# Italian Inspired

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Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca Salad with Pepperoncini, Arugula & Pecorino

Apr 28, 2026

Italian white bean salad with Rancho Gordo Alubia Blanca beans, pepperoncini, arugula, roasted red peppers, and Pecorino Romano. A fresh, easy side dish for pasta or grilled meals.

Rancho Gordo Cranberry Beans Pasta e Fagioli with Pancetta

Apr 20, 2026

A rich, comforting pasta e fagioli made with Rancho Gordo cranberry beans, pancetta, cabbage, and red wine. Built step by step for deep flavor, then finished with olive oil and a splash of balsamic to bring it all together.

Rancho Gordo Cranberry Bean and Farro Soup (Light & Brothy Recipe)

Apr 15, 2026

A light, brothy cranberry bean and farro soup made with Rancho Gordo beans, finished with lemon, spinach, and extra virgin olive oil. Simple, comforting, and the kind of meal you’ll want to make again tomorrow.

The Rotisserie Chicken Salad That Eats Like Dinner

Apr 14, 2026

Juicy rotisserie chicken pieces served over arugula with Dijon vinaigrette, tomatoes, olives, and homemade croutons. A simple dinner salad that feels like a full meal.

Simple & Quick Grilled Italian Chicken Breast (Thin Sliced & Tender)

Apr 9, 2026

Learn how to make tender grilled chicken breast by slicing it thin and cooking it hot and fast. This simple Italian marinade delivers juicy, flavorful chicken in minutes—perfect for an easy, light dinner.

Orecchiette with White Beans, Sausage, and Broccoli Rabe

Jan 23, 2026

A cozy, Southern Italian–inspired pasta with orecchiette, sausage, creamy white beans, and broccoli rabe—finished loose and glossy for maximum comfort.

Hearty Sausage & King City Pink Bean Pasta Fagioli

Jan 20, 2026

A hearty, slow-simmered pasta fagioli made with Italian sausage and King City Pink Beans. Comfort food for cold winter days, cooked low and slow.

Penne ai Legumi (Italian Bean Pantry Pasta Inspired by Fagioli)

Jan 6, 2026

This Italian bean pasta starts loose and brothy on purpose. Pasta cooks directly in the beans, creating a creamy, deeply satisfying vegetarian dish without shortcuts.

My Wife’s Christmas Meatball Lasagna

Dec 25, 2025

A true all-day Christmas tradition—slow-simmered sauce, tender meatballs, and a lasagna we only make for the biggest days.

Creamy Polenta with Tomato Beans and Pancetta (Italian-Style Recipe)

Dec 22, 2025

Creamy Anson Mills polenta topped with slow-simmered beans, tomatoes, and pancetta—finished with a splash of red wine vinegar that brings the whole dish into balance. Simple, humble, and deeply satisfying.

All-Day Tomato Meat Sauce with Spaghetti (Slow-Cooked, Kid-Friendly Comfort Food)

Dec 9, 2025

An all-day tomato meat sauce that tastes like home. Slow-cooked with soffritto, beef, tomatoes, and optional mushroom tea, this cozy bowl of spaghetti is pure comfort — the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell like love.

Lentil Minestrone | A Weeknight Friendly, Hearty Vegetable Soup

Nov 25, 2025

A hearty, weeknight friendly lentil minestrone loaded with vegetables, pasta, and Swiss chard. Simple ingredients, big flavor.