Italian Recipes
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Caprese Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Mozzarella
Italian caprese salad is a summer classic! Make it extra special with heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, and fresh mozzarella. This is the BEST way to enjoy summer tomatoes. -
Sweet Corn Gnocchi Skillet
It's sweet corn season! Make the most of it with this sweet and creamy Sweet Corn Gnocchi Skillet. Fast, filling, and kid-friendly—it's a win for everyone! -
Steamed Mussels in Tomato Sauce
Fresh mussels steamed in tomato sauce and served over pasta is the ultimate comfort food! Luckily, fresh mussels are readily available these days AND they are easy to prepare. -
White Bean, Tomato, and Shrimp Skillet Dinner
Consider yourself transported to the Mediterranean! This gorgeous skillet dinner is bursting with tomatoes, anise-scented fennel, white beans, and vibrant shrimp. -
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole
Cheesy Tortellini Casserole is like lasagna, minus all the time and effort. Just boil some tortellini, mix with tomato sauce, top with cheese, and bake until bubbly. Dinner is ready! -
Shrimp Risotto
This simple shrimp risotto was inspired by a trip to Venice. It's made with tiny pink shrimp, shallots, parsley, and lemon zest. Super creamy! You'll think you're in Italy! -
Pasta e Fagioli
A soup of many names, Pasta e Fagioli, Pasta Fagioli, or Pasta Fazool, this classic Italian soup of beans and short pasta with tomatoes and vegetables is a classic favorite. -
Mint Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Stuff these shells with mint and ricotta, then bake them with Italian sausage and tomato sauce. They're amazing! These stuffed shells are perfect for a family meal or a potluck. -
Lasagna
This classic lasagna is made with an easy meat sauce as the base. Layer the sauce with noodles and cheese, then bake until bubbly! This is great for feeding a big family, and freezes well, too. -
Chicken Milanese
This classic Italian Chicken Milanese is surprisingly EASY and FAST to make at home. Serve it with a side salad for an easy weeknight meal. Also works as a make-ahead dish! -
Minestrone Soup
Minestrone soup is an Italian classic! This version is made with cannellini beans, chicken stock, cabbage, potato, zucchini, carrots, plum tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. -
Herbed Chicken Tenders with Tomato Sauce
Chicken tenders, baked with an herbed breadcrumb coating, served with simple Italian tomato dipping sauce. -
Caponata
This Eggplant Caponata is a delicious Italian relish made with eggplant, onions, garlic, tomatoes, pine nuts, olives, raisins, capers, and parsley. Perfect spread for bread or a dip for breadsticks! -
Zucchini Lasagna Roll-Ups
Think of these zucchini roll-ups as like lasagna, but without the pasta! Precooking the zucchini softens it enough to roll it up with some cheese and herbs. Top with a quick fresh stovetop tomato sauce, bake, and serve! -
Apple Crostata
Apple crostata, a rustic tart with fresh sliced apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, with a butter crust. -
Eggplant Parmesan
A classic Italian baked Eggplant Parmesan casserole with breaded eggplant slices layered with Mozzarella, Parmesan, basil, and tomato sauce. -
Cheesy Chicken Parmesan
Classic Chicken Parm! Chicken cutlets, breaded and fried, smothered with tomato sauce, covered with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and baked into a tasty Chicken Parmesan. -
Pressure Cooker Pasta Primavera
The fresh flavors of spring come together in the pressure cooker! This whole recipe takes less than 30 minutes. Irresistible! -
Garlic Knots
A classic Italian pizzeria snack, garlic knots are strips of pizza dough tied in a knot, baked and then topped with melted butter, garlic and parsley. -
Spring Shrimp Scampi with Peas and Mint
Pasta for dinner! This riff on shrimp scampi adds peas, lemon, and fresh mint for a pasta dinner that's ready for spring. -
Pasta with Spinach, Artichokes and Ricotta
There are never enough pasta recipes, right? Here's a quick one that combines creamy ricotta, spinach, and artichoke hearts, topped a crunchy mix of breadcrumbs and almonds. -
Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Brown Butter
Brown butter makes everything taste better, especially this pasta with spinach and mushrooms. It's a quick and easy dinner! -
How to Make Homemade Pasta (Without a Pasta Maker!)
I’ve been making pasta from scratch for about eight years now, often with a child standing at each hip, and all without using a pasta maker. Sometimes gadgets can be barriers to experimentation in the kitchen, but a small kitchen… -
Lemony Broccoli Rabe with White Beans
Bright, bitter and creamy, this recipe for Lemony Broccoli Rabe with White Beans works equally well as a side dish alongside a roasted chicken or as a standalone vegetarian main. -
Fettuccine Alfredo with Mushrooms
Fettuccine alfredo with mushrooms brings a mix of cheesy, creamy and earthy flavors together. It's a restaurant-worthy dish you can totally make at home. -
Sausage, Spinach, Ricotta Stuffed Pasta Shells
Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with Italian sausage, spinach, ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, covered with cooked tomatoes and baked.
