Godfather Food

GODFATHER

Steps:

• In a rocks glass with ice, combine the scotch and amaretto. Stir.

THE GODFATHER'S SPAGHETTI SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium heat in a large pot.
• Add garlic and cook for a few minutes. Do not let the garlic burn.
• Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously so that a relatively smooth consistence is reached.
• Add sausages and meatballs and stir until the meat is coated.
• Add a splash of red wine, then the sugar according to taste.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for a minimum of 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
• Serve by ladling over cooked pasta.
• Tip: It's not in the movie, but a teaspoon each of basil and oregano is suggested.
• Tip 2: If you're using canned whole tomatoes, draining them and then crushing them by hand will result in a chunky sauce. Canned crushed tomatoes will create a slightly thinner sauce, while canned chopped tomatoes will result in a thicker sauce.

THE GODFATHER BURGER

Steps:

• ~NOTE~ I use Recipe #82337 for the buns which can be made up a day ahead of time or several weeks ahead of time if frozen. The recipe makes 2 loafs, but I divide the dough to make 8 buns. If you don't have time to make the focaccia buns, then regular buns can be used.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine bread and milk and allow to sit for several minutes.
• Squeeze the milk from the bread and discard milk.
• In the same mixing bowl, combine the wet bread, ground beef, garlic, parmesan cheese, oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes, pepper, and salt.
• Mix ingredients by hand to combine well.
• Divide meat mixture into 4 and form 4 patties about 3/4-inch to 1-inch thick.
• In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil with butter.
• Once butter is melted, add sliced red onions and saute until tender, but not brown.
• Remove onions from skillet and place on a plate.
• Place patties in hot skillet.
• Cook patties 5-6 minutes on each side, or until done to your liking.
• While patties are cooking, you can toast the buns, if desired.
• Just before patties are done, place 1 slice of provolone cheese and 1 slice on mozzarella on top of each patty and allow to melt.
• Remove patties from skillet and place them on paper towels to drain.
• Place each patty on a rosemary focaccia bun.
• Top each patty with a slices of roasted red bell pepper and a few grilled onions.
• Serve open face and allow your guest to dress up their burgers with the condiment of their choice - such as lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and mustard.

GODFATHER

Steps:

• Pour the whisky and amaretto into a mixing glass or jug. Add a large handful of ice, then stir with a long-handled spoon until the outside of the glass feels very cold. Taste to check the dilution, then fill a tumbler or rocks glass with ice.
• Strain the cocktail into the ice-filled glass. Either drop in the strip of orange peel or, to make a twist, trim the ragged edges from the peel and twist into a spiral around a skewer. Hold for a moment, then release gently and drop into the glass.