This dish looks like you slaved over it and has such a rich taste that you don't need any sides. It is a creamy spicy calamari in white wine sauce over pasta. Dinner for two but easily doubled. Serve with...
Author: NUKA1
A blueberry coffeecake with a ricotta cheese topping. Reminiscent of cheesecake, this recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Origin is unknown.
Author: AuntieJ
This recipe is adapted from several of the better lasagna dishes previously submitted. To test it, I invited a couple who previously owned an Italian restaurant. They were very impressed. This lasagna...
Author: Gordo's Grub
Better than already prepared types because you can make it to your taste. I use the bulk baggie spices in the Mexican food aisle, they're so much less expensive and taste great!
Author: Denyse
This is a really easy and great tasting recipe that always goes over well. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Author: Catherine
Delicate Italian ricotta cookies with an almond flavored glaze. Very good!
Author: Sandy
Inspired by my favorite local Italian restaurant's secret recipe. After some trial and error, I think I have it. Creamy Alfredo sauce and salmon complement each other well. Spinach adds great color.
Author: Shane Roberts
This traditional Italian sweet has different names in different regions: Struffoli in Naples area, which are among the most popular Christmas sweets; Cicerchiata in Abruzzi region, where you cannot miss...
Author: lacucinadinadia
Lemon granita is one of my favorite things about Sicily. It's easy to make at home if a trip to the island isn't possible. Using Meyer lemons, which tend to be sweeter than regular lemons, helps replicate...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
My boys LOVE this! It is quick and simple! I am always asked to bring this to Super Bowl® parties and family events!
Author: sarabrola
Unlike a lot of recipes out there for spaghetti carbonara, this is the true Italian recipe from an Italian! You can't get more authentic than this recipe! Top with extra Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and...
Author: Andry008
Chicken meatballs and spaghetti is a great alternative to beef or pork. Now, I love beef and pork, but I wanted to give my family something different. This is a recipe for a family of five, plus a little...
Author: Kimberly Anne Thomas
These holiday cookies are perfect for people of any age. They are good as a quick snack or dessert. Don't worry, they are not balls of butter. They are smooth, chewy, and delicious cookies. This is an...
Author: iluvlax
My version of Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Seafood, minus the shrimp. I merged a few different recipes and came up with this. It comes pretty close! Three fillets are usually enough for my husband, my toddler,...
Author: youngwoman
A true gourmet pizza, made even better because it's fast, easy, and inexpensive! Grilled chicken, tomato wedges, red onions, and green peppers topping a garlic-parmesan sauce and mozzarella - it's the...
Author: BECKY M.
A pizza in half, much better than calzones. Had them all over in the Italian areas in Philadelphia growing up. Serve with spaghetti sauce or Ranch dressing.
Author: HEATHERB99
Fresh sage, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and cream give this pork tenderloin dish its rich flavor. It's absolutely wonderful and simple! Chopped ham can be used if prosciutto is unavailable.
Author: ANNACOYNE
A beautiful sponge layer cake filled with a delightful ricotta cheese filling.
Author: Traci
Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it's super easy! For gatherings...
Author: ERINLOVE65
If you love anchovies and pasta, this recipe is for you. It's quick, easy and very tasty. Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.
Author: DIGGER2640
Good for people who aren't reluctant to try tofu. After this lasagna you and your guests will love it!
Author: M.PERRY
A simple mushroom spinach pizza, much better then takeout pizza!
Author: ALLIEB
This is one of my finest creations, made much easier by the frozen pre-cooked shrimp!
Author: M. Kertello
I searched high and low for a recipe for this delicious pastry, originally prepared only for the aristocratic Renaissance set in Italy. There are only a few recipes online in English, and they assume you...
Author: popperdoogles
Relatively simple baked boneless chicken breast with Italian flavorings topped with melted Brie...aka suuuuper yummy. Good for a romantic dinner (you can skip the garlic) or to impress family and friends....
Author: RaquelitaRod
Spaghetti alla carbonara's creamy sauce is simply a thin egg and cheese custard, spiked with pork and black pepper. Try to find pancetta or guanciale (pork cheek cured like pancetta) for a really authentic...
Author: Chef John
Lightly breaded and fried shrimp are tossed in marinara sauce and baked with a cheese crust. Surprisingly, this does not taste oily at all. Very good flavor, nice and light. Serve over angel hair pasta...
Author: Challengergurl
These slow cooker turkey meatballs in tomato sauce are a great alternative to traditional beef meatballs. Can be served over pasta or make meatball sandwiches with sauteed onions and peppers with melted...
Author: Cheryl
Authentic Italian recipe: flank steak rolls with garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Serve with egg noodles or as an addition to spaghetti or ravioli.
Author: JEND818
This is a cheap and easy way to make this Italian classic.
Author: bobthecook1
This is a recipe I got from a friend that I modified for a little more kick, since my wife loves spicy food.
Author: J. Rentsch
We love shrimp with lemon! This is a simple, yet gourmet, pasta dinner.
Author: Qhhunters
Spaghetti al tonno is one of my all-time favorite go-to pasta dishes. I love a classic meat sauce as much as the next half-Italian, but when I want something quick and easy for a weeknight meal, I reach...
Author: Chef John
This recipe was acquired by myself from a friend in 1986. It is originally from Naples, Italy. Italian Rice Pie is a tradition for my family on Easter. When I was young, the week prior to Easter was one...
Author: Star Pooley and KC
An ad on TV sparked the idea for this recipe, and its become a family favorite. I usually serve with fettuccini and Italian bread. It makes a very filling and delicious meal. It also is elegant enough...
Author: CSLUSH
Yummy shrimp in an Alfredo sauce, with portobello mushrooms and red peppers.
Author: Jenn Zeller
This easy-to-make dish will impress your family or friends with its exotic flavors. This recipe will have your friends and family coming back for more!
Author: Peter Alfieri
This can be used as a main dish or an appetizer. It contains dried figs, caramelized onions and tangy goat cheese on a homemade crust.
Author: ASHLEY_S
After reading this recipe here, it sounded so good that I had to put my personal touches to it. I'm not particularly fond of chicken breasts unless they're flattened to a pulp and delicately browned after...
Author: Stephanie (Nussear) Back
This is a recipe that I came up with when I got tired of 'the same old thing'. It's easy and delicious. You can add things like mushrooms or peppers. Serve with white rice or noodles, salad and bread....
Author: Annelle
We love to order taco pizza from the local pizza parlor but it got too expensive. So I came up with this variation of it that my family loves! It can be suited to match anyone's tastes and the ready-made...
Author: Daisy K