Product Test - Conte's Margherita Pizza With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil

Conte's Margherita Pizza
With Roasted Garlic And Olive Oil


It's been a long time since I have tried any frozen dinner products. Sometimes though, you just don't have the time to cook, not to mention take the time to consider whether or not your ingredients are Gluten Free. I then came across Conte's Pasta Company. They have a nice selection of Gluten Free Italian Products, and today we tried their Margherita Pizza. If nobody told me this was Gluten Free, i would have has no Idea!! The crust was crisp yet not dry, the sauce tasted like homemade, and the cheese tastes fresh as if it came from the local Italian pork store. I highly recommend this product for anybody looking for a quick gluten free Italian meal. 


In the coming days we are looking forward to also trying Conte's Raviolis, Pierogis, and other Gluten Free Meal Products!! We will post about All of them!!
  
To Contact Conte's:


Toll free: 1-800-211-6607Tel: 856-697-3400
Fax: 856-697-1757

Gluten Free Spaghetti Casserole

This is a Classic Recipe that has been part of Our Family for years, and Now it is 

Gluten Free!!

12 oz Uncooked GF Pasta

40 oz Italian Sauce

3/4 lb American Cheese

1.5 lb Ground Beef

1 Green Pepper - Chopped

1 Med Onion - Chopped

Salt and Pepper to Taste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Boil water in pasta pot and cook pasta according to package directions, until Al Dente. Pasta will get softer in oven, so it is better to have it firmer when boiling. 

 While pasta is cooking, preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Begin to brown ground beef, adding peppers and onions half way through. 

Remove skillet from heat and stir in pasta. 

Add sauce and stir until well blended.

Transfer to a casserole and mix in 1/2 lb of the american cheese, diced.

Cut the remaining american cheese into strips, and arrange over the top of the pasta. 

Cover casserole with foil, and bake for 30 minutes until sauce is bubbling, and  cheese is melted. Remove foil and continue to bake for an additional 5 - 10 minutes until cheese begins to brown. Remove from oven and serve hot with your favorite G Free bread or serve it alone. 

Enjoy!!

Note: We used Schar Gluten Free Spaghetti, and it was Delicious!!

Gluten Free Take Out Pizza

Gluten Free Take Out Pizza

Many Pizzerias have gluten free available if you ask. It is baked on a foil pan to minimize the chances of cross contamination by other wheat products that come in contact with the pizza oven surface. The crust is thinner than conventional pizza, but for a tasty dinner in a pinch, these pizzas will usually do the trick. They usually runn between $5.99 - $12.99 per pie depending on where you eat, and they can be topped with your favorite toppings. The pies we've been purchasing have been from:

Pellegrino's Pizza 

Route 25A 

Shoreham, NY 

11786

Located in the Shoreham Plaza

631-744-3344

Gluten Free Eggplant Rollatini

1 Large Eggplant

2 Eggs Beaten w 1/4 Cup Milk

1 Cup Italian Seasoned GF Crumbs

1/4 Cup Olive Oil

1 Cup Shredded Mozzarella 

 32 Oz Ricotta 

1 Egg Beaten 

3 Cloves Garlic Crushed

2 Tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped

1 Tsp Fresh Oregano

1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan 

Gluten Free Italian Gravy(Sauce)

Salt and Pepper To Taste

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Peal eggplant and slice lengthwise to 1/4 inch slices. 
3. Heat oil in large skillet over medium high heat. 
4. Dip slices in egg mixture, and then coat with crumbs.
5. Add to heated oil and cook both sides until golden brown. 
6. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to let oil drain and eggplants to partially cool down.
7. While eggplants partially cool, mix together ricotta, egg, garlic, basil, oregano, parmesan, and 1/2 cup of mozzarella. Season with salt and pepper. 
8. On a flat surface, top eggplant with cheese and herb mixture and role eggplants from the narrow ends. 
9. Place in baking pan or casserole, and top with Italian gravy and remaining mozzarella. 
10. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake an additional 5 minutes. 
11. Let rest 5 - 10 minutes and serve alone or with your favorite Gluten Free Pasta. 
12. Enjoy!!!