Giada De Laurentiis' crostini alla romana is a classic Italian appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. This simple yet elegant dish is made with toasted bread, creamy ricotta cheese, and a variety of toppings, such as prosciutto, roasted vegetables, or fresh herbs. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a sophisticated appetizer to serve at your next party, Giada's crostini alla romana is the perfect choice.
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GIADA'S CROSTINI ALLA ROMANA
A recipe from Giada de Laurentis as shown on her tv show "Everyday Italian" She used sage on her show, but I prefer basil.
Provided by ABAcalvarywife
Categories Cheese
Time 20m
Yield 12 pieces, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Place the slices of ciabatta on a parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake until crisp and golden around the edges, about 8 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the oven.
- Place the prosciutto slices and mozzarella on the crostini toast and return to the oven to melt the cheese, about 8 more minutes.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven.
- Transfer the crostini to a serving plate.
- Sprinkle fresh basil over and serve immediatley.
GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h22m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Lightly oil a small baking sheet. Whisk the stock, semolina flour, and salt in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat until the mixture bubbles and is very thick, about 10 minutes. Beat the egg in a large bowl. Gradually beat the semolina mixture into the egg.
- Transfer the gnocchi mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it to form a 1/2-inch-thick layer. Cover and refrigerate until the gnocchi mixture is cold and firm, at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the broiler. Generously butter a 10-inch-diameter gratin dish. Using a 2-inch-diameter cookie cutter, cut out rounds from the gnocchi mixture. Arrange the gnocchi in the prepared baking/gratin dish, overlapping slightly. Brush the remaining butter over the gnocchi. Sprinkle with the cheese, and pepper, if desired. Broil until the gnocchi are heated through and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes.
GNOCCHI ALLA ROMANA
Make and share this Gnocchi Alla Romana recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MsPia
Categories European
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 defrees. Butter a jelly roll pan that has 3/4 inches sides.
- In a 3 to 4 quart sauce pan, heat the milk, salt, and 6 Tbs of the butter nearly to the boiling point over medium heat.
- Whisking vigorously, add the semolina in a thin stream and cook for about a minute, switching to a wooden spoon as the batter thickens.
- Remove from the heat and stir 1/2 cup of the grated cheese, then beat in the egg yolks. Working quickly pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread to a thicknes off 1/2 inch. Allow to cool and cover with plastic until ready to cook.
- Using a 3-inch diameter water glass, cut a rows of rounds across the sheet.
- Arrangein a well buttered baking dish. If there is any butter left, mealt it and pour on top of gnocchis. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Place in the oven and cook 15 to 20 minutes, or until the top is light golden brown. Remove and serve inmediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 603.1, Fat 39.7, SaturatedFat 23.7, Cholesterol 289.8, Sodium 1021.1, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 21.5
Tips:
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh basil, you can use dried basil, but use half the amount.
- To make the crostini ahead of time, toast the bread and rub it with garlic while it's still warm. Then, let it cool completely and store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to serve, top the crostini with the tomato mixture and then drizzle with olive oil.
- You can also add other toppings to your crostini, such as crumbled feta cheese, chopped walnuts, or a balsamic glaze.
Conclusion:
Crostini alla Romana is a classic Italian appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic is simple but delicious. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give Crostini alla Romana a try.
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