Italian-Inspired

Lemon Parmesan Pearl Couscous

This lemon Parmesan pearl couscous recipe is a simple, versatile, and delicious side dish that pairs beautifully with everything from roasted veggies to grilled meats and more. Meet the simple side dish we’ve been loving lately! ♡ This lemon Parmesan pearl couscous is perfectly balanced with creamy, cheesy, citrusy flavors. Plus, I adore the texture […]

Creamy Tuscan Shrimp Pasta (Dairy-Free)

Weekend flavor meets weeknight ease: 30-minute Tuscan-style shrimp pasta! This CREAMY, dairy-free dish is rich, garlicky, and bursting with bright tomato flavor.
It’s impressive enough to wow any guests but simple enough that you’ll want to…

Pasta e Fagioli

My favorite pasta e fagioli recipe is loaded up with hearty pasta, beans, veggies and pancetta and simmered in a richly-seasoned tomato broth. Always such a delicious one-pot meal! A warm, cozy bowl of pasta e fagioli is always a good idea. ♡ This classic Italian soup — whose name literally means “pasta and beans” — […]

Marry Me Tofu

close up on a large skillet of Marry Me Tofu.This vegan Marry Me Tofu recipe is a rich, creamy, and luxurious tofu dish with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! A surprisingly quick and easy one-pan meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. Looking for more mouthwatering tofu dinner recipes? Check out my Creamy Lemon Tofu, Shredded Tofu Tacos, and Easy Teriyaki Tofu recipes while…

Italian Chopped Salad

My favorite Italian chopped salad recipe is fresh, hearty, and bursting with zesty Italian flavors in each bite. Is there anything better than a really good Italian chopped salad? ♡ My favorite take on this classic is crafted with the perfect balance of bold flavors and fresh textures to ensure that every bite is downright […]

Vegan Lasagna Soup

close up on a bowl of vegan lasagna soup topped with chopped basil, vegan mozzarella, and vegan ricotta cheese.My one-pot Vegan Lasagna Soup takes everything you love about lasagna and puts it in soup form! It’s a whole lot easier to make than a pan of lasagna and is ready in less than 30 minutes. For more comforting vegan soups, check out my Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup, Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegan…

Easy Portabello Parmesan

This easy Portobello Parmesan recipe is filled with marinara, cheeses, garlicky breadcrumbs and baked to crispy, juicy perfection. Serve it up with crusty bread, pasta, quinoa or whatever sounds good! One of those recipes that falls squarely in the category of why didn’t I think of this sooner? ♡ Seriously, this portobello Parmesan recipe truly […]

Italian Wedding Soup

This delicious Italian wedding soup recipe features homemade meatballs, hearty pasta and the most flavorful garlic-herb broth. Is there anything cozier than a warm bowl of Italian wedding soup? This classic dish is the perfect blend of hearty and wholesome ingredients, featuring tender homemade meatballs and delicate pasta simmered in a rich garlicky broth infused […]

Italian Lentil Soup (Zuppa di Lenticchie)

If you’ve ever eaten at a classic Italian restaurant, you may have had the delicious lentil soup known as “zuppa di lenticchie.” It’s a simple, nourishing, and comforting soup that just so happens to be VERY quick & easy to make. The perfect soup f…

Garlic Miso Pasta

This miso pasta recipe is quick and easy to make and tossed in a buttery garlic sauce with Parmesan. 5 ingredients, 25 minutes and so much flavor! ♡ This garlic miso pasta recipe has quickly become a new favorite here in our house. It’s made with a silky garlic butter sauce that’s kicked up a […]

Baked Gnocchi

Everyone loves this easy baked gnocchi recipe! It features the doughy pasta baked in tangy marinara, layered with two types…

Fettuccine Alfredo

This chicken fettuccine alfredo recipe is easy to make with the coziest creamy garlic sauce. Everyone needs a good fettuccine alfredo recipe. ♡ This classic creamy pasta will forever be one of our family’s favorite comfort foods. We actually had the privilege of trying authentic alfredo a few years back at the restaurant where it […]

