	Italian Product Listing

	a Sysco Hampton Roads Publication Italian cooking is among the world's richest and most varied, with dishes perfect for every occasion, from the quick late night snack, to the romantic occasion, and the festive family meal. Here you'll find a comprehensive listing of all the products you will need to create hundreds of Italian recipes for every occasion. With this complete product listing we have also put together JUST FOR YOU our newest menu suggestion brochure which includes 3 appetizer ideas, and 6 entree recipes. To view Sysco's Italian Product Listing, click here.here. To view Sysco's Italian Menu Suggestion, click here.

	Featured Recipe

	New From Our Italian Menu Suggestion Basil Pesto Nests Don't forget to check out www.syscotabletop.com Price: $6.99 Cost $1.75 Profit: $5.24 Ingredients 4862983 PASTA SPAGHETTI 10 IN LABELLA 3.00 OZ $0.21 4571261 BACON LAYFLT 18/22 APPL SMK GF SYS CLS 1.00 SLC $0.12 5492632 VINEGAR BALSAMIC BULK ITALY INTLSUP 0.25 OZ $0.05 5534151 OIL OLIVE EXTRA VIRGIN FRUTATO SUPREMA 0.50 OZ $0.11 5975008 SAUCE PESTO AREZZIO 3.00 OZ $1.05 6160139 CHEESE ROMANO PECORINO GRT ZIP AREZZIO 0.50 OZ $0.21 Preparation Cook pasta to al dente, strain, and set aside Chop bacon and place in a saute pan with the vinegar and half of the olive oil for approximately 1-2 minutes over medium heat Add pesto, remaining oil, half of the cheese, and pasta to the pan. Cook for an additional 2 minutes oruntil pasta is hot Arrange pasta in 3 "nests" on the plate, garnish dish with the bacon and remaining cheese To view this menu suggestion, click here.

	Menu Opportunities

	Best Practices to Drive Growth Through Menu Mix Enhancement and Promotion What brings patrons into a restaurant? The menu. What keeps them coming back? The combination of old favorites, exciting new menu items and limited-time specials. One of the easiest ways to control a restaurant's costs is by taking a good hard look at the menu mix, doing the math on food costs and menu prices, and adjusting as needed. Now more than ever, your menu and marketing must convey a message of value and uniqueness. Menu items must be highly memorable to drive craveability, hook patrons so they keep coming back, and build market share. It's a tall order, but Sysco has the expertise and the tools to help. To read the full article on Menu Opportunities, click here.