Louise Antinoro

As her daughter, Anna Fantaci, remembers: “My mother is an inspiration to us, and we hope to have the strength and generosity for which she is remembered.”
Louise is a great reminder of an immigrant woman who came to America to create a loving, prosperous life for herself and the generations to follow, much like many of the women who we serve each day.
Louise Antinoro’s Recipes
Pasta Agio Olio
Ingredients (serves four):
Instructions
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Bring pot of salted water to boil
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In small pan, sauté sliced garlic and pepper flakes until garlic turns yellow. Toss in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 30 minutes.
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Ten minutes before the sauce us done, toss pasta into boiling water until done. Drain paste and toss in sauce. Mix and Serve, and top with grated cheese, if desired.
Eggs in Tomato Sauce
Ingredients (serves four):
Instructions
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Slice garlic thinly and sauté in oil
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When garlic turns yellow, toss in tomatoes
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Add chopped basil, salt and pepper to taste
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Cover and simmer for 20 minutes
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Break eggs into tomato sauce and cover
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Cook eggs for approximately 3-5 minutes to taste
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Serve with toasted bread, and sprinkle cheese over eggs, if desired
Steak Pizzaiola
Ingredients (serves four):
Instructions
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Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste
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Fry stakes in oil, one side at a time. Turn, and while sautéing, add garlic
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When garlic is light brown, toss in tomatoes and top with oregano
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Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Serve with crusty bread
Lentil Soup
Ingredients (serves four):
Instructions
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In large pot , heat oil over medium heat
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Add onions, carrots, and celery and saute until onion softens (approx. 8 to 10 minutes)
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Add Garlic, oregano, basil, cumin, and bay leaf and cook for 2-3 minutes more
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Add lentils with tomatoes and liquid (either water or water and chicken stock)
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Bring to boil and reduce heat to low and cook for about an hour
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If using spinach and or kale, put in, stir and cook until ready (5 minutes for spinach or 10 minutes for kale)
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Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Removes bay leaf before seasoning)