca, 232

lemonita granita, 196

Mamma Antonia’s amazing almond cookies, 195–96

pizza Nutella, 232–35

dinners, 169–70

one-pan oven-roasted chicken feast, 186–87

Papà’s steak pizzaiola, 187–89

Sicilian steak, 225–27

stuffed flounder Florentine, 191–92

voluptuous veal piccata, 189–91

drinks, 169, 171

bellissimo linis, 172

Dina’s virgin mimosa, 176

homemade limoncello, 175

lazy Bellinis, 174

“skinny,” 174

E

eggplant:

caponata bruschetta, 181

pasta Umbria, 217

espresso, 198

F

farfalle con piselli, 110–11

farmer’s markets, 79–80

fashion, 203–12

budget and, 211–12

Italian, history of, 204–5

tips for, 205–11

fat, 24–25

fennel salad, 214

fiber, 20, 98–99

fish and seafood, 21

gorgeous garlic shrimp, 54

luscious linguine with Manila clams, 228

sexy swordfish with capers and lemon, 51

skinny snapper, 219

stuffed flounder Florentine, 191–92

flounder, stuffed, Florentine, 191–92

food strainers, 158–59

fruit, fresh, with beautiful bal-samic glaze, 231

G

garden, 80–81

herb, 81–82

garlic, 18, 52–53, 71

American vs. Chinese-grown,
80

bites, balsamic, 182

myths about, 19

pizza with anchovies and, 148

removing smell from hands, 53

shrimp, gorgeous, 54

granita, lemonita, 196

guanciale, 108

bucatini all’Amatriciana,
109–10

H

happiness, 221–22

healthy food, 6, 15, 16–21, 73–83

farmer’s markets and, 79–80

garden and, 80–81

raw, 83

six rules for loving your food, 74–79

herb garden, 81–82

herbs and spices, 43–71

hostessing, 170

I

Italian cuisine, 6, 13–21

farmer’s markets and, 79–80

number of ingredients in, 77

raw dishes in, 83

superfoods in, 16–21

Italian dinners, traditional,
169–70

Italian fashion, 204–5

L

lemon:

-basil drizzle, T-Sizzle’s, 48

chicken breasts with lemony thyme marinade, 70

homemade limoncello, 175

lemonita granita, 196

sexy swordfish with capers and, 51

limoncello, homemade, 175

linguine:

luscious, with Manila clams, 228

sin-free, with parsley sauce, 61

Teresa’s favorite, 106

M

marinara sauce, Milania’s, 119–20

pizza al prosciutto, 152

pizza Napoletana, 151

meat:

Gabriella’s Bolognese sauce, 120–21

Gia’s Napoletano sauce, 121–23

Papà’s steak pizzaiola, 187–89

pizza with Italian sausage, 153

pork chops alla salvia, 66

Sicilian steak, 225–27

voluptuous veal piccata, 189–91

mimosa, Dina’s virgin, 176

minestrone, Giardino, 216

mushroom(s):

portobello, sauce, penne with, 113

Salerno stuffed, 182–84

N

Napoletano sauce, Gia’s, 121–23

necklaces, 212

O

oils, 25–27

olive oil, 16, 23–41

baking with, 29, 30–31

bottles for, 32, 33

buying, 33–40

as condiment, 29, 31–32

cooking with, 29, 30

extra virgin, 34, 35, 36, 40

fat and, 24–25

freshness of, 28, 32–33

label terms on, 34–40

price of, 28, 33

production of, 34, 35–36

sexy Italian salad dressing, 41

for skin and hair, 31, 36

storing, 32–33, 34–35

taste of, 27–28

virgin, 35, 36

olives, 29

caponata bruschetta, 181

Danielle’s puttanesca sauce, 123–24

panzanella salad, 214–15

oregano, 19, 56, 71

bruschetta classica, 178

pizza Napoletana, 151

and tomato chicken soup, tempting, 57–59

P

pancetta, 108

bucatini all’Amatriciana, 109–10

panzanella salad, 214–15

parsley, 18, 20, 59–60, 71

bruschetta e prosciutto, 180

Giardino minestrone, 216

luscious linguine with Manila clams, 228

pizza Giudice, 147

Salerno stuffed mushrooms, 182–84

salsa cruda, 87

sauce, sin-free linguine with, 61

pasta, 15, 89–113, 169, 170

brand name vs. generic, 96–97

bronze drawn, 95, 97

bucatini all’Amatriciana,
109–10

cacio e pepe, 112

carbohydrates and, 89–91

cooking, 99–102

farfalle con piselli, 110–11

fresh vs. dried, 93, 94–95

Giardino minestrone, 216

homemade vs. store-bought, 95–96

luscious linguine with Manila clams, 228

measuring, 98

myths about, 91–92

pairings with, 102

penne with portobello mushroom sauce, 113

premium, 97

raw, munching on, 93

serving sizes of, 98, 99

shapes of, 93–94, 103–4

sin-free linguine with parsley sauce, 61

spaghetti all’ubriaco (drunken spaghetti), 224

specialty, 98

temperature of water for boiling, 99

Teresa’s favorite tagliatelle, 106

Umbria, 217

whole-wheat, 98–99

pasta sauces,
see
sauces

peas:

farfalle con piselli, 110–11

Teresa’s favorite tagliatelle, 106

penne:

with portobello mushroom sauce, 113

skinny pasta al burro, 128–30

pesto, 130

Audriana’s, 131–33

pine nuts:

Audriana’s pesto, 131–33

sautéed zucchini “spaghetti” with, 86

pizza, 14, 135–53

with anchovies and garlic, 148

dough, old world, 141–42

four steps to success with, 137–41

Giudice, 147

history of, 136–37

with Italian sausage, 153

Margherita, 144

Napoletana, 151

Nutella, 232–35

al prosciutto, 152

pizza stones, 138

pork, 108

chops alla salvia, 66

Gabriella’s Bolognese sauce, 120–21

Gia’s Napoletano sauce, 121–23

potatoes:

one-pan oven-roasted chicken feast, 186–87

rosemary, 64

sin-free linguine with parsley sauce, 61

poultry,
see
chicken

prosciutto, 108

bruschetta e, 180

pizza al, 152

puttanesca sauce, Danielle’s, 123–24

R

ravioli, 13–14

raw food, 83