Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen

Ottavio at Home

Simple Recipes

Simple meals made with ingredients from the shop. Pick up what you need, and dinner’s sorted.

Meatball Pasta

Meatball Pasta

15 minutes. One pot. Real meatballs.

15 minServes 4

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Ottavio Frozen Meatballs (with tomato sauce)
  • 400g dried pasta (from the pantry)
  • Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
  • Fresh basil (optional)
  • Crusty bread from the bakery

Steps

  1. 1.Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta until al dente.
  2. 2.While the pasta cooks, place the sealed meatball bag in a separate pot of simmering water for 10–12 minutes.
  3. 3.Drain the pasta and return to the pot. Open the meatball bag and pour over the pasta — sauce and all.
  4. 4.Toss gently. Serve in warm bowls with grated Parmigiano and torn basil.
  5. 5.Tear off some bread. That's dinner.

The kids can grate the cheese. Give them something to do.

Pizza Night

Pizza Night

Roll it. Top it. Bake it. The kids can help.

25 minServes 4

Ingredients

  • 1 Ottavio Pizza Kit (dough, sauce, mozzarella)
  • Toppings of your choice — we suggest:
  • Prosciutto from the deli
  • Fresh arugula
  • A drizzle of olive oil from the pantry

Steps

  1. 1.Preheat your oven to 475°F (245°C). If you have a pizza stone, put it in now.
  2. 2.Let the dough come to room temperature for 10 minutes. Flour your surface generously.
  3. 3.Roll or stretch the dough into a circle (imperfect is fine — it's homemade).
  4. 4.Spread the pizza sauce. Add the mozzarella. Add your toppings.
  5. 5.Bake for 10–12 minutes until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbling.
  6. 6.Finish with arugula and a drizzle of your best olive oil. Slice and serve.

Rolling the dough is the best part. Hands in, everyone.

Lasagna Dinner

Lasagna Dinner

One tray. No work. A family fed.

60 min (mostly oven)Serves 6

Ingredients

  • 1 Ottavio Frozen Lasagna tray
  • Mixed green salad
  • Ottavio house dressing or olive oil & balsamic
  • Crusty bread from the bakery

Steps

  1. 1.Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2.Remove the lasagna from the freezer. Take off the lid.
  3. 3.Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15 more minutes until golden and bubbling.
  4. 4.Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  5. 5.Toss a simple salad with olive oil and balsamic. Slice some bread.
  6. 6.Set the table. Light a candle. You made dinner.

The resting step is real. Don't skip it. The lasagna needs it. So do you.

Duck Confit for Two

Duck Confit for Two

Elegant. Effortless. From Part & Parcel.

30 minServes 2

Ingredients

  • 1 pack Ottavio Duck Confit (from Part & Parcel)
  • Mixed greens or arugula
  • Good balsamic vinegar (from the pantry)
  • Crusty bread
  • A glass of wine from happy hour — optional but encouraged

Steps

  1. 1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 2.Place the duck confit skin-side up on a baking sheet.
  3. 3.Roast for 20–25 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
  4. 4.Plate with fresh greens dressed in olive oil and balsamic.
  5. 5.Serve with bread. Open the wine.

This is a Tuesday dinner that feels like a Saturday.

Get the ingredients at the shop.

Everything in these recipes is available at Ottavio. Come see us, or call the shop if you need something held.

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