Recipes

Willow Glen 50 Year Anniversary Fusilloni Pasta Salad
Ingredients
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1 lb Monograno Fusilloni pasta
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1 jar Divina sliced Kalamata olives, drained
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1 jar Divina pitted green olives, drained and roughly chopped
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1/3 jar sliced pepperoncini, chopped
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1/3 jar Divina hot giardiniera
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1/3 red onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
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1 jar Divina roasted tomatoes, chopped
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2–3 tbsp of the roasted tomato oil (from the jar)
Optional (but worth it)
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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Splash of red wine vinegar or fresh lemon juice
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Salt & freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Shaved Parmesan or pecorino
Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the fusilloni to your desired doneness (al dente recommended). Drain and let cool slightly.
2. Prep the mix-ins
While the pasta cooks, chop the green olives, pepperoncini, giardiniera (if needed), red onion, parsley, and roasted tomatoes.
3. Build the salad
In a large bowl, combine:
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Cooked pasta
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Kalamata olives
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Green olives
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Pepperoncini
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Giardiniera
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Red onion
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Parsley
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Roasted tomatoes
4. Dress it
Add 2–3 tablespoons of the roasted tomato oil. If using, add olive oil and a splash of vinegar or lemon juice. Toss well until everything is evenly coated.
5. Season & finish
Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Add cheese if using.
6. Let it sit
For best flavor, let the salad sit at room temp for 20–30 minutes or refrigerate and bring back slightly before serving.
Notes:
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The fusilloni’s ridges hold all that oil and flavor—don’t skimp on tossing well.
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If serving later, reserve a little extra oil to refresh before serving.

Lentil Pasta with
Roasted Artichokes and Tuna
Ingredients
1 Box of DeCecco Lentil Pasta
1 Jar Tonnino Tuna Fillets with Lemon
1 Jar of San Giuliano Roasted Artichoke Hearts sliced
1/2 Jar of San Giuliano Sun Dried Tomatoes Sliced
8 Basil Leaves Chiffonade
Laudemio Olive Oil for Drizzle
Directions:
Cook Pasta as directed on the box. Combine prepared ingredients
into one bowl, gently stir in the warm pasta, allowing the tuna to break apart.
Drizzle with Laudemio and Salt and Pepper to taste.
This recipe is very high in protein and a quick and healthy dinner.

Fusilloni Pasta
with Italian Sausage
Ingredients
1 lb. Bulk Italian Sausage
1/2 Sweet Yellow Onion, finely diced
2 1/4 cups of Aneto Chicken Broth
1 Pint Straus Heavy Whipping Cream
Large pinch of Saffron (15+ threads)
2 tbs EVOO
Directions:
In a large pan over medium heat sauté onions in EVOO. Add italian sausage and break apart large chunks while it browns. Put a large pot of salted water on to boil for the pasta. When the sausage is well browned, add the chicken broth and the saffron. Be sure to break up the saffron stems. Then add cream and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking on a medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until cream reduces and sauce holds on the side of a spoon.
Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the box.
When the pasta is ready, ladle the pasta into the large pan. Mix pasta into the sauce. Top with chopped fresh italian parsley if desired.

Paella
Ingredients
1 - 14 inch Paella Pans or large flat pan
1/2 bag Matrix La Bomb Rice
32 Oz. Chicken Broth
1/2 bottle of white wine (not oaky, we recommend Pinot Grigio)
1 large pinch of Saffron threads
1 jar of Matiz Paella Sofritto
3 tbs Smoked Paprika
1 jar of San Giuliano roasted peppers (drained and diced, keep oil)
1 jar of San Giuliano Whole Roasted Artichoke Hearts (drained sliced into 6ths)
1 Package Palacios Chorizo (peeled and sliced in moons)
2 lbs peeled raw prawns (keep whole)
6 Boneless skinless chicken thighs (cubed)
4 ears of corn (broken into 3rds)
1 bag of frozen peas
1 bunch of asparagus (cut into 1 inch bites) *Add or substitute veggies like green beans, onion, frozen corn, and fennel
*Change up the protein, add mussels, clams, scallops, chicken breast, pork, and different types of fish
Preparation:
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Toss cubed chicken with Smoked Paprika until completely coated
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Heat chicken broth in a pot on medium, add a pinch of Saffron
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Pour reserved pepper oil into paella pan on medium high heat, add chicken and let brown.
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Pour 2 cup of Matiz La Bomb rice into pan, allow to lightly brown (similar to Risotto)
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Ladel chicken broth into pan
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Stir in the Sofritto jar until rice and liquid are mixed in
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Pour l /3 of a bottle of wine into the pan, turn down heat to a simmer and avoid stirring
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Once the liquid starts to evaporate, add vegetables, shrimp, and chorizo
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Serve when veggies and protein are all cooked. Rice is done when it is a little firm to the bite.
