Mediterranean Pasta Sauce
This makes enough sauce for 500 g (1 lb) pasta, cooked.
Open Face Pizza Bagels
Serve as a lunch with a salad or as a snack or substantial appetizer. Vegetables can be roasted ahead and left at room temperature for three to four hours.
Pasta and Bean Salad with Tuna Dressing
A classic Italian dressing, often served with cold veal, adapts well as a pasta and vegetable dressing. With tuna already in the dressing, this becomes a main course salad. Serve this as part of a brunch or al fresco menu or buffet.
Ratatouille Soup with Goat Cheese Toasts
Spinach Cannelloni
Some preparation is required for this dish, but the bonus is that it can be assembled ahead of time. Serve single cannelloni as an appetizer or double to serve as a main course.