Award-winning chef. Successful restaurateur. Iron Chef judge. Social media star. Donatella Arpaia has done it all. Still her favorite thing to do is working in the kitchen, creating inspiring dishes using the freshest, most authentic ingredients—including Galbani® cheese. Explore her latest menu ideas and learn tricks of the trade from this inspirational entrepreneur.

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Galbani® Cinque-Formaggi Artichoke Dip

Galbani® Uptown Pickle Pizza

Galbani® Mini Tiramisu Trifles

Galbani® Panzerotti

Galbani® Sensationally Spicy Meatball Sub

Galbani® Creamy Paccheri Pasta

Galbani® Taste of Italy Plate

Donatella’s Slice of Joy Cheesecake

Galbani® All Decked Out Pizza

Galbani® Premio & Peppadew Pizza

Galbani® Premio & Purple Potato Pizza

Galbani® Scrumptious S'Mores Pizza

Galbani® Lemon Ricotta Zeppole

Galbani® Pumpkin Meringue Cheesecake

Galbani® Creamy Mascarpone Mushroom Farrotto

Galbani® Three-Cheese Salami Calzone

Galbani® Spicy & Sweet Salad Pizza

Galbani® Mozzarella In Carrozza

Galbani® Spicy Three-Cheese Potato Gratin

Galbani® Chicken Parm Piadina

Galbani® Creamy Shrimp Scialatielli

Galbani® Broccolini Truffle Pie

Galbani® Pep In Your Step Stromboli

Galbani® Mascarpone Napoleon

Galbani® Butternut Squash Arancini

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Galbani® Spicy Rocket Burger

Galbani® Cheesy Genovese

Galbani® Gourmet Italian Sub

Galbani® Insalata Bianca

Galbani® Heirloom Caprese Ciabatta

Galbani® Tomato Tartare

Galbani® Chicken Pesto Caprese Sandwich

Galbani® Premio & Meatball Pizza

Galbani® Sweet Sausage & Apple Pizza

Galbani® Pumpkin Mac ‘N Cheese

Donatella’s Famous Meatballs

Galbani® Cavatelli Alla Caprese

Galbani® Pizza Amatriciana

Galbani® Zucchini Flower Pizza

Galbani® Spicy Margherita Pinsa

Galbani® Caramelized Stone Fruit

Galbani® Garden Fresh Lasagna

Galbani® Slice of Summer Pizza

Tastes of Summer Cheese Plate

Galbani® Seafood Stuffed Shells

Galbani® Mascarpone Coconut Crepe Cake

Galbani® Holiday Braciole

Galbani® Ricotta & Mascarpone Mousse

Galbani® Bel Paese Pizza

Galbani® Mediterranean Pizza

Galbani® Ciliegine And Crispy Salmon Salad

Galbani® Ravioli Alla Donatella

Galbani® Gorgonzola Apple Pear Pizza

Galbani® Honey Truffle Bruchetta

Galbani® Limoncello Cannoli

Fried Green Tomatoes With Président® Feta Dressing

Galbani® Chicken Eggplant Caprese

Galbani® Citrus Caprese

Galbani® Grilled Peaches With Fresh Mozzarella

Galbani® Grilled Summer Pizza

Galbani® Tortellini Salad With Marinated Fresh Mozzarella

Galbani® Housemade Marinated Ciliegine

The Winter Cheese Plate

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Galbani® Whipped Ricotta Parfait

Galbani® Eggplant Napoleon

Galbani® Butternut Squash Ravioli

Galbani® Wild Mushroom Ragu

Galbani® Orecchiette & Sweet Sausage

Galbani® Roasted Tomato Soup

Galbani® Ricotta Fritters

Galbani® Stuffed Zucchini Flowers

Galbani® Crostini Trio

Galbani® Autumn Harvest Pie

Galbani® Fig & Pig Pizza

Galbani® Pea Pesto Pizza

Galbani® Mozzarella & Prosciutto Pizza

Galbani® Pumpkin Pizza with Guanciale

Galbani® Baked Mac & Cheese

Donatella’s Famous Stuffed Meatballs

Donatella's Cast-Iron Eggplant Parm Featuring Galbani® Cheese

Galbani® Creamy Bel Paese Linguini

Galbani® Truffle Lasagna

Galbani® Golosi

Galbani® Four Cheese Paccheri

Galbani® Stuffed Chicken Roulades

Galbani® Italian Chicken Hoagie

Galbani® Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake

Galbani® Lime Ricotta Pancakes
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GALBANI® ROASTED TOMATO & MASCARPONE SOUP
INGREDIENTS
1.5 lbs. | Tomatoes, cut in half |
4 – 5 tbsp. | Extra virgin olive oil |
1 tsp. | Agave |
1 tbsp. | Butter |
1 | Medium onion, thinly sliced |
1 | Large garlic clove, finely chopped |
1 tbsp. | Tomato paste |
3 cups | Chicken broth |
¼ cup | Galbani Mascarpone, plus a little extra for garnish |
½ cup | Roasted cherry tomatoes, for garnish |
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste | |
Bouquet of herbs tied in cheesecloth (peppercorn, thyme, oregano, star anise) |
METHOD
- Tomato purée: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange tomato halves, cut sides up, on a baking sheet. Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of agave. Roast until tomatoes have dried slightly and some of the skins have burst, about 1.5 hours. Pass roasted tomatoes through a tomato press, according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Roasted cherry tomatoes: Arrange on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Roast in 400 degree F oven for 25 minutes. Put aside for garnish.
- Heat remaining oil and butter in a large saucepan. Cook onion gently for about 10 minutes until very soft; do not brown. Add garlic and tomato paste, then cook for 1 minute more. Stir in tomato purée.
- Pour mixture into a pot with chicken broth and season with salt and pepper. Add herb bouquet. Bring to a boil, then turn heat down and simmer for about 15 – 20 minutes.
- Remove tied herbs and discard. Add Mascarpone, then take off the heat. Using a stick blender or blender, puree the soup. Divide soup among 6 warmed soup bowls and top each with a swirl of Mascarpone. Add roasted cherry tomato garnish, if desired.
- Serve with Galbani Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
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