Italian food is a favorite for many, even if they have no family connections to Italy. From slow cooked tomato sauces with fresh herbs and creamy, Parmesan cheese sauces, Italian cuisine offers amazing flavors. Many of these Italian favorites have been made for generations, and the recipes have been passed down over the years. So next time you're craving a comforting homemade Italian favorite remember it was created with love!
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Baked Ravioli
This baked ravioli recipe is made easily with the help of store bought ravioli. The meaty sauce is the perfect addition to the cheesy pasta.
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Tuscan White Bean Soup
This Tuscan White Bean Soup is packed full of flavor and super simple to make. It is an easy 30-minute one-pot Italian soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Marsala
This slow cooker chicken marsala recipe is slow cooked for the juiciest chicken that is coated in a creamy sauce. Serve this dish with buttery mashed potatoes or pasta for a complete meal.
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Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
This recipe shows you how to make delicious and juicy homemade chicken meatballs. They are served with a rich sauce, onions, and green peppers and will work perfectly with pasta.
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Easy Chicken Parmesan
Cheesy, easy, and comforting, this chicken parmesan recipe is a restaurant favorite made easy at home.
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Easy Lasagna Roll Ups Recipe
Craving lasagna but short on time? Look no further! These roll-up marvels offer all the cheesy goodness you love, packed into a fuss-free format perfect for busy nights.
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Pasta alla Norma
The exotic-sounding dish originated in Sicily. It is a fulfilling, flavorful, and delicious snack infused with eggplants and tomato sauce. The eggplant chunks ensure this dish offers a meaty texture that both vegetarians and beef eaters will live.
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Homemade Tagliatelle with Herbed Brown Butter Mushroom Sauce
Homemade Tagliatelle is a delicious pasta for the fall and it is so easy to make! The mushrooms in sauteed butter sauce (with your favorite herbs) add flavor to this meal. You will taste the butter and herbs with every bite.
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Summer Gnocchi
This summer gnocchi recipe is a perfect light meal to use your leftover veggies in the best way possible. You couldn't find an easier meal for a weeknight: any fresh vegetables, yummy gnocchi, and all-time favorite - white wine sauce.
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Baked Eggplant Parmesan
This recipe uses panko crusted eggplant for a healthier version of eggplant parmesan. This easy recipe comes together quickly and freezes well for a wonderful make ahead meal.
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Easy Healthy Spaghetti Bolognese
This easy bolognese comes together in just 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal that everyone will love. Plus it has lots of nutrient rich veggies in the sauce so you feel good serving a healthier dinner option.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Gnocchi Soup
This Olive Garden inspired soup is loaded with vegetables and tender gnocchi for an easy comfort meal during the cold winter months.
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Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup
Craving comfort food? Look no further than slow cooker lasagna soup! This hearty dish is bursting with flavor and comes together in a snap. It uses ingredients you likely already have on hand, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
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Baked Spaghetti Pie
Turn simple ingredients into a comfort food masterpiece with this easy recipe for Spaghetti Pie! It’s made in a large dish so that there is plenty to go around, and everyone loves it.
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Minestrone Soup
This minestrone is an easy dinner that comes together quickly and is chock full of vegetables and beans. It’s super healthy, good for you, and filling too! Perfect for winter or any time you’re craving a cozy meal.
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Lemon Chicken Pasta Recipe
This is a delicious pasta dinner that can be ready and on the table in just 30 minutes. It's loaded with fresh flavors, juicy chicken and tender pasta for a family dinner everyone will love.
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Garlic Parmesan Pasta
This Garlic Parmesan Pasta is a creamy and flavorful dish that's perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. It's vegetarian by default, but you can easily add cooked chicken or shrimp for a more protein-packed option. The sauce is similar to a silky Alfredo, but with a deeper flavor thanks to the garlic and a touch of fresh parsley.
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Easy Tomato Bruschetta With Burrata
This easy bruschetta recipe is made with fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic and topped on a piece of toasted bread. What makes this bruschetta recipe unique is the addition of creamy burrata cheese.
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Turkey Meatballs With Spaghetti
These turkey meatballs are easy to make and come together in about 30 minutes for a comforting dinner that is a bit healthier than traditional beef meatballs.
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Healthy Rotini Pasta Bake
This Healthy Rotini Pasta Bake is the easiest meal prep or weeknight dinner option! It's made with rotini pasta, hearty meat sauce, and lots of melty cheese - seriously the best type of lightened up comfort food!
Get the recipe: Healthy Rotini Pasta Bake
Eggplant Lasagna
This eggplant lasagna reimagines the Italian favorite with a low-carb twist. Roasted eggplant replaces pasta, layered with flavorful marinara, creamy ricotta, and melty mozzarella. Delicious and health-conscious!
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Easy Chicken Bruschetta Recipe
This easy Bruschetta Chicken Recipe comes together easily for a quick and healthy weeknight dinner. This recipe uses fresh tomatoes, basil and garlic for a delicious topping for a sauteed chicken breast.
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Easy And Delicious Baked Beef Cannelloni With Spinach
Calling all Italian food lovers! This Easy & Delicious Baked Beef Cannelloni with Spinach is your dream come true. Imagine tender cannelloni shells overflowing with a savory filling, all bathed in a rich marinara sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. Pure Italian comfort food in every bite!
