Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless USDA Select New York Strip (or Shell) Steaks
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large green pepper and 1 large red pepper sliced and seeds removed
• 1 pound of mushrooms sliced
• 4 cups marinara Sauce (see recipe)
• 1 cup of chicken or beef stock
• salt & pepper to taste

Method:

1. Either on grill, pit, or in broiler, cook steaks until rare.
2. While steaks are cooking heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
3. Add peppers, and mushrooms and  saute for 2-3 minutes.
4. Drain oil and place steaks in pan season with salt and pepper.
5. Add marinara sauce and stock and simmer for 5-6 minutes.
6. Remove steaks to serving plates, cook sauce for 2 more minutes to reduce then pour sauce on side of steaks and serve.

Serves 4

Marinara Sauce for Steak Pizzaiola

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of olive oil
• 4 cloves of garlic sliced in half
• 2 ¼ lb. large Roma tomatoes
• salt & pepper to taste
• 3 basil leaves, washed, patted dry and chopped

Method:

1. Place garlic and olive oil in large sauce pan.
2. Turn heat to medium and cook until garlic is soft and lightly browned.
3. Crush the tomatoes; remove seeds; and add to pan with their juices.
4. Add 1 cup water to the tomatoes. Season with salt & pepper to taste.
5. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cook until thickened approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Add chopped basil at very end, stir in and cook for 1 minute more.

Yield = 1 quart

Eggplant Parmesan

For crispier eggplant, dip in beaten eggs and coat with seasoned bread crumbs before frying.

Ingredients:

• 1 large eggplant, about 2 pounds
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 2 cups marinara or tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation:

1. Peel eggplant and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Fry on both sides in skillet in hot oil until browned. Drain well on paper towels.
2. Place a layer of eggplant slices in a shallow baking dish; cover with some tomato sauce, a sprinkling of basil and garlic powder, a little Parmesan cheese, and a little of Mozzarella cheese.
3. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with Mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 400° or on hot pit for 15 to 20 minutes.

Serves 4 to 6.