Jul 14 2026
Restaurantsil BucoSeated Family Style Dinner Recipe

Seated Family Style Dinner Recipe

Inspired by il Buco
Time1h 30m
Serves6

A custom family style menu is created for your event at il Buco Showroom.

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Ingredients

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Appetizers

Main Course

Side Dishes

Dessert

Method

Appetizers

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bruschetta

    Slice the loaf of bread into 1/2 inch thick slices and toast them until golden brown.

  2. 2

    Make the Tomato Topping

    Dice the tomatoes and mix them with chopped fresh basil, minced garlic, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.

  3. 3

    Assemble the Bruschetta

    Top each toasted bread slice with the tomato mixture and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.

Main Course

  1. 4

    Cook the Pasta

    In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  2. 5

    Brown the Ground Beef

    In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.

  3. 6

    Combine with Sauce

    Stir in the marinara sauce and Italian seasoning into the browned beef. Let simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 7

    Mix with Pasta

    Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss everything together. Serve topped with grated Parmesan cheese.

Side Dishes

  1. 8

    Prepare the Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens. In a separate bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving and toss gently to combine.

Dessert

  1. 10

    Serve the Tiramisu

    Slice the tiramisu into portions and serve chilled.

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