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In the Small
town of Palmer Lake, Colorado
you will find La Zingara,
A quaint little Italian restaurant opened by celebrated chef Franco
Pisani (the Godfather of garlic) and acclaimed restaurateur
Ted Sexton. La Zingara
is ever as festive as the name implies. Fresh pastas drizzled with
the freshly made sauces, classic entrees made from age-old family
recipes and original dishes not served anywhere else, using the freshest
ingredients or many imported from Italy. The menu offers a verity
of veal, chicken, pasta, seafood, steaks and Neapolitan style pizza,
La Zingara is truly
on old school Italian Restaurant
not to mention and a beautiful patio with incredible views |
Cooking
Class
Saturday September 12th noon
At Paravicini’s in Old Colorado City
Cooking demonstration with lunch and wine
Panzanella salad
Spaghetti alla Pesto
With basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts cream and cheese
Fettuccini Bolognese
Ribbons of egg pasta topped with a hearty beef sauce
Italian strawberry short cake
$25.00
per person, plus gratuity
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Franco’s
recipe
Panzanella Salad
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6 cups day old Italian bread, torn into bite-size pieces
· 1/4 cup olive oil
· 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
· 4 medium ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
· 3/4 cup sliced red onion
· 10 basil leaves, shredded
· 1/2 cup pitted and halved green olives
· 1 cup fresh mozzarella, cut into bite-size pieces
· I cucumber sliced
· 1 teaspoon garlic
· salt and pepper
whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar,
garlic and salt and pepper. Gently toss together the bread,
tomatoes, onion, basil, olives, mozzarella cheese, and cucumbers
toss with the vinaigrette and let stand for 20 minutes before
serving.
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| RESERVATIONS |
Palmer
Lake
75 Hwy. 105
Palmer Lake
719-481-2222
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Old
Colorado City
2802 W. Colorado
Colorado Springs
719-471-8200 |
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La Zingara
means “the gypsy”
Please join us for our first
Gypsy Dinner
Thursday 9/24 at 6:30
4 course
dinner including wine
First
Course
Torta di Patate
Torta di Patate is basically a very tasty mashed
potato pie
Second
Course
Pasta E Fagoli
Hearty Tuscan bean soup with pancetta & pasta
Main
Course
Pollo Alla Cacciatora
Chicken cooked in a tomato and white wine. "Alla
Cacciatora" translates into “Hunter’s Style.”
Porchetta
Slow roasted whole pig
Dessert
Chefs Surprise
$45 per
person tax and tip included
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If
you love Paravicinis and La Zingara, recommend us to a friend
by buying them some Gift Certificates.
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