Minestra Maritata

Packed with bold flavors, this recipe makes for a filling main course.

Try this recipe from Nate Appleman’s “A16 Food and Wine” for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

Serves 6 as a first course, or 4 as a main course

* Coarse salt
* 4 ounces (1/2 bunch) dandelion greens, coarsely chopped
* 1 bunch (6 ounces) rapini, tough stems removed and coarsely chopped
* 6 cups coarsely chopped cabbage (about 1/2 head)
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
* 2 ribs celery, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, crushed
* 1 bay leaf
* 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
* 1 ounce pancetta, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
* 2 cups Cheese Brodo
* 1 cup Prosciutto Brodo  Read more... (309 words, 1 image, estimated 1:14 mins reading time)

Minestrone Soup

This simple recipe for delicious minestrone soup was adapted from the September 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living and is part of the Kirkland Signature Martha Stewart product line, available at Costco.

Ingredients

Makes 10 cups; serves 8  Read more... (454 words, 1 image, estimated 1:49 mins reading time)

Autumn Minestrone Soup

Make this autumn minestrone soup recipe any night for a warm, yummy treat.

Ingredients

Serves 6 to 8

* 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
* 2 stalks celery, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
* 1/2 bulb fennel, cut into 1-by-1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
* 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
* 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 can (35 ounces) whole tomatoes, lightly crushed
* 8 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
* 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
* Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
* 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar
* 1 1/2 bunches Swiss chard leaves, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)
* 2 cups cooked tubetti pasta, for serving
* Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish  Read more... (246 words, 1 image, estimated 59 secs reading time)

Tomato Soup

This simple recipe for delicious tomato soup is part of the Kirkland Signature Martha Stewart product line, available at Costco.

Ingredients

Makes 6 cups

* 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 24 ounces canned whole plum tomatoes
* 3 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
* 2 teaspoons sea salt
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions  Read more... (175 words, 1 image, estimated 42 secs reading time)

Rigatoni with Sausage and Tomato Cream Sauce

Tubes of rigatoni hold the tomato sauce, giving you a burst of creamy flavor with every bite. Use either hot or mild Italian sausage here, depending on your preference.

Yield: 4

Ingredients

* 1  tablespoon  olive oil
* 1 1/2  pounds  mild or hot Italian sausage, casings removed
* 1  onion, chopped
* 3  cloves garlic, minced
* 1/3  cup  dry white wine
* 1 1/2  cups  canned crushed tomatoes in thick puree (from a 15-ounce can)
* 1/2  teaspoon  salt
* 1/2  teaspoon  fresh-ground black pepper
* 1/4  cup  chopped fresh parsley
* 1  cup  light cream
* 1  pound  rigatoni
* Grated Parmesan, for serving  Read more... (294 words, 1 image, estimated 1:11 mins reading time)