Italian
Carpaccio, chicken Marsala, pasta, and other dishes give this Italian collection several directions. Browse specific preparations and their adaptations, with Italian-American dishes also providing a related path through the recipe box.
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Pizza
Pizzas, filled pizza pockets, and skillet adaptations bring familiar toppings into different forms. Doughs and sauces sit alongside finished dishes, while breakfast pizzas and pizza-inspired pasta bakes offer other ways to use those flavors.
In this collection
Shrimp Carbonara
Shrimp Carbonara is a rich yet surprisingly light pasta dish featuring tender shrimp, crisp bacon, and perfectly cooked spaghetti enveloped in a silky Parmesan and egg sauce. Rather…
Marry Me Meatballs
Serve these indulgent meatballs over pasta, egg noodles, rice, or creamy mashed potatoes for an easy dinner worthy of their romantic name. Yield: 6 to 8 servingsPreparation Time:…
Chicken Alfredo Lasagna
Tender lasagna noodles are layered with seasoned shredded chicken, spinach, ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce. Gently reducing the cream creates a filling that stays…
Whipped Ricotta Caprese Pasta
Whipped Ricotta Caprese Pasta combines tender pasta with a silky ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano sauce, sweet oven-roasted cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and a finishing drizzle of balsamic glaze. Lemon…
Cherry Bruschetta Pasta Salad
This vibrant summer pasta salad transforms classic tomato bruschetta into a satisfying main dish or side. Ripe cherry tomatoes are lightly salted to release their juices, then marinated…
Summer No Bake Lasagna
Tender lasagna sheets are layered with creamy stracciatella, sautéed zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan, and extra-virgin olive oil. These elegant open lasagna stacks are lighter than…
Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites
These Italian Pickled Pepperoni Bites combine smoky pepperoni, tangy pepperoncini peppers, crisp red onions, garlic, and a perfectly balanced pickling brine for an irresistible appetizer. Inspired by the…
Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs
These Mediterranean Baked Salmon Meatballs are light, tender, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor. Finely chopped salmon is combined with fresh dill, parsley, garlic, lemon, and a touch…
Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad
Everything you love about a classic Italian grinder—savory cured meats, creamy cheeses, crisp vegetables, and tangy peppers—is tossed with tender cheese tortellini in a bright, creamy grinder dressing.…
Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne
Creamy Chicken Piccata Penne combines juicy, golden-seared chicken with perfectly cooked penne, tender baby spinach, and a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce accented by bright lemon, garlic, and briny…
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