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Our Italian recipes will make you say “buon appetito.” Check out our classic Italian recipes and our quick and easy recipes, too!

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    Alfredo Shrimp Shells

    Premade Alfredo sauce streamlines the preparation of the tasty stuffed shells. They're filled with shrimp, mushrooms and green onion. Serve...


    Sausage Mushroom Quiche

    "I created this tasty pie to get our family to eat a filling breakfast," explains Shirley Biel of Tallahassee, Florida....


    Meatball Lasagna

    Addella Thomas of Mt. Sterling, Illinois crumbles leftover meatballs into the homemade spaghetti sauce she uses in this cheesy lasagna....


    Italian Seasoned Bread

    "When I didn't have the onion soup mix called for in the original recipe, I used Italian salad dressing mix...


    Herbed Chicken Lasagna

    For a cooking class several years ago, I lightened up a classic lasagna and created this chicken version. It was...


    Fresh Marinara Sauce

    My family loves this zesty meatless sauce served over bow tie pasta. When tomatoes and carrots are ripe and plentiful,...


    Spinach-Stuffed Bread

    Hearty spinach bread will become a fast family favorite when it's served hot from the oven. With swirls of spinach...


    Mini Frittatas

    For a fun change-of-pace breakfast, try these sausage and hash brown frittatas perked up with salsa. To lower the dish’s...

    State Fair Subs

    My college roommate and I first ate these meaty sandwiches at the Iowa State Fair. After a little experimenting, we...


    Spicy Pepper Penne

    Candace Greene of Columbiana, Ohio sure knows how to bring a bit of Sicily to the supper table! Let her...


    Italian Sausage Spaghetti

    Sausage spaghetti combines savory Italian sausage with a hearty tomato sauce in a meal that’s ready in 30 minutes. It’s...


    Strikeout Salad

    This medley of garden-fresh vegetables, tender pasta and a homemade vinaigrette is sure to execute a triple play on your...


    Pepperoni Pasta Bake

    Here's my homemade version of a family-favorite Italian restaurant entree. For a change of pace, I substitute hamburger for pepperoni,...


    Ravioli with Shrimp Tomato Sauce

    Shrimp ravioli is your classic cheese pasta bathed in creamy tomato sauce with a special bonus: sweet and tender seafood....


    Italian Pasta Sauce

    When my daughter Kris got married, her new husband made something special for their wedding buffet—a big batch of this...


    Italian-Style Walleye

    Herbs and melted cheese dress up fillets in this recipe recommended by Cathy Lueschen from Columbus, Nebraska. "When I want...


    Cool Cucumber Pasta

    People say this salad is crispy, sweet and refreshingly different. The crunchy cucumbers and tender pasta provide wonderful texture. —Jeanette...

    Spicy Zucchini Soup

    My files are overflowing with recipes I keep meaning to try. So when I encountered a bumper crop of zucchini,...


    Ham and Vegetable Linguine

    I've been pleasing dinner guests with this delicious pasta dish that was based on one I found in a favorite...


    Basic Pizza Crust

    My aunt shared this basic pizza dough recipe quite a few years ago. I like to double the recipe and...


    Spinach Cheese Manicotti

    The creamy cheese filling in these yummy stuffed shells has a pretty flecks of spinach. Margaret Truxton, Pinehurst, North Carolina


    Bow Tie Lemon Chicken

    "The zesty flavor of lemon brightens every bite of this creamy chicken and pasta dish," advises Rebecca Snapp of Cynthiana,...


    Angel Hair Pasta with Garden Vegetables

    "This family favorite is especially fun to make when the garden is full of fresh vegetables," reports Jun Barrus from...

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    Deli-Style Pasta Salad

    Pasta provides a base for this tongue-tingling make-ahead salad. It has lots of fresh and satisfying ingredients topped with a...


    Stewed Tomato Pasta

    "I'm the mother of two very active boys, and this flavorful dish is one they'll always eat," writes Tracey Jones...


    Submarine Sandwich Salad

    If your family's like mine, they won't be able to resist this salad loaded with meat, produce...even bread! The recipe...


    Creamy Garden Spaghetti

    I spent 14 years preparing meals in restaurants, but now I just cook to entertain family and friends. I've always...


    Tricolor Pepper Pasta

    I am a big fan of pasta, and this dish is one of my favorites. It's very colorful and flavorful.—Roxanne...


    Orzo with Spinach

    Add color and flavor to your plate with creamy orzo with spinach. This dish is a balance of comfort and...