Lisa Caponigri - Lisa's Italian Kitchen

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There is a world of difference between Italian-American lasagne and lasagne in Italy (the real Italian lasagna!). Italian-American lasagne is mostly cheese: ricotta, mozzarella, and parmigiano. Although no one can be sure, presumably this is another example of Italian-Americans

Pasta al Tonno – Pasta with Tomato and Tuna Sauce!

03 April 2024

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Looking for an easy weeknight dinner? Lisa has you covered with her Pasta al Tonno- Pasta with Tomato and Tuna Sauce! Watch Lisa make the full recipe on the Lisa’s Italian Kitchen YouTube channel here. Tante belle cose, buon appetito, e tutti a tavola!

Lisa’s Easter Pizza Rustica (the Original Deep Dish Pie!)

31 March 2024

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Lisa‘s memories of her Nana making Pizza Rustica are vivid. The whole Franco and Caponigri family would wait with bated breath for Nana to place this hearty dish in the center of the table. Rich and creamy, it is filled with prosciutto, sausage and eggs cooked in a

Lisa’s Grandma Franco’s Cauliflower Bontempi (good times!)

24 March 2024

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This “good times” cauliflower recipe is from Lisa’s maternal great-grandmother, Grandma Franco. It’s called good times in part because this cauliflower recipe was always satisfying to Grandma Franco’s seven sons and two daughters, and so many other

As some of you know, Sunday Dinner Lovers, Lisa worked in Alessandria, a post-World War II town in Northern Italy, in the early 1990s. When Lisa arrived, her mother called to ask how she was settling in. Lisa responded- “Mom, there’s no red sauce here! I don’t

Lisa’s Lemony Italian Chicken

03 March 2024

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This recipe is an easy, relatively quick Sunday Dinner recipe. It was a staple that Lisa made for her hungry children as they were growing up. While her children loved the comfort of the chicken and the orzo, Lisa was happy because the sauce has one of her favorite ingredients-

Lisa’s Short Ribs in Tomato Sauce

25 February 2024

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Italian-Americans love short ribs and Lisa is no exception! Short ribs are incredibly flavorful, versatile, and they are also not expensive. If you’re craving a Sunday Dinner with meat sauce, this recipe is sure to satisfy! While you’re cooking pour yourself a glass

Sicilian Rolled Peppers

24 February 2024

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Sicilian rolled peppers are a classic Italian appetizer that I’ve always served at my dinner parties. It’s what I like to call agrodolce- a sweet/savory taste that is so typical of the Western part of the Sicilian island where my maternal grandmother’s family

Lisa’s Sunday Gravy

17 February 2024

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Most Italian-Americans emigrated from the southern regions of Italy: Campania, Basilicata, Reggio-Calabria, and Sicily. My family was no exception! My mother’s family is from Campania and Sicily, while my father’s family is from Campania. Regardless of the region of

Lisa’s Italian-American Pot Roast

11 February 2024

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Italian-American Pot Roast has incredibly layered flavors- the carrots, celery, tomato paste and beef bouillon create an incredibly rich juice. Lisa makes this for Super Bowl Sunday, but it’s also great for Sundays in winter or fall! Watch Lisa make this recipe on the

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Lisa Caponigri on Lisa’s Manicotti with Authentic Classic Tomato SauceMarch 3, 2024
Dear Noelle, I don't make homemade manicotti shells. I buy my shells imported from Italy at an Italian store. But,…
Noelle on Lisa’s Manicotti with Authentic Classic Tomato SauceFebruary 27, 2024
Lisa, recipe for homemade manicotti shells. Noelle
Lisa Caponigri on Lisa’s Shrimp ScampiAugust 24, 2023
Thanks Ginny! We've just updated the recipe- Lisa uses 2 lbs of frozen shrimp! Buon Appetito and thank you for…
Ginny on Lisa’s Shrimp ScampiAugust 22, 2023
I can’t find how much shrimp you used.
whoiscall on Christmas Sunday Dinner: An Italian Holiday PranzoAugust 16, 2023
Thanks for sharing.

Lisa’s Lasagne al Forno (the real Italian lasagne!)

Pasta al Tonno – Pasta with Tomato and Tuna Sauce!

Lisa’s Easter Pizza Rustica (the Original Deep Dish Pie!)

Lisa’s Grandma Franco’s Cauliflower Bontempi (good times!)

Lisa’s Lasagne in Bianco (White Lasagne)

Lisa’s Lemony Italian Chicken

Lisa’s Short Ribs in Tomato Sauce

Sicilian Rolled Peppers

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