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Italian Dinner Party

A delightful Italian dinner party featuring classic dishes that will impress your guests.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

Appetizer
  • 200 g Bruschetta bread sliced
  • 2 cups Tomatoes diced
  • 1 cup Fresh basil chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
Main Course
  • 300 g Pasta spaghetti or penne
  • 400 g Ground beef
  • 1 can Crushed tomatoes 400g
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried basil
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • 100 g Parmesan cheese grated
Dessert
  • 250 g Mascarpone cheese
  • 200 ml Heavy cream
  • 100 g Sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Coffee strong, cooled
  • 1 pkg Ladyfinger cookies
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Method
 

Prepare Bruschetta
  1. In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, basil, garlic, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Toast the bruschetta bread slices until golden brown.
  3. Top the toasted bread with the tomato mixture and serve immediately.
Cook Pasta and Sauce
  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
  3. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  4. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Combine cooked pasta with the sauce and serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Make Tiramisu
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Dip ladyfinger cookies in coffee and layer them in a baking dish.
  3. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  4. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone mixture.
  5. Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 90gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Italian dinner party menu features a classic bruschetta appetizer, a hearty pasta dish, and a delicious tiramisu for dessert.

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