Sarah Holden shows how to make the ultimate skillet meal. Sweet or hot Italian sausage, plus two types of cheese, pack in all the flavor with very little work.
Jeff Mauro bolsters the usual basil with spinach, walnuts, golden raisins and lemon for the most flavorful pesto. Toss with hot pasta and juicy grilled sausages for a super-satisfying supper.
Giada De Laurentiis's grandfather, Dino De Laurentiis, spent a fair amount of time in Florence, Italy shooting his movie Hannibal. Giada takes a walk down memory lane visiting some of the filming locations, then returns home to create a meal inspired by Dino and the Florence landscape: Asparagus and Grilled Melon Salad, Sausage, Chianti and Fava Bean Spaghetti, and Chianti Affogato.
Molly Yeh is putting together a Midwest-Italian inspired feast for Nick's new brass ensemble, The
Northern Plains! She's making sausage forward Spaghetti and Juicy Lucy Meatballs, Charred Broccolini on creamy Homemade Ricotta, and a lively, bright Marinated Bean Salad. For dessert, there are buttery Italian Bakery Cookies sandwiched with raspberry jam and dipped in chocolate with sprinkles.