New Year's Menu In Italian Style: Everything Is Thought Out For You

If you do not yet have a full menu for the New Year's dinner, and thoughts scatter from the number of ideas, prepare a festive table in the same style.

If you do not yet have a full menu for the New Year's dinner, and thoughts scatter from the number of ideas, prepare a festive table in the same style. Italian cuisine in this case will be very useful. Incredible aromas and flavor combinations will appeal to everyone. An option for a bright and mouth-watering Italian-style menu is right in front of you - appetizers, two types of hot dishes, a side dish and two amazing desserts.

Bruschetta with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and zucchini

 

As an appetizer, you can make crispy bruschetta with a savory vegetable filling.

Ingredients:

Baguette - 3 slices; Zucchini - 3 slices; Dried tomatoes - 3 pcs.; Curd cheese - 3 tbsp. l.; Olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.; For pesto sauce: Basil - 1 bunch; Pine nuts - 50 g; Parmesan - 50 grams; Olive oil - 50 g; Salt, pepper, garlic - to taste.

To prepare the sauce, grind the nuts, basil and parmesan in a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste, pour in olive oil. Salt the zucchini a little and fry in a little olive oil. Dry the baguette slices in a frying pan and brush with curd cheese. Put the tomatoes, sauce and zucchini on top. Everything, a delicious snack is ready to serve.

Caprese

 

With an abundance of dishes on the table, you always want something light. Salad "Caprese" in the New Year's decoration is 100% suitable.

You will need:

Basil - 1/4 bunch; Mozzarella - 5 balls; Cherry tomatoes - 5 pcs.; Balsamic - to taste.

With this snack, everything is very simple. Wash and dry the basil, arrange on a wreath-shaped plate. Add mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with balsamic to taste and serve.

Appetizer with shrimps and mushrooms

 

Another interesting Italian-style appetizer, light and very beautiful.

Ingredients:

Large champignons - 4-6 pcs.; Shrimps - 10 pcs.; Tomato - 1-2 pcs.; Olive oil - 2 tbsp. l.; Garlic - 1-2 cloves; Basil - 1 sprig; Salt, lemon juice, pepper - to taste.

Carefully separate the mushroom caps. Salt, pepper a little, brush with olive oil and send to the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 10-12 minutes. In the meantime, chop the mushroom legs and, together with the shrimp, fry in a pan with olive oil until tender. Add garlic and spices to taste. Remove from fire and cool. Then chop the tomatoes into small cubes and chop the basil. Stir the filling. Fill mushroom caps with it and serve.

Tenderloin with mozzarella and tomatoes

 

On hot, you can bake a tender pork tenderloin with a spicy filling.

Ingredients:

Tenderloin - 650-700 g; Mozzarella - 100 g; Dried tomatoes - 100 g; Dry white wine - 100 g; Olive oil - 20 g; Lemon juice - 20 g; Salt, pepper, herbs and herbs - to taste.

Wash the meat, pat dry with paper towels and carefully cut lengthwise, but not completely. Open a piece and carefully beat it off. Salt and pepper to taste, add your favorite spices, dried herbs and lemon juice. Put the sliced ​​mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes in the middle. Roll tightly, tie with string. Brush the top with a mixture of olive oil and white wine. Send to the oven preheated to 180 degrees and bake until cooked through for about 50 minutes.

Baked tuna

For a change, the second hot option is fish.

You will need:

Tuna steak - 2 pcs.; Olive oil - 20 g; Breadcrumbs - 20 g; Tomatoes in own juice - 1 can (200 grams); Olives - 50 g; Capers - 1 tbsp. l.; Basil - 1 bunch; Salt and pepper - to taste.

Wash and pat dry the steaks, season with salt and pepper to taste, drizzle with olive oil and place in a heat-resistant dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs. Mash the tomatoes and distribute among the steaks. Chop the basil and olives and arrange on top. Send to the oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20 minutes.

Lentils with rosemary and sage

 

For a side dish, you can get away from traditional potatoes and cook fragrant lentils.

Ingredients:

Lentils - 120 g; Tomato paste - 1 tbsp. l. (with a slide); Sage - 1 bunch; Dried rosemary - 1 tsp; Red onion - 1 pc.; Olive oil - 1 tbsp. l.; Salt - to taste.

Soak the lentils in cold water for an hour and a half. Saute chopped onion in olive oil until soft. Put the lentils and fry for 5 minutes over low heat. Add a bunch of sage, dried rosemary and pour in enough water to cover the lentils. Simmer covered for about 15 minutes. After diluting the tomato paste in a small amount of water and pour into the pan, add salt to taste. Continue to cook over low heat until cooked through for another 15-20 minutes.

Panna cotta with mandarin

 

Panna cotta is a great option for the New Year's table. The dessert is light, fragrant and tasty.

You will need:

Fatty cream - 1.5 cups; Mandarin juice - 350 ml; Curd cheese - 50 g; Sugar - 3-4 tbsp. l.; Gelatin - 20 g; Vanillin - 1 pinch; Mandarin zest - 1 tsp

Measure out about 50 ml of juice and soak half of the gelatin in it. Separately, combine 100 ml of juice, a couple of tablespoons of sugar, vanillin, curd cheese and cream. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add gelatin and stir until completely dissolved. Pour into molds and refrigerate for a couple of hours. For the tangerine layer, soak the other half of the gelatin in 50 ml of water. Combine the remaining juice with sugar, heat and add the swollen gelatin. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Pour the slightly cooled juice onto the frozen cream layer. Garnish with zest and refrigerate until completely set.

Tiramisu

 

Another classic Italian dessert will perfectly complement your holiday menu.

Ingredients:

Eggs - 6 pieces; Coffee - 1 tsp; Savoyardi - 450 g; Mascarpone - 300 g; Sugar - 100 g; Favorite liquor - 2 tsp; Cocoa - 1 tbsp. l.

First of all, brew good coffee and add your favorite liquor there. Carefully separate the yolks from the whites. 3 yolks (no longer needed) put in a deep bowl and beat with half the sugar. Add mascarpone. Beat the other half of the sugar with 6 egg whites until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a bowl and stir gently. When everything is ready, you can collect dessert. Dip Savoyardi in coffee for a couple of seconds and put on a plate to serve. Lubricate with cream. Repeat layers. Sprinkle the top of the dessert with sifted cocoa. Tiramisu should be left in the refrigerator before serving so that it is well soaked.

Felice Anno Nuovo!