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.
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Miso Orzo with Crispy Shiitakes
This rich, silky pasta combines browned butter, sweet white miso, earthy shiitake mushrooms, and Parmesan cheese into a luxuriously creamy sauce that coats every piece of orzo. Inspired…
Homemade Pizza Pockets
Handheld pizza pockets with a tender, homemade dough filled with pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, and optional pepperoni — perfect as a snack, lunch, or dinner bite. Make extra…
Cacio e Pepe Cabbage
Inspired by the Roman classic Cacio e Pepe, this low-carb adaptation swaps pasta for delicately shaved cabbage while keeping the soul of the dish intact: toasted cracked peppercorns,…
Cottage Cheese Pizza Bites
These cottage cheese pizza bites are a quick, protein-packed snack that delivers classic pizza flavor in a bite-sized form. Made with cottage cheese and mozzarella, they bake up…
Pasta e Patate (Italian Pasta & Potatoes with Bacon)
Pasta e Patate is a classic Italian comfort dish that falls somewhere between a hearty soup and a creamy pasta. Starchy potatoes slowly break down as the pasta…
Smoky Mozzarella Pasta and Meatball Bake
This hearty, smoky pasta bake combines tender penne, flavorful fire-roasted tomatoes, and savory meatballs, all layered with melted mozzarella and cheddar cheese. The addition of fresh spinach adds…
Fresh Egg Pasta
This is traditional fresh egg pasta made with modern precision. The KitchenAid mixer handles proper kneading, while the optional Anova chamber vacuum step accelerates hydration — giving you…
Make-Ahead Lasagna
This lasagna is rich, hearty, and layered with perfectly seasoned meat sauce, creamy ricotta filling, and gooey melted cheese. Divided into four 4.7‑cup Rubbermaid Brilliance containers, it’s perfect…
Rich & Rustic Italian Lasagna
This lasagna lives up to its legendary reputation — a rich, slow‑simmered meat sauce layered with tender noodles and three kinds of cheese creates an unforgettable Italian‑style baked…
Cordon Bleu Stromboli
This elevated Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli combines tender roasted chicken, thinly sliced prosciutto, and creamy Gruyère cheese, wrapped in golden, flaky pizza dough. Subtle Dijon-herb layers and a…
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