A healthy, low-fat alternative to high-fat pesto sauce. Can also be made with basil or cilantro.
Author: Sheila Martin
I love this recipe for penne alla vodka. I used to work in a restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and we used to make this dish a lot. I have made it for all my friends and family and they all love it...
Author: AMCONTE2000
Frozen Italian-style meatballs are an easy shortcut in this pasta casserole flavored with roasted peppers and fresh herbs. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Author: liz43230
Usually served with dessert wine, this cherry almond biscotti is perfect with espresso or cappuccino.
Author: PJ's kitchen
Really easy and filling recipe. Serve with a tossed salad and garlic bread.
Author: Dawn
There are only two things you need for great lasagna: a thick, rich, super-meaty meat sauce and lots of it, and a ricotta filling where only the finest cheeses are welcomed. For the sauce, I love a combination...
Author: Chef John
This is a quick easy recipe using any shape pasta, cream (or half-and-half), garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It is very satisfying and the kids love it! Can add cut up veggies or diced chicken or...
Author: MSABBYK
This recipe came from my mother-in-law. Their family tradition was to have fish on Christmas Eve. I carried on that tradition with my own family. If you don't care for oysters, like me, then simply omit...
Author: Janet P.
This recipe has been in the family for generations. The meat is so tender and with the red pepper sauce, is so flavorful you'll want to make it at least once a week! I love serving this with a spring mix...
Author: CucinaItaliana
Did your garden over-produce zucchini? Here is a great recipe to use up the zucchini and not get bored.
Author: CPCHKC
This ricotta cheesecake is similar in style to an American cheesecake, but is much lighter. Enjoy.
Author: Nicole
Spaghetti with a twist! Your standard spaghetti topped with a combination of mozzarella/cottage cheese and a layer of pepperoni to top it off. The sausage can be substituted with hamburger.
Author: CKROPER
I came up with this recipe for my niece. I combined grilled cheese sandwiches with garlic bread. Its tasty, its quick and its the perfect appetizer for friends, family and unexpected guests. Use a firm...
Author: NYCDAVE
This is a very easy and delicious dish my mother used to make. I'm sure it can be used with other fish besides flounder. My mother also used to place American cheese on top before baking, which was very...
Author: SUE416
My mother's family originally came from Sicily and every family member makes his or her own version - this version came most recently via Brooklyn. If there are any leftovers, they freeze very well. MANGIA!...
Author: PETEIYC
I wanted to get more fish in our diet, so I experimented with different flavorings for salmon steaks. This combination seemed to always be especially delicious with a risotto and vegetable side.
Author: Wolfman's Bro
This is a great cavatini recipe. It makes two 9x13 inch pans. You can bake one, and freeze the other for later use.
Author: HAPPYSTITCHER
I've only been to Tuscany once, but I do remember a grilled steak coming off a charcoal fire, which was then sliced and splashed with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary. While I'm sure my version is far from...
Author: Chef John
This recipe is perfect if you have extra zucchini from the garden and/or you are looking for a great lasagna while on the South Beach or Atkins diets. It replaces lasagna noodles with slices of zucchini,...
Author: Jeff B.
Anyone on an eggless or low-cholesterol diet will appreciate this recipe.
Author: Webby
Known as 'gnocchi alla sorrentina,' this classic Italian pasta dish that uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious. Use homemade or store-bought gnocchi.
Author: saretta
Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella.
Author: Lisa
All the flavors of Italian pesto (fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic) in a simple creamy sauce. Also works well with thinly sliced pork tenderloin. Add a splash of milk or cream for a slightly...
Author: JODIE4
My great-great-aunt Josie created this recipe and handed it down through the family. The anise seed and anisette give it an authentic Italian flavor. A bit labor intensive, but they are so worth it! Great...
Author: Jeannie Z. Taylor
This labor of love is not your traditional red meat sauce. Bolognese is a delicious meat sauce that is refined and simmered for hours to bring out the great flavors of all the ingredients. Combine it with...
Author: Howard
This a great way to use pumpkin in your cooking rather than your baking. The flavor of the pumpkin doesn't come out very strong and if you didn't know what was in it, you probably wouldn't even realize...
Author: jmcnutt28
You are sure to see people enjoying coffee granita if you visit Sicily during the summer months. Here's the recipe so you can make it at home. It's very easy to do but requires a lot of freezing so best...
Author: lacucinadinadia
A rich, cheesy lasagna loaded with vegetables. You could also omit all veggies except broccoli for a broccoli lasagna.
Author: Rachel
This recipe is infinitely variable. It can serve as a stand-alone stew with a side of crusty bread or a sauce over noodles, rice, or potatoes. I follow a paleo diet and serve it on zucchini noodles with...
Author: sarahkai
I received this recipe several years ago from a family member who swore it was a great romantic meal. She was right. My husband asks me to make this meal every time we have a date night. The quantity of...
Author: Jules203
Arrabbiata is Italian for "angry," which refers to the spicy red peppers in this dish. Garnish with grated Romano cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Author: MARBALET
Also called pine nut cookies. I make them and my family eats them so quickly I have to hide a few so I get some.
Author: Maryellen
Sweet grape tomatoes, peppery arugula, and creamy goat cheese get tossed with spicy chicken sausage, pasta, and cannellini beans for a flavor packed treat.
Author: amanda1432
These are thin waferlike cookies and you must have a pizzelle iron to make them. The Italians call them "Pizzelle Alle Nocciole".
Author: Pat K.
Awesome baked spaghetti and meatballs! Well worth the time!
Author: Stephanie
I made this recipe to celebrate Earth Day. Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness. The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close...
Author: Chef John
Delicious Italian tortellini dish will have you coming back for seconds.
Author: Dave C
Fragrant and colorful fresh egg pasta infused with saffron. Roll out in thin sheets with or without a pasta machine, then bake directly in a lasagna with bolognese or bechamel sauce, or make tagliatelle...
Author: Alemarsi
A local winery/restaurant serves a stuffed eggplant appetizer that is so delicious. While trying to duplicate it at home, I found this to be one of our favorite eggplant dinners. Be sure to select an eggplant...
Author: Tanya Belt
Delicious firm Italian meatballs wrapped in crisp bacon.
Author: Jen Swanson
This is my favorite dessert recipe; serve with fresh raspberries, cookies, or vanilla ice cream!
Author: CHIARA
An easy 20-minute, delicious, and creamy chicken marsala! Serve over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
Author: Sophia Del Gigante
The flavor of spaghetti and meatballs, without the hassle of making meatballs!
Author: jenmannaz
Old world-style manicotti dish with a couple of my own touches. Absolutely delicious! The best manicotti recipe out there! I recommend using Bertolli® Italian Sausage, Marinara with Burgundy Wine, or...
Author: Cherokee Princess
This is a great and tasty recipe I'm sure you will enjoy. Check seasonings to taste. This has a heavy garlic and wine taste. When using a cooking wine do not add salt because there's salt already in the...
Author: Eugene Caccaitore
Sweet raisins, sour olives and piquant capers conspire to make this a memorable main dish.
Author: Dan
This is a great alternative to Italian-style stuffed shells. Serve this with sour cream and chips and salsa.
Author: AIMEE.HOWE
Answering the question 'What would vanilla ice cream taste like without any vanilla?', Italian 'crema' ice cream is exceptionally delicious not because of what's in it, but rather what isn't. Ironically,...
Author: Chef John
A brownie-like biscotti that tastes great with a cup of coffee. Drizzle with more chocolate if desired. Especially popular in the winter time when coffee and chocolate taste so much better. Enjoy!
Author: Chef V
One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy!
Author: Beth B.