Get the recipe: Easy And Delicious Baked Beef Cannelloni With Spinach
Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
Crave the Olive Garden's iconic Stuffed Shells but want a homemade twist? Look no further! This recipe is surprisingly simple, letting you whip up this Italian-American comfort food in your own kitchen. Imagine tender jumbo pasta shells with a blend of creamy Italian cheeses, nestled on a bed of vibrant marinara sauce. Topped with a luxurious Alfredo drizzle and a sprinkle of crunchy breadcrumbs, it's a flavor explosion in every bite.
Get the recipe: Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells (Olive Garden Copycat Recipe)
Rigatoni Boscaiola With Mushrooms And Sausage
Rigatoni Boscaiola, aka, “pasta of the woodsman’s wife”, is a hearty and comforting pasta made with both fresh and dried mushrooms, Italian sausage, fresh herbs, red wine and parmigiano cheese in a tomato-based sauce. It’s earthy, hearty and ultra-satisfying!
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The Best Homemade Chorizo Pizza
This chorizo pizza is an incredible homemade pizza recipe that's got a little bit of spice, some savory goodness, and a tangy kick. You can make it in just 30 minutes, so it's perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
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Baked Ziti With Meatballs
Craving comfort food fast? Whip up Baked Ziti with Meatballs, a cheesy casserole that's ready in no time. It's perfect for busy weeknights, and the homemade or store-bought meatballs make it even easier. This dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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Pasta al Pesto
This pasta al pesto will awaken your senses and make your taste buds dance with its thick homemade basil pesto coating the pasta. The spaghetti, cooked to perfection, is like a blank canvas and absorbs the flavors so well!
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Authentic Pasta Fagioli Recipe
Forget the trip to the Olive Garden or another Italian restaurant! You can make this classic Italian soup at home, and the whole family will love it.
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Flavor explosion in under 30! This Italian gem features juicy chicken stuffed with melty mozzarella & pesto, bathed in a vibrant tomato sauce. This restaurant-worthy one-pan dish is surprisingly easy & guaranteed to impress.
Get the recipe: Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Pomodoro
Pasta Carbonara
This Pasta Carbonara recipe is secretly so easy, ready in less than 30 minutes, and tastes just as good as your favorite Italian restaurant’s. Spaghetti noodles and bacon are tossed in a Parmesan and egg-based sauce for an irresistible cheesy and creamy combination. This Italian dish is a simple family dinner you’ll find yourself making again and again.
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Bucatini Pomodoro
Bucatini Pomodoro is satisfying and surprisingly simple meal for the whole family to enjoy. The tomatoes, garlic, and basil shine through in this authentic Italian pasta.
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Easy Baked Chicken Pesto
So many reason to love this Easy Baked Chicken Pesto recipe! It's fresh, flavorful, and the best part is everything comes together in one dish! Enjoy as is for a low-carb meal or with pasta, rice, or potatoes for a more balanced meal.
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Panzanella Salad
Making a Panzanella salad is a great way to use bread that has been sitting on the counter for a day or two and has naturally dried out. I love the flavor and seasoning added by oven-toasting the cubes in the olive oil and then adding the butter and Parmesan cheese.
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Salmon Florentine
This easy-to-make Salmon Florentine is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender, juicy, and flaky salmon with a delicious creamy spinach sauce. A healthy salmon filet recipe that can be ready in just under 30 minutes.
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Italian Chopped Salad
Simple Italian Chopped Salad recipe packed with nutrition and flavor. Easy to make with only 20 minutes of prep time. Serve as a light lunch or as a side dish.
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Baked Penne with Sausage and Peppers
Got 30 minutes? That’s all you need to serve up this mouthwatering, all-in-one dinner. This Baked Penne with Sausage and Peppers is a favorite budget-friendly weeknight meal! Everyone loves this one, every time.
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Crispy Toasted Ravioli
This Crispy Toasted Ravioli is oven baked, not fried. Panko breadcrumbs provide extra crunch. Dip your baked ravioli in plenty of marinara sauce for a standout appetizer.
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Chicken Pesto Pasta
Chicken pesto pasta is sauteed chicken, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes and cheese, all tossed with bow tie noodles. An easy dinner the whole family will love!
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Italian Wedding Soup
Italian wedding soup soothes and nourishes! It’s made with bite-sized meatballs, spinach, and pasta in a flavorful broth with fresh Parmesan!
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Italian Rice Balls (Arancini)
These Italian rice balls are fried to perfection with a melty, mozzarella center. Enjoy the flavor of fresh herbs and Parmesan in every bite! They’re golden brown goodness loaded with mozzarella cheese in every bite. The first time you make them, you’ll be hooked.
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Shrimp and Salmon Alfredo
If you're a fan of both seafood and pasta, you are going to love shrimp and salmon alfredo. This lightened-up version is quick and easy, (just 30 minutes!) not to mention creamy and comforting. It's sure to become a new family favorite.
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Antipasto Skewers
Entertaining is super simple with these Antipasto Skewers! This is a make-ahead appetizer that’s packed full of flavor and great for any occasion. They are fun to serve as a salad and are so good alongside grilled fish or chicken and an excellent accompaniment to soups or sandwiches. This is finger food at its best.
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