Italian Recipes

Baked Rigatoni

A cozy, crowd-pleasing Baked Rigatoni with rich sauce and creamy béchamel—easily made vegetarian. Use the honeycomb method for special occasions, or bake it in your favorite 9×13 dish. Vegan-adaptable.

Stuffed Mushrooms

These meatless stuffed mushrooms are elegant, crowd-pleasing, and easy to make—a catering favorite made with pine nuts, fresh herbs, lemon zest, and cream cheese. Gluten-free and easily vegan-adaptable!

Butternut Squash Lasagna

This Butternut Squash Lasagna is the vegetarian main dish of my dreams! Layers of noodles, roasted squash, buttery spinach, a rich and savory cream sauce, and of course lots of Parmesan cheese make this the fall casserole that will steal the show this Thanksgiving. Delicious and hearty, it’s the perfect comfort food on a chilly…

Beet Risotto

This Beet Risotto is creamy, comforting, and bursting with color! Roasted beets melt into creamy risotto, imparting earthy goodness and subtle sweetness. Gluten-free, vegan-adaptable.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta

Dig into a bowl of Roasted Vegetable Pasta, with garden-fresh veggies caramelized to sweet perfection. Tossed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs, this fast, flavorful dish tastes like late summer in every bite.

Easy Pesto Pasta with Fresh Basil

This quick pesto pasta recipe is bright, bold, and packed with flavor. Made with fresh summer ingredients, this delicious weeknight meal is perfect for summer and ready in just 30 minutes! Vegan-adaptable and gluten-free adaptable.

15 Minute Shrimp Scampi

This Shrimp Scampi recipe is the one that made me a shrimp lover! Every bite is tender. I’ve had too much rubbery shrimp in my life to not be sensitive to this! There is a special brining step that helps achieve perfectly cooked shrimp with a slight crisp on the edge. The tender, juicy shrimp…

Caramelized Leek Pasta

This caramelized leek pasta features meltingly tender leeks in a light lemony cream sauce, tossed with your favorite pasta, topped with optional pangritata. Gluten-free and vegan adaptable.

Eggplant Rollatini

My eggplant rollatini features tender eggplant stuffed with ricotta, parmesan, and basil and baked to cheesy perfection. They are easy to make and deliciously comforting. My eggplant rollatini recipe is my go-to whenever I want to make a family-friendl…

Grilled Chicken Margherita

My easy grilled chicken margherita recipe features tender grilled chicken breasts topped with melty mozzarella, pesto, and cherry tomatoes. It’s quick and makes an easy weeknight dinner.  I used to be obsessed with Olive Garden, especially t…

Veal Parmesan

My veal parmesan features crispy veal cutlets smothered in a homemade tomato sauce, and gooey melted cheese. It’s the perfect quick and easy family dinner. When my family wants the Italian-American experience, I’ll whip up this easy veal pa…

Strawberry Tiramisu

This strawberry tiramisu recipe is the perfect spring dessert. Fresh strawberries are layered with ladyfingers soaked in orange juice and St. Germaine (elderflower liqueur) with a whipped mascarpone-yogurt cream. Light and refreshing, this one is a cro…

Quick Lamb Ragu

My quick and easy lamb ragu recipe features lamb, tomatoes, and aromatics braised until it’s fall-apart tender, creating a hearty, flavorful sauce. It’s hearty, flavor-packed, and has stovetop, Instant Pot, and slow cooker cooking options. …

Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan

This air fryer chicken parmesan recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy crispy breaded chicken with a tomato and mozzarella cheese topping. None of the deep frying is needed.  Classic chicken parm is one of my all-time favorite dishes, so I’…

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