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La Ginestra
Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria
Holmdel, New Jersey


Pasta
Penne and Broccoli
prepared aglio e olio (garlic and oil) Cavatelli & Broccoli
prepared aglio e olio (garlic and oil) 
Cheese Ravioli
six ravioli prepared in our tomato sauceGnocchi Tomato Sauce
thick, small, and soft dough dumplings made of potatoes tossed in our tomato sauceFettuccine Alfredo
fettuccine pasta tossed in alfredo sauce (a smooth, think white cream sauce)
Fettuccine Al Pomodoro
fettuccine pasta, crushed fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlicFettuccine Primavera
made with seasonal vegetables AND your choice of sauce: pink sauce, oil and garlic, marinara sauceFettuccine Meat Sauce
pasta, tomato sauce and ground beefCheese Tortellini Alfredo
cheese tortellini tossed in a smooth, thick white cream sauceCheese Tortellini Al Pomodoro
cheese tortellini, crushed fresh tomatoes, olive oil, garlicCheese Tortellini Primavera
cheese tortellini, prepared with seasonal vegetables, your choice of sauce: pink sauce, oil and garlic, marinara sauceCheese Tortellini Meat Sauce
cheese tortellini, meat sauce prepared with our tomato sauceStuffed Rigatoni Vodka Sauce
Stuffed Rigatoni (stuffed with ricotta cheese), tossed in our creamy pink vodka saucePasta All'Arrabbiata
a spicy marinara sauce, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta alla Boscaiola
diced prosciutto and sauteed onions in a cream pink sauce, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta alla Carbonara
this the authentic Italian version of carbonara made with sauteed onions, pancetta, eggs, parmigiano cheese; choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta alla Puttanesca
gaeta olives, anchovies, capers in a slightly spicy marinara sauce, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta with Broccoli Rabe & Sausage
sliced sausage and broccoli rabe satueed in garlic and oil; choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta Butter Sauce
pasta and butter, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta Aglio & Olio
pasta garlic and oil, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta Marinara Sauce
red sauce made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and herbs, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta Tomato Sauce
classic tomato sauce (used in parmigiana dishes, etc), choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta with Meat Sauce
pasta, tomato sauce and ground beef, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta with Meatballs
pasta, two meatballs,tomato sauce, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta with Sausage
pasta, two pieces of sausage, tomato sauce, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta with Mushroom Sauce
pasta, tomato sauce, sauteed mushrooms, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta Primavera
seasonal mixed vegetables; choice of pink sauce, marinara sauce or oil & garlic; choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta Vodka Sauce
tomato sauce, vodka, heavy cream, choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta White or Red Clam Sauce
choose spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, angelhair, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1, gluten free penne +$3Pasta with Pesto
Pasta tossed in our homemade basil pesto
Al Forno (Baked Dishes)
Baked Ziti
penne tossed with ricotta cheese and tomato sauce baked with mozzarella on topBaked Sicilian Ziti
penne tossed with ricotta cheese, eggplant, tomato sauce baked with mozzarella on topBaked Ravioli
cheese ravioli in tomato sauce baked with mozzarella cheese on topLasagna
meat lasagna, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, tomato sauceManicotti (Cannelloni)
a tubular pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese, topped with tomato sauce and baked with mozzarella on topStuffed Shells
shell shaped pasta stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauceStuffed Rigatoni
ricotta-stuffed rigatoni baked with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauceEggplant Parmigiana
served with a small garden salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1) OR french friesStuffed Eggplant
stuffed with ricotta cheese, with melted mozzarella cheese on top and tomato sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1) OR french fries
Frutti di Mare (Seafood)
Seafood Combo Marinara or Fra Diavolo
mussels, clams, shrimp, calamari in marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy); served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden saladCalamari Marinara or Fra Diavolo
in marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy); served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden saladMussels Marinara or Fra Diavolo
in marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy); served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden salad
Mussels Al Vino Bianco (White Wine)
mussels white wine sauce; served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden saldScungilli Marinara or Fra Diavolo
in marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy); served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden saladShrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo
in marinara sauce or fra diavolo (spicy) - served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden salad
Shrimp Scampi
traditional shrimp scampi made with shrimp, butter, white wine, garlic (this is NOT a cream sauce) - served over your choice of pasta (linguine, spaghetti, angelhair, penne, rigatoni) OR served with a small garden salad
Fried Shrimp Dinner
fried breaded shrimp served over a bed of lettuce; served with your choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, linguine, angelhair) OR served with french fries OR served with a garden salad appetizerFried Shrimp Parmigiana
fried shrimp, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce; served with your choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, linguine, angelhair) OR served with french fries OR served with a garden salad appetizerFried Flounder
fried breaded flounder served over a bed of lettuce; served with your choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, rigatoni, linguine, angelhair) OR served with french fries OR served with a garden salad appetizerFried Flounder Parmigiana (Half Sub)
fried flounder, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce on toasted Italian bread
Pollo (Chicken)
Chicken Milanese
breaded chicken cutlet fried to a crispy, golden brown; served with your choice of french fries OR a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1)Chicken Francese
chicken prepared with a coating of egg batter prepared in a lemon, butter, white-wine sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1)Chicken Lemon Sauce
chicken prepared in a lemon, butter, white wine sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1)Chicken Marsala
chicken prepared with mushrooms, Marsala wine in a light brown sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1)Chicken Mushroom Sauce
chicken prepared with mushrooms prepared in our marinara sauceChicken Parmigiana
fried chicken cutlet covered with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese melted on top; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)
Chicken Piccata
chicken prepared with butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)
Chicken Saltimbocca
chicken topped with prosciutto, spinach and mozzarella in a brown sauce with mushrooms; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1)Chicken Cacciatore
chicken on the bone, rosemary, marinara sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine, whole wheat penne +$1)
Vitello (Veal)
Veal Milanese
breaded veal cutlet served over a bed of romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes and red onions; served with french fries OR a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Francese
veal coated with an egg batter and prepared with a lemon, butter, white-wine sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Lemon Sauce
veal prepared with a lemon, butter, white-wine sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Marsala
veal prepared with mushrooms and Marsala wine in a light brown sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Mushroom Sauce
veal prepared with mushrooms in our marinara sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Parmigiana
fried veal cutlet covered with tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Piccata
veal prepared in a lemon, butter, white wine sauce with capers;
served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Saltimbocca
veal topped with prosciutto, spinach and mozzarella cheese prepared in a mushroom, light brown sauce; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)Veal Pizzaiola
veal prepared with marinara sauce and gaeta olives; served with a small garden appetizer salad OR choice of pasta (spaghetti, penne, angelhair, rigatoni, linguine)- MENU -
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