Spaghetti with a twist! Your standard spaghetti topped with a combination of mozzarella/cottage cheese and a layer of pepperoni to top it off. The sausage can be substituted with hamburger.
Author: CKROPER
This barley risotto is delicious and charming. It makes a nice side dish for steak or roasted meats. Especially when you want to serve something a little different.
Author: MOLSON7
This recipe is adapted from several of the better lasagna dishes previously submitted. To test it, I invited a couple who previously owned an Italian restaurant. They were very impressed. This lasagna...
Author: Gordo's Grub
Frozen Italian-style meatballs are an easy shortcut in this pasta casserole flavored with roasted peppers and fresh herbs. Garnish with basil, if desired.
Author: liz43230
Better than already prepared types because you can make it to your taste. I use the bulk baggie spices in the Mexican food aisle, they're so much less expensive and taste great!
Author: Denyse
Inspired by my favorite local Italian restaurant's secret recipe. After some trial and error, I think I have it. Creamy Alfredo sauce and salmon complement each other well. Spinach adds great color.
Author: Shane Roberts
Anyone on an eggless or low-cholesterol diet will appreciate this recipe.
Author: Webby
This is a great alternative to Italian-style stuffed shells. Serve this with sour cream and chips and salsa.
Author: AIMEE.HOWE
These quick and easy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice.
Author: Chef John
I made this recipe to celebrate Earth Day. Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness. The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close...
Author: Chef John
A 'back to basics' version of the classic Chicken Cacciatore. Chicken meat simmered with garlic, onion, green bell pepper, tomatoes, beans and oregano. This recipe can easily be doubled. Serve over cooked...
Author: sal
A great pasta dish for those who like seafood with their pasta. This dish is not only fast and easy to prepare, it is delicious and it is of regional Spanish-Italian authenticity. Red wine or beer is the...
Author: SONNYCHIBA
Really easy and filling recipe. Serve with a tossed salad and garlic bread.
Author: Dawn
Creamy, cheesy, chickeny lasagna - you'll fall in love all over again!
Author: MARBALET
The flavor of spaghetti and meatballs, without the hassle of making meatballs!
Author: jenmannaz
I searched high and low for a recipe for this delicious pastry, originally prepared only for the aristocratic Renaissance set in Italy. There are only a few recipes online in English, and they assume you...
Author: popperdoogles
This is a super quick, super easy recipe that is sure to please. Tilapia fillets are easy to cook on the grill in a foil bag.
Author: chowsito
A very unusual but very delicious pasta dish. My Mexican grandfather used to make it and I make it in memory of him. For you, Pepe! Hope you all like it too! Goce! (Enjoy!)
Author: JENNY P.
An easier version of an Italian favorite, using instant mashed potatoes. This recipe can easily be double, tripled, etc. I make multiple batches, and freeze. To freeze, put on cookie sheets until frozen,...
Author: Sandy Metzler
Also called pine nut cookies. I make them and my family eats them so quickly I have to hide a few so I get some.
Author: Maryellen
Arrabbiata is Italian for "angry," which refers to the spicy red peppers in this dish. Garnish with grated Romano cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Author: MARBALET
This is a wonderful recipe that uses uncooked manicotti noodles.
Author: pie223
My own version of the Italian dessert favorite. 'Panna Cotta' literally means 'cooked cream.' I made it for my husband to take to a work function and they loved it! They send him home with a request for...
Author: Colleen Mitchell
I wanted to get more fish in our diet, so I experimented with different flavorings for salmon steaks. This combination seemed to always be especially delicious with a risotto and vegetable side.
Author: Wolfman's Bro
Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella.
Author: Lisa
Did your garden over-produce zucchini? Here is a great recipe to use up the zucchini and not get bored.
Author: CPCHKC
Boneless skinless chicken breasts that are deceptively simple. Easy and tasty. Perfect quick chicken dinner served with buttered noodles and string beans. This is a kid- and family-favorite.
Author: SANDY331
A blueberry coffeecake with a ricotta cheese topping. Reminiscent of cheesecake, this recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Origin is unknown.
Author: AuntieJ
Ziti is layered with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbling.
Author: Dawn
Delicate Italian ricotta cookies with an almond flavored glaze. Very good!
Author: Sandy
If you love anchovies and pasta, this recipe is for you. It's quick, easy and very tasty. Serve with crusty Italian bread, if desired.
Author: DIGGER2640
Try this and you'll know why they call it saltimbocca--Italian for 'jump in your mouth.' It's kind of like it jumps right off of your plate. Though it's traditionally made with veal, I made it with chicken....
Author: SandyG
When I make these chops, I always have to make extra. Everyone has to eat more than they need. Great with a salad. The chops are baked in a crispy, buttery coating in the oven.
Author: MHFAB1
This is my favorite dessert recipe; serve with fresh raspberries, cookies, or vanilla ice cream!
Author: CHIARA
I make these cookies each year at Christmas. They are a favorite of family and friends. This recipe makes approximately 120 cookies.
Author: Anonymous
We love to order taco pizza from the local pizza parlor but it got too expensive. So I came up with this variation of it that my family loves! It can be suited to match anyone's tastes and the ready-made...
Author: Daisy K
This is a great cavatini recipe. It makes two 9x13 inch pans. You can bake one, and freeze the other for later use.
Author: HAPPYSTITCHER
After reading this recipe here, it sounded so good that I had to put my personal touches to it. I'm not particularly fond of chicken breasts unless they're flattened to a pulp and delicately browned after...
Author: Stephanie (Nussear) Back
This is a really easy and great tasting recipe that always goes over well. Top with Parmesan cheese.
Author: Catherine
This is a very easy and delicious dish my mother used to make. I'm sure it can be used with other fish besides flounder. My mother also used to place American cheese on top before baking, which was very...
Author: SUE416
This recipe has a Mexican flavor and is tasty and easy to make. It is great anytime; kids and adults will love it. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and ripe olives, if desired.
Author: grannycancook
An authentic Italian cake in an hour? Yes, please! This irresistible chocolate cake (torta di ricotta e cioccolato) is made with ricotta cheese and full of chocolaty goodness.
Author: Monica
Pizza on an outdoor grill is a great alternative to oven-cooked pizza. If you love crispy crust, this is for you. Note: cook time is relatively short, so alternative toppings like uncooked sausage or other...
Author: OXSALIDA
These slow cooker turkey meatballs in tomato sauce are a great alternative to traditional beef meatballs. Can be served over pasta or make meatball sandwiches with sauteed onions and peppers with melted...
Author: Cheryl
The best ways to eat cherry tomatoes are as follows: plucked warm off the vine and eaten raw standing in front of the plant. Next best is raw, in some sort of salad. Third best is made into a sauce as...
Author: Chef John
Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it's super easy! For gatherings...
Author: ERINLOVE65