Favorite Italian Recipes
From old-world classics to new favorites, you’ll find favorite Italian recipes your family will love.
Nonna’s Best Italian Desserts
Italians have a knack for coming up with desserts that satisfy on every level! Here are some treats that you...
Easy Italian Appetizers
Just because it’s Italian, doesn’t mean you have to spend all day in the kitchen. Try one of our easy...
Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. It’s rich and creamy, and...
Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi recipe looks elegant enough to serve to company, but it’s easy to prepare. The bright flavors of...
Grilled Stuffed Zucchini
Pair these zucchini boats with charred pork chops, smoked fish or other grilled greats. —Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House,...
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Before you dismiss this sophisticated dessert as too complicated for a home cook, stay with us. We’ve demystified the techniques...
Shrimp and Mushroom Pasta
Effortless and delicious: That’s exactly how we like Monday-through-Friday meals to be, and this one fits the bill perfectly. The...
Torta Pasqualina
Italian Easter pie, otherwise known as torta pasqualina, is a traditional holiday dish served on Easter in Italy. Whole, hard-boiled...
Veggie-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash
I made this one night when I wanted spaghetti squash, but it was too hot to turn on the oven....
Easy Stovetop Lasagna
My family and I have made this Easy Stovetop Lasagna recipe many times over the past few months. It's the...
Homemade Marinara Sauce
This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love...
Marinara
My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this sauce in big batches several times a...
Slow-Cooker Italian Chicken
My father used to love it when I made this slow-cooker Italian chicken. Since it includes a flavorful tomato sauce,...
Lemon Shrimp Orzo
What I love about this recipe is that it's so tasty and it can be eaten hot or cold. If...
Decadent Spinach-Stuffed Shells
This comforting dish can easily be assembled and frozen to bake at a later date. If you have any leftover...
Weekday Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken cooked “cacciatore” means a dish prepared “hunter-style” with tomatoes, mushrooms, onions and seasonings. We add a touch of white...
Chocolate Almond Pizzelles
If you love fun baking gadgets, you'll enjoy making these crispy, almond-flavored cookies, which get their unique waffle design from...
Sicilian Potato Salad
Fresh basil is the star of this mayo-free, Italian-inspired take on potato salad. —Sue Falk, Warren, Michigan
Garden-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all...
Easy Tortellini Spinach Soup
This is the easiest soup you will ever make—believe me! I always keep the ingredients on hand, so if I'm...
Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes
My grandmother came from the region around Seville, Spain, where olives are produced. They get a starring role in her...