Sausage and Gnocchi Marinara

This sausage and gnocchi marinara recipe is easy to make in 30 minutes and simmered in a garlicky tomato-basil sauce. This cozy, one-pot, 30-minute meal is everything I’m craving right now. ♡ Pillowy potato gnocchi and zesty Italian chicken sausage nestle together in a bubbly tomato-basil sauce until perfectly tender. Then each serving bowl is […]

Garlic & Herb Breaded Delicata Squash

Say hello to your new favorite fall side! This roasted delicata squash has a savory, salty, garlic & herb breading that’s kind of irresistible. Let’s just say, there may or may not have been leftovers in the test kitchen…
Just 7 simple ingred…

Marry Me Soup with Italian Sausage

This delicious Marry Me Soup is made with Italian sausage, pasta and spinach in a creamy sun-dried tomato broth. Ok, I hesitate to add any more “marry me” recipes to the Internet at this point. But this soup honestly knocked my socks off. I have to share it with you! ♡ It’s made with the […]

Everyday Kale Salad

This 5-ingredient kale salad recipe only takes a few minutes to make and goes well with just about anything! The kale salad I’ve made a million times. ♡ If you’re looking for a delicious kale salad recipe to keep in your back pocket, this simple formula won’t let you down! It’s easy to whip up […]

Veggie-Packed White Bean Minestrone

Fall is near, but summer veggies are still here. Enter: A cozy soup with a mix of fall and summer produce! This easy, flavorful, 1-pot minestrone is LOADED with veggies and white beans for a fiber- and nutrient-packed dish. 
It’s light yet satisfy…

Tuscan Shrimp

This flavorful Tuscan shrimp recipe impresses everyone—the perfect easy dinner! We also call it “Marry Me Shrimp”, a meld of…

Roasted Tomato Pasta

close up on roasted tomato pasta in a white serving dish.Make this super simple 30-minute Roasted Tomato Pasta for an unforgettable late summer dinner! With beautifully blistered roasted tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and al dente pasta in every bite, you’ll be making this recipe on repeat. Looking for more light and fresh pasta recipes to add to your dinner menu? Check out my Green Pasta, 15…

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

This roasted vegetable pasta is tossed with lots of caramelized roasted veggies and a delicious balsamic garlic butter sauce. So simple and delicious! This roasted veggie pasta was an instant hit in our house! I mean, it’s hard to go wrong in our book with mixing a big pan of caramelized veggies with pasta. But […]

Bruschetta

All of the best tips we learned in Italy about how to make classic tomato basil bruschetta. Tomato season means…time to make tomato bruschetta! ♡ I’ve long been a big fan of this classic Italian appetizer. But a few years ago during our trip to Rome, my husband and I had the opportunity to take a […]

Sheet Pan Ratatouille with Crispy Baked Tofu

What could be better than the saucy, savory goodness of classic ratatouille!? Answer: SHEET PAN ratatouille! Say “au revoir” to stovetop babysitting, and “bonjour!” to extra caramelization with minimal effort!
Turn it into a satisfying plant-based meal…

Creamy Pesto Sauce (Dairy-Free)

We’re throwing a pesto party, and you’re invited! With all the herby, savory goodness of traditional basil pesto, this CREAMY dairy-free pesto SAUCE is endlessly versatile and almost too easy. It comes together in just 5 minutes with 7 simple ingredien…

White Bean Salad

a Mediterranean white bean salad in a large white bowl.This simple White Bean Salad is the ultimate summer salad! It’s quick and easy to make but doesn’t skimp on flavor thanks to a mix of refreshing Mediterranean vegetables, fresh herbs, creamy cannellini beans, and lemon vinaigrette. Craving more fresh summer salads? Check out my Watermelon Salad with Mint and Feta, Broccoli Salad, Macaroni Salad,…

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