Simply Potatoes Italian Casserole Giambotta 5fix Food

CIAMBOTTA (GIAMBOTTA)

Steps:

• Add olive oil to a large pot or Dutch oven and place over medium heat.
• Once hot, add the onions and cook for 5 minutes until starting to soften.
• Add the garlic and cook an additional minute until fragrant.
• Add the potatoes and eggplant, stir to toss with the onions and garlic and let cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add chopped tomatoes, zucchini and bell peppers, toss to combine, cover with a lid and let cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Remove lid, season to taste with salt and pepper, add the basil and parsley and cook an additional 5 minutes.
• Serve as desired with crusty bread, over rice, with added white beans, etc.

SIMPLE SAUCY POTATOES

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine the remaining ingredients, reserving 1/3 cup bacon crumbles; pour over potatoes and mix well. Cover and cook on high for 4-5 hours. Top with reserved bacon and if desired, chopped chives and coarse cracked pepper.

GIAMBOTTA

Steps:

• Heat skillet over medium heat.
• Add oil and coat pan.
• Add garlic and cook until soft, but not brown.
• Drain liquid from tomatoes and reserve.
• Add tomatoes and oregano to pan and cook 20-30 minutes over moderate heat, stirring occasionally.
• While tomatoes are cooking parboil potatoes and beans separately (I've nuked potatoes in the micro and obtained satisfactory results- it's quicker than boiling).
• Drain cooked (al dente preferably) beans and add them to the tomato mixture.
• Cut potatoes into 1 inch cubes and add to sauce.
• Cook for another 5-10 minutes (if the mixture needs more moisture or you just prefer this dish saucier you can add some of the reserved liquid at this stage).
• Salt and pepper to taste.

SIMPLY POTATOES ITALIAN CASSEROLE (GIAMBOTTA) #5FIX

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
• 2. Place all ingredients into non-stick baking pan. Stir to mix.
• 3. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
• 4. Remove from oven and serve.

ITALIAN GIAMBOTTA

Steps:

• In a cast iron skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil. Add onions and saute until translucent. Add all the remaining vegetables, season with salt and pepper and bring to a simmer. Stir well and cover the pan. Let cook on a low flame for about 20 minutes, stirring often. Remove cover and continue to cook vegetables until tender and no cooking liquid remains in the skillet, about 15 minutes more. Adjust seasoning and serve hot, or cool down.

GIAMBOTTA

Steps:

• Sweat the garlic, onion and salt in the oil for 5-7 minutes on a low heat in a covered pan. Stir frequently.
• While that is sweating, chop up the vegetables. First add the eggplant, then potatoes, fennel, pepper, zuchinni, and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle in the dried basil now, but save the fresh to add at the end if using that.
• Increase heat and simmer for 40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

SIMPLY ITALIAN POTATO PIE #5FIX

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Partially thaw chicken breast strips if necessary and slice into ½ inch chunks.
• Place chicken chunks and frozen vegetables in a large bowl; add pesto and toss all until pesto is distributed over chicken and vegetables.
• Spray an 11 X 7 inch casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Add vegetables and chicken to casserole dish.
• Combine mashed potatoes with the tomatoes and their flavorful oil. Spread potato/tomato mixture over chicken and vegetables, being careful to cover completely all the way to edges of dish.
• Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.
• Remove cover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

POTATO BAKE WITH ONIONS AND PANCETTA #5FIX

Steps:

• Brown the pancetta in a pan till slightly crisp. Add the sliced onions, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook slowly till soft. In a small bowl, add the olive oil and set aside.
• Using a small casserole or baking dish, brush lightly with the oil. Starting with a layer of some Simply Potatoes Shredded Hash Browns, next pancetta/onion mix, continue alternating layers and end with a layer of potatoes. Lightly brush the top with the spice mix and sprinkle coarse salt on the top, bake very slowly in a 350 degree oven for 30-45 minutes (depending on the thickness of your casserole). Test by piercing with a thin knife, if it goes through smoothly, it's done! You can increase or decrease any of these ingredients to fit any size baking dish, large or small, just adjust your cooking time and test with a thin knife. Enjoy!