What Should I Cook Today? GialloZafferano's Menu for Saturday, November 14

Today's menu features five simple, tasty recipes: starting with pan-fried tofu, golden on the outside and tender on the inside, followed by pasta alla genovese, with a rich meat and onion ragù. For the main course, meatballs in tomato sauce served with pan-fried squash with onions and olives. To finish, a classic creamy, indulgent tiramisù.

Pan-fried tofu is an easy, quick recipe, perfect for bringing a tasty appetizer to the table that's a little different from the usual. The tofu slices are flavored with soy sauce and browned in a pan with a drizzle of oil, until they become golden and slightly crisp on the outside while staying soft at the center. Just a few ingredients and a few minutes are all you need to prepare a vegetarian dish full of flavor, to serve while still hot.

Genovese is a great classic of Neapolitan cooking, a rich and flavorful first course loved for its creamy, enveloping sauce. The secret to this recipe lies in the long cooking of the meat together with a generous amount of onions, which slowly soften until they form a thick, fragrant white ragù. The star pasta is zite, a traditional Campanian shape that captures the sauce perfectly.

Meatballs in tomato sauce are a great classic of Italian cooking, a simple and flavorful main course the whole family loves. Made with ground meat, sausage, bread, and grated cheese, they turn out soft and juicy thanks to being cooked in tomato sauce. Parsley, oregano, and nutmeg enrich the mixture, while basil adds freshness to the sauce. Serve them nice and hot, with a few slices of bread for mopping up every last bit of sauce!

Pan-fried squash with onions and olives is an easy, flavorful side dish, perfect for bringing all the taste of squash to the table with just a few ingredients. Its natural sweetness pairs perfectly with the flavor of the onions and the savory note of the olives, creating a truly inviting contrast. It’s made directly in a pan, without turning on the oven, and is ideal for serving with meat main courses or vegetarian dishes. A simple, versatile recipe, perfect for enriching your everyday menu.

Tiramisù is one of the most beloved spoon desserts in the Italian tradition, irresistible for its creamy texture and intense coffee flavor. It is made by alternating layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee with a soft mascarpone cream, made with eggs and sugar. A generous dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder completes the dessert, creating a pleasant contrast of flavors. Easy to prepare and no-bake, it’s perfect to serve at the end of a meal or as an indulgent snack, and even better after a few hours of resting in the refrigerator.