Italian Buffet Recipe
Includes Caesar Salad, Short Rib on Arancini Cake, and a choice of one pasta.
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Ingredients
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Caesar Salad
Short Rib on Arancini Cake
Pasta
Method
Caesar Salad
- 1
Prepare the Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce thoroughly and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Mix the Salad
In a large bowl, combine the chopped Romaine, croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 3
Dress the Salad
Drizzle Caesar dressing and lemon juice over the salad, then sprinkle with black pepper. Toss gently to combine.
Short Rib on Arancini Cake
- 4
Prepare the Short Ribs
Season the beef short ribs with salt and black pepper.
- 5
- 6
- 7
Shred the Meat
Once cooked, remove the short ribs from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones.
- 8
Assemble the Dish
On a plate, place a serving of arancini, top with shredded short rib, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Pasta
- 9
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.
- 10
Prepare the Sauce
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 11
Add Tomatoes
Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are softened.
- 12
Combine Pasta and Sauce
Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce. Stir in chopped basil, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 13
Serve
Transfer the pasta to a serving dish, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately.