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italian christmas dinner

Italian Christmas Dinner: 5 Heartwarming Recipes

  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Traditional Italian Christmas dinner featuring classic dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 kg of pasta
  • 500 g of beef
  • 300 g of pork
  • 200 g of cheese
  • 2 cups of tomato sauce
  • 4 cloves of garlic
  • 1 onion
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and onion.
  3. Add beef and pork, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in tomato sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Mix in cooked pasta.
  7. Top with cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with a side of salad.
  • Pair with red wine.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 80 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: Italian Christmas dinner, holiday recipes, festive meals