Pranzo Italiano

Name: Pranzo Italiano
Yield: serves 2
Ingredients: Olive oil spray; 1/2 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced; 1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs; 1/2 head broccoli, cut into florets (about 2 cups); 1/2 green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch squares; 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into 1-inch squares; 5 to 10 mushrooms, sliced; One 14-ounce can diced tomatoes, or 5 fresh tomatoes, chopped; 4 or 5 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano

December 9, 2011

The basic flavors of Italian cooking are olive oil, garlic, oregano, and basil. Add either tomatoes for a hearty ragout, or white wine, parsley, and some lemon for a lighter taste. You can use dried basil and oregano instead of fresh, but you’ll need only 1 teaspoon of each.

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