# Italian Inspired

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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 & Rancho Gordo 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.

Rancho Gordo Beluga 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.

Pepperoncini–Balsamic Pot Roast (Italian Beef–Inspired)

Nov 22, 2025

A Chicago-inspired pot roast with pepperoncini, balsamic, and deep beef flavor — slow cooked until the meat is tender and the sauce sings.

Tortellini en Brodo (Using Liquid Gold)

Nov 21, 2025

A warm, cozy bowl of tortellini simmered in Liquid Gold—simple, soothing, and exactly what you want on a chilly night.