Merry Christmas!

I'm a little late with my Christmas post, but it's been a little hectic this holiday. But better late than never! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and hope 2016 is a wonderful year for you. Enjoy the pictures and I have included a family recipe, that has been around for a long time, to share with you.

                RAGU DI SALSICCIA

1tablespoon olive oil 

1small onion, diced

2sticks celery, diced

1 large carrot, diced

1&1/2 lb mild or hot Italian sausage

1cup dry white wine 

1-28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes

        (Crush them with the back of a 

           Spoon before adding)

12 oz chicken stock

Salt and pepper to taste

1/3 cup half & half 

Add the olive oil to a large sauce pan or Dutch oven that has been heated to medium heat. Add the onion, celery and carrots and cook them for 10 minutes, stirring a few times so not to burn. Add the sausage and cook for another 10 to 12 minutes until the sausage loses its raw color. Next, add the wine and cook for additional 5 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and chicken stock, then cover with a lid and cook 1 1/2-2 hours. At the end, add the half-and-half and cook for a final 30 minutes. Serve on fettuccine noodles and top with grated asiago cheese. Makes 4 servings.