Popular Italian Recipes

Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti

(678 reviews) Posted by Sharlene~W  

My kids will give up a steak dinner for this spaghetti. It is a recipe I have been perfecting for years and it is so good (if I may humbly say) that my kids are disappointed when they eat spaghetti anywhere else but home! In fact they tell me I... MORE»

Recipe #22782

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Tiramisu Cupcakes (Uses Cake Mix)

(20 reviews) Posted by BlondieItaliana  

These are delicious tiramisu cupcakes. They are relatively easy to make as they use a boxed cake mix. Read recipe in entirety first - it sounds more complex then it actually is. You can decorate these to be quite elegant & fancy in... MORE»

Recipe #304982

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Absolute Best Ever Lasagna

(210 reviews) Posted by ratherbeswimmin'  

My family's favorite. This is a very meaty lasagna. We prefer it with cottage cheese, but you can easily substitute ricotta. MORE»

Recipe #28768

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Zucchini Marinata (Marinated Zucchini Salad)

(33 reviews) Posted by Cookgirl  

A simple marinated zucchini salad from Italy. The zucchini is uncooked but through marinating and the use of plenty of lemon juice the zucchini acquires an "al dente"/semi-cooked texture. I only make this recipe at the peak of zucchini... MORE»

Recipe #158292

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Meatball Sub Casserole

(68 reviews) Posted by yooper  

Wonderful take on the Italian Meatball Sandwich. Taken from "Quick Cooking" Magazine. MORE»

Recipe #31314

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Alfredo Sauce

(104 reviews) Posted by GRITS~N~MS  

There is an Italian restaurant that my husband and I just happened upon. It's the real deal, owned and operated by an Italian family. My husband loved their Fettuccine Alfredo, the sauce was so thick you could eat it with a fork. The restaurant is... MORE»

Recipe #64196

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The Easiest, Bestest Focaccia Bread Ever!!

(87 reviews) Posted by Manda  

This focaccia bread is sooo easy and tastes wonderful! Tons of herbs and seasonings, and tons of flavor!! Great to make sandwiches with! You can alter the toppings to your liking. I have made this with caramelized onions and sliced tomato on... MORE»

Recipe #27968

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Classic Baked Ziti

(198 reviews) Posted by Caryn  

Simple Italian casserole dish that my family enjoys. MORE»

Recipe #22176

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Basil Pesto

(82 reviews) Posted by Bonnie Traynor  

This is a wonderful low fat lemon flavored pesto. This was my first taste of pesto and I've never gone back! Update as of 2/13/04 I'm glad that you all like this. I freeze this now and keep it on hand for my spaghetti sauce or others sauces.... MORE»

Recipe #8650

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Chicken Marsala

(103 reviews) Posted by Kathie O  

A delicious dish served over fettuccini or linguini. Light enough and yummy enough, even kids enjoy this dish! MORE»

Recipe #8513

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Smothered Pork Chops With Tomato Cream Gravy

(3 reviews) Posted by gailanng  

A surprise of a dish. MORE»

Recipe #377589

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Pasta With Garlic and Oil (Aglio E Olio)

(50 reviews) Posted by KITTENCAL  

Easy and so good, if you love garlic then you love this pasta dish! adjust the garlic to taste, I use 4 tablespoons for this recipe, you might want to reduce that a bit. Increase the dried red pepper flakes for more heat! MORE»

Recipe #159894

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Zucchini Lasagna (Lasagne) - Low Carb

(89 reviews) Posted by Marg (CaymanDesigns)  

Great for anyone going low carb OR who has so many zucchini, they don't know what to do!! We found the sauce to be very mild. I think it would be better with twice as much garlic. I boiled my zucchini slices for about 3 minutes so they were... MORE»

Recipe #749

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Stuffed Zucchini - Zucchini Ripieni

(10 reviews) Posted by Chipfo  

This recipe is an Italian side dish, we love it, I usually have one or two right out of the oven before dinner is even served. I want to try this with yellow squash as well. MORE»

Recipe #258337

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Olive Garden Style Chicken and Gnocchi Soup

(15 reviews) Posted by Anne G.  

This is very close to the Olive Garden soup. There's another recipe on the web which was the basis of this recipe, however I have changed it to use less cream. Still tastes good! I did end up using a little cornstarch to thicken. I guess you... MORE»

Recipe #348802

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Authentic Italian Meatballs

(144 reviews) Posted by ~In*Memory*of*Brats~  

Meatball recipes are often challenged by chefs who claim "mine are the best!" Even though mine ARE the best, I will make no such claim. Try them for yourself! The recipe was given to me by my father who got it from a little old lady from Italy... MORE»

Recipe #92095

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To DIE for Chicken Marsala

(40 reviews) Posted by Malriah  

A MUST HAVE for anyone that loves Italian food. This is a extremely easy recipe and it is great for dinner parties or a romantic dinner with your Honey. Try it and let me know what you think! I buy pre-sliced mushrooms and pre-made broth and it... MORE»

Recipe #28398

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Low Fat Creamy Italian Salad Dressing

(11 reviews) Posted by Mirj  

I had to bring a creamy salad to my exercise class party that was low fat, and this is what I managed to come up with. It came out great, if I do say so myself! MORE»

Recipe #17590

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Chicken Parmesan

(288 reviews) Posted by MizzNezz  

This is one of our "I want something different tonight" favorites. So VERY good! MORE»

Recipe #19135

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Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Soup by Todd Wilbur

(168 reviews) Posted by *~Suzy~*  

It's finally here! What everyone's been waiting for! Just in time for winter, this soup is sure to warm your soul with it's savory flavor and wonderful aroma. I've asked many an Olive Garden waiter for this recipe, but none gave it to me in... MORE»

