Italian Inspired Recipes

Chicken Pasta Primavera

One-Pot, Creamy Chicken Pasta Primavera made with lean chicken breast, spring veggies, and a light cream sauce. A delicious, high-protein dinner idea! Chicken Pasta Primavera Primavera means “spring” in Italian, so I thought the name for this high-prot…

Italian Sub Salad

Skip the bread and enjoy a bowl of this healthy Italian Sub Salad with salami, cold cuts and cheese, which takes the indulgence of an Italian hero served as a low-carb salad instead. Italian Sub Salad Whether you’re looking for a filling lunch, l…

Risotto Primavera

This Risotto Primavera recipe showcases the freshness and variety of spring in a bowl loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. Risotto Primavera Risotto, a classic Italian favorite known for its creamy texture, is made even more deli…

Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy “Marry Me” Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made with chicken breast, sausage, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and pillowy soft gnocchi. Chicken Gnocchi Soup My Marry Me Chicken recipe has been going viral in the Skinnytaste Facebook Community G…

Crock Pot Pasta Sauce with Sausage

This easy, 5-ingredient Crock Pot Pasta Sauce made with chicken or turkey sausage is perfect for busy weeknights! Slow Cooker Pasta Sauce with Sausage On those busy weeknights when you don’t have time to cook, using your slow cooker is a lifesave…

Roasted Red Pepper Soup

Vegetarian Roasted Red Pepper Soup is a comforting, vibrant soup offering a perfect blend of sweetness, smokiness, and warmth. Roasted Red Pepper Soup Whether you’re looking for a cozy meal on a chilly evening or a vibrant starter to serve with a…

Penne alla Vodka with Chicken

This healthier penne alla vodka with chicken is made with no heavy cream! Pureed roasted vegetables are my secret for a creamy vodka sauce that tastes just as good as the original. High protein, with 42 grams of protein per serving. Healthy Penne alla …

Marry Me Chicken

Don’t miss this lighter version of the trending “Marry Me Chicken” recipe. The same delicious creamy chicken with sundried tomatoes is made healthier with less fat and added spinach. Your guests will definitely want to say “Marry me” after trying this …

Italian Wedding Soup

Made with homemade turkey meatballs, tiny pasta, and dark leafy greens, Italian Wedding Soup is simple yet flavorful. Ready in just 30 minutes! Easy Italian Wedding Soup Recipe Italian Wedding soup is a classic favorite of mine. It’s such a simpl…

White Bean Crostini

Crostini are fun, bite-sized appetizers made of little slices of toasted baguette and topped with whatever your heart desires. For this crostini recipe, I used a healthy white bean topping drizzled with balsamic. White Bean Crostini Add this White Bean…

Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps

These Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps are fun and fast to make for an easy, low- carb holiday appetizer with only three ingredients! Cacio e Pepe Cheese Crisps Cacio e Pepe is an Italian pasta dish with Pecorino Romano cheese and lots of black pepper. I cre…

Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers

Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Peppers, and Escarole is a colorful, flavorful, 30-minute dish your whole family will love! Escarole Pasta with Sausage and Peppers This escarole pasta dish with sausage and peppers is quick and delicious, ready in l…

The Best Lasagna Recipe

The BEST easy, classic lasagna recipe made with a ground beef meat sauce, no- cook noodles, and cottage cheese for extra protein! Lasagna Recipe If you’re Italian and you’re thinking, cottage cheese in lasagna? I totally get you! I always t…

Butternut Squash Lasagna (No-Noodle)

This fall butternut squash lasagna swaps pasta for butternut squash and layered with chicken sausage, tomato sauce, ricotta, and mozzarella. It’s so delicious, you won’t miss the pasta! Butternut Squash Lasagna I’ve been making noodle-less&#1…

Minestrone Soup

This is the best minestrone soup recipe, a hearty, vegetable-rich Italian soup made from scratch with plenty of fiber from the beans and vegetables. Perfect for serving with crusty bread. Minestrone Soup This healthy soup is a classic vegetarian minest…

Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce made with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta , mozzarella and spinach in a ground turkey meat sauce. Healthy, high protein and family friendly! Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce Stuffed shells with meat sauce is a class…

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