Posts by Claro's Italian Markets, Inc.

1 pound imported pasta4 cups half and half cream6 slices of pancetta8 ounces mushrooms, fresh or canned4 ounces butter4 tablespoons flour1 medium diced onion1 tablespoons minced garlic2 cups frozen peaspepper to tastegrated imported romano cheese6 ounces shredded fontina cheese Prepare pasta as usual in large pot of salted water. Cook a/ dente, which means pasta…

We sell an instant polenta that cooks in 3-5 minutes and saves quite a bit of time, to say nothing of your hands. The texture is a little finer, but the trade off is definately worth it! 12 cups water (keep a separate pot with boiling water in reserve)1 tablespoon salt4 cups polenta (coarse or…

Dough1/2 pound semolina4 pounds flour3-4 cups lukewarm water1 tablespoon Salt Sauce1 white onion, chopped3/4 cup olive oil3 cloves minced garlicimported grated romano cheese Work the flour, semolina and salt with enough lukewarm water to make a fairly firm dough. Knead well. Cover to prevent it from drying out and let it rest for about 10-15…

2-28 ounce cans chopped tomatoes1 bottle or box strained tomatoes1/4 cup extra virgin olive oilfresh sweet basil 1 large onion, diced2 tablespoons minced garlicsalt and pepper to taste Place onions, garlic and olive oil oin a large saucepan ver medium high heat and saute until onions until they are clear and slightly brown. Add all…

George is Mary Linda’s husband and this is his favorite sauce. Pork honestly does make the best sauce! 3 pounds farmer style pork ribs(cut into about 2″ cubes, if there are bones just cut them as close as you can to 2″ cubes)2-28 ounce cans chopped tomatoes1 large diced onion1/3 cup olive oil1 box or…

1 pound long grain rice1 cup imported grated romano1 pound Claro’s seasoned bread crumbs 1 cube butter or margarinesalt and pepper to taste2 eggs, beaten Filling1 medium onion, finely chopped2 tablespoon tomato paste2 tablespoons sugarsalad oil (for frying) 1 pound ground beef1/3 cup watersalt and pepper to taste Filling instructions: Saute onions and ground beef.…

1 pound uncooked Aborio rice1 tablespoon chopped garlic1 envelope powdered saffron2 tbsp. olive oil8 ounces shredded fontina cheese1-16 ounce package frozen peas 1 medium onion, diced1 cup dry white wine2 tablespoons butter3 cups chicken broth*imported grated romano cheesewhite pepper to taste *approximate amount…you may want to use a little more or less until the rice…

MEAT SAUCE:2 pounds lean ground beef1 large diced onion1 pound Claro’s fresh Italian sausage(casings removed)2 tablespoons minced garlic 8 ounces fresh or canned sliced mushrooms1-15 ounce jar or brick strained tomatoesfresh sweet basilsalt and pepper to taste Brown ground beef, sausage, onions and garlic in good sized pan over medium heat. After browned, add mushrooms…

1-16 ounce package angel hair pasta8-10 fresh garden tomatoes8-10 fresh sweet basil leaves1-2 cups extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon fresh minced garlicFresh ground peppergrated imported pecorino romano cheese pinch of red chili flakes Finely dice the fresh tomatoes and place into glass bowl. Add torn pieces of sweet basil, garlic and olive oil. Use…