Recipe #77585

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My Mama Iuliucci's "Don't Skip a Step" Spaghetti Sauce

(102 reviews) Posted by Karen=^..^=  

My mom made this every Sunday for as long as I can remember. I recall coming home from wherever I was and smelling this incredible sauce! I would immediately reach for the Italian bread to start dipping before dinner. My mom always said it wasn't... MORE»

Recipe #26947

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Easy Way Lasagna

(100 reviews) Posted by MizzNezz  

My son says he has eaten lasagna in so many restaurants, trying to find one as good as mine, but never has. So every time we visit him in Michigan I'm sure to make this for him. MORE»

Recipe #18888

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Romano's Macaroni Grill Rosemary Bread

(161 reviews) Posted by Hunter  

This is an attempt to immitate the excellent bread that is served in the Macaroni Grill Restaurant. MORE»

Recipe #64446

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Ciabatta (Italian Slipper Bread)

(73 reviews) Posted by Lisa Pizza  

DH and I buy at least one loaf a week of ciabatta and eat it with olive oil. I finally decided to see it I could make a better bread than the brands we've tried from the store. We agreed that this is the best bread we've EVER had! The first loaf... MORE»

Recipe #29100

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I Lost My Noodles! Low Carb/South Beach Eggplant Lasagna

(64 reviews) Posted by PattiCakeB  

I was looking for a yummy South Beach recipe to curb my Italian Cravings. I found a vegetarian lasagna recipe using eggplant slices as noodles, substituted my own meat sauce, and voila! A low carb keeper in our home! The eggplant taste is... MORE»

Recipe #83464

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Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad

(23 reviews) Posted by Karen=^..^=  

This is a great pasta salad with cheese tortellini and sweet basil. Plan ahead, because it should chill for a couple hours to allow flavors to blend. MORE»

Recipe #30051

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Carrabba's Bread Dipping Spice

(64 reviews) Posted by Barb Gertz  

This is a favorite with Italian style-grub.The recipe comes from Carrabba's Restaurant. They serve the spices on a small plate and the waiter adds olive oil, now you are set to dip your bread. YUM YUM TIP: Chop all spices in small chopper then... MORE»

Recipe #53876

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Kittencal's Freezer Baked Ziti (Oamc)

(18 reviews) Posted by KITTENCAL  

This recipe goes back a long time, it makes two 12-1/2 x 8-inch disposable pans, I use my Kittencal's Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Meatballs for this but you may use your favorite homemade sauce, you will need about 8 cups of pasta sauce or a little more if desired, chili flakes is... MORE»

Recipe #256064

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Pasta with Sausage, Tomatoes, and Cream

(269 reviews) Posted by GinnyP  

Delicious and satisfying... I don't remember where this recipe comes from, but it's a pleaser! Easily doubled. Also, works well with gf pasta and sausage MORE»

Recipe #32844

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Italian Wedding Soup

(166 reviews) Posted by LikeItLoveIt  

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Recipe #14061

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Italian Chopped Salad in Shells

(105 reviews) Posted by yooper  

I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes 2 hour chilling time. MORE»

Recipe #29329

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Shrimp and Angel Hair Pasta

(4 reviews) Posted by KissKiss  

Easy, healthy, and FAST. This is a great weeknight dinner adapted from Woman's Day magazine, although its elegant enough for a dinner party. Just make sure to do your prep work ahead of time, since this comes together quickly. Great served with... MORE»

Recipe #301002

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Skillet Parmesan chicken

(92 reviews) Posted by PanNan  

This is real comfort food. A family favorite. If you can, buy the fresh mozzarella. You won't believe the difference and it's worth it. The texture isn't rubbery like the typical mozzarella. I got it from watching an Emeril show on the Food Network. MORE»

Recipe #39900

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Jo Mama's World Famous Lasagna

(39 reviews) Posted by Sharlene~W  

Wondering what to do with leftover sauce when you make Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti? Here is the perfect answer. Don't skimp on the sauce--this is best when you use 6-7 cups of sauce. Prep time assumes you have already made sauce. I like to make this up in 2... MORE»

Recipe #28559

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My Chicken Parmigiana

(67 reviews) Posted by HeatherFeather  

This is a family favorite meal and one I make for special occasions, such as birthday dinners. The cooking method of this particular version is different from the conventional chicken parmigiana recipes I always used to make. Once I tried this... MORE»

Recipe #25094

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Reduced Fat Alfredo Sauce

(71 reviews) Posted by JellyBean  

This sauce is lower in fat than traditional Alfredo Sauce but full of flavour. Great as a side with grilled chicken or double it for a meal with meat filled pasta. MORE»

Recipe #12365

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Mozzarella, Tomato and Basil Salad

(34 reviews) Posted by Tish  

Appetizer found in the "Ultimate Italian Cookbook". Authentic and light. MORE»

Recipe #8507

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Italian Casserole Bread

(12 reviews) Posted by Brooke the Cook in WI  

Light casserole bread that goes very well with spaghetti, lasagna, etc. Whip this up in just a few minutes and then cook your meal. Has a biscuit like texture, my DS loves this one. MORE»

Recipe #300501

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Carmela's Chicken Rigatoni (Copycat Romano's Macaroni Grill)

(20 reviews) Posted by Cooks4_6  

This is the actual Macaroni Grill recipe for Carmela's Chicken Rigatoni. MORE»

Recipe #226968

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Sarah's Fabulous Summer Pasta Salad

(4 reviews) Posted by Sarah2  

This evolved over many a warm summer night in Brisbane. I take it to parties and it's always gobbled up immediately! MORE»

Recipe #11978

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