Recipezaar: One-Dish Meal,Italian recipes

Spaghetti With Mushrooms, Garlic & Parsley

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:35:37 -0400

Spaghetti ai Funghi by Lidia Bastianich - we made it last night and it was pure comfort food :) at its best! We used button & cremini mushrooms only but that is due to personal preference. -- posted by Manami

Traditional Minestrone Soup (Easy and Delicious)

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:02:38 -0400

I came up with this recipe after I couldn't find a minestrone recipe that I liked. This one is very simple and delicious, with ingredients that are easy to find. But the great thing about minestrone is that you can use whatever you have on hand. And because the main ingredients are vegetables and beans you can adjust the recipe to fit any dietary needs such as vegetarian or low-sodium. -- posted by JoeyV

Zucchini Cakes With Diavolo Sauce

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:06:14 -0400

I download this from Cuisine at Home website and with minor adjustments am posting it here for safe keeping. The dish makes a wonderful light supper for 2. -- posted by PaulaG

Summer Shrimp Scampi With Linguini

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:03:03 -0400

I adapted this dish from a Tyler Florence recipe one evening while trying to come up with a way to use an abundance of fresh basil and tomatoes from my garden. I had made a batch of fresh pesto with toasted pine nuts the day before. You can make your own or use ready made from the grocers. AND I used large frozen shrimp (lets face it, most grocers more than 25 minutes from the ocean only sell frozen anyway!). The combination of shrimp and tomatoes with a little garlic and basil seemed like a natural for a summer evening dinner. Add a little toasted sour dough garlic bread. My family polished off the whole platter. -- posted by Pegasus from SF

Chicken Lemonada

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 11:41:46 -0400

This is a savory variant on a Fettichini Alfredo reciepe I found - it was my best attempt at duplicating a dish at a local resturant that's no longer here. recipe is a 1-1-1-1 ratio, but I doubled the sauce for a full box of pasta -- posted by James D

Linguine Verde

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:59:48 -0400

Verde means green in Italian. This pasta dish has a wonderful mixture of vegetables and tastes great. Enjoy! -- posted by Nif

Ski's Easy Cincinnati Lasagna

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:05:26 -0400

Delicious cheesy-buttery blend kicked up a notch with the familiar spice of Cincinnati chili reminds how great a combination pasta and chili are. Having left the Cincinnati area one of the craves I continue to run into is for the taste of Goldstar or Skyline chili. In an effort to quell the crave it seemed logical to merge a traditional lasagna recipe with the flavor of chili. -- posted by Chef #1367132

Easy Baked Penne

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:55:05 -0400

Ready in about an hour, this baked penne dish is full of delcious ingredients (made with low-calorie/light options) that the whole family will love. I adapted this recipe from a recipe I found in a church cookbook. -- posted by Chef #1371326

Lighter Carbonara

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 10:25:42 -0400

We love Carbonara, but not all the fat that comes with it. Here is my version that is a little lighter. (compare to "regular" carbonara with 35 + grams of fat and 650mg + grams of sodium per serving). It's not the same as regular carbonara, but it won't kill you! -- posted by didyb

Aubergine, Tomato & Parmesan Bake (Melanzane Alla Parmigiana

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 09:07:06 -0400

GoodFood Magazine, 04/2009 edition, is where I found this recipe. I imagine everyone has at least one version of this meal - so I'm just adding mine One of the biggest advantages is that it tastes better the second day!. Of course I like mine the best!:) Can be frozen without topping, vegetarian & "posh" comfort food! Marvelous, just wonderful. -- posted by Manami

Simple Lasagna

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:10:34 -0400

my tried and true favorite lasagna recipe -- posted by Sherry Vorick

Ham and Bean Soup

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:07:59 -0400

Yummy ham and bean soup made in the crock pot. Modified from a BHG recipe. -- posted by theNaturalDesigner

Ultimate Chicken Marsala

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:44:43 -0400

From food networks "Tyler Florence Ultimate". I really enjoyed this recipe, not to mention that it is family friendly. I am not that fond of cooking with wine but this Italian classic is a keeper! I used bacon as I did not have prosciutto and I did could not find "sweet marsala cooking wine" so I used regular marsala, either way it came out great! -- posted by Chef Sarita in Austin Texas

Spaghetti and Spicy Turkey Meatballs

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:39:10 -0400

Better Homes and Gardens was running an article about spaghetti and different ways of cooking it. This is one of them, I hope you like it! ;) -- posted by Manami

Basil-Arugula Salad With Chicken & Prosciutto

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:53:42 -0400

This is a salad-ified version of a chicken pasta dish I had once at Cheesecake Factory. It is both hearty and light, and rich with complex flavors. The basil adds a pesto-like element to the ensemble, and the dijon in the dressing (modified from Mille® 's Dijon Paremsan Dressing, recipe #21008) brings out the peppery taste of the arugula. Because prosciutto is rather salty, be stingy with salt on this. The prosciutto should offer just the right amount. -- posted by SJBG

Chicken Marsala

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:39:54 -0400

Watched a video of this being prepared, decided to make this as Marsala (Veal or Chicken) are one of my favorite dishes. -- posted by BethR

Vendange Harvest Sausages With Grapes, Thyme and Wine

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:05:46 -0400

A traditional Italian or French dish--called 'Salsiccia all'Uva' in Italian-- typically served from large vats at Vendange autumn grape harvest celebrations. Quite popular here in the Southern California Wine Country, as well! Preferably use a meaty best quality pork sausage which is lean and not highly seasoned (allow 1 or 2 sausages per person). I like to use a mixture of sweet and hot Italian sausages or local smoked chicken and apple sausage, but any good meaty sausage will do. Serve piping hot with potatoes or pasta, assorted cheeses, a good baguette or rustic peasant bread, and a bottle of the year's new vintage Beaujolais Nouveau or Gamay Beaujolais wine! -- posted by BecR

Veggies! Pasta Sauce

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 11:01:48 -0400

Healthy and full of nutrients! Also tomato free! -- posted by Karina A

Golden Mushroom, Pea, and Asparagus Risotto (Vegan)

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:54:58 -0400

Recipe from The Vegan Chef and placed here for safe keeping. . .have some nutritional yeast to use up and this sounds great!! Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish. -- posted by JanuaryBride

Pasta Primavera - Gone Light

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:05:28 -0400

Can be made using any veggies surrently in season or available to you....should be FRESH! A delicious way to enjoy your pasta - without it "enjoying" you so to speak! From the Cook Yourself Thin tv show. -- posted by Mommy Diva

My Standard Lasagna

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:06:19 -0400

This is my basic easy lasagna. I either use homemade sauce or a really good quality store bought brand. There are four types of cheese in this recipe. If you like things spicy, by all means add a bit of crushed red pepper to the sauce or use spicy sausage. If I am adding sausage, I prefer to use mild turkey sausage in this, but it tastes really good with just ground beef too. -- posted by HeatherFeather

Porchetta - Italian Marketplace Pulled Pork Sandwich (Crock Pot)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:12:23 -0400

Tender succulent boneless pork roast is rubbed with olive oil and seasonings and slowly roasted to perfection in the crock pot until it is falling apart, then stuffed into warmed and buttered Italian ciabatta rolls. A wonderfully simplified version of the classic Porchetta Italian Market Place Sandwich by Nigella Lawson. -- posted by BecR

Family Manicotti

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:54:26 -0400

Internet recipe (can't remember which site or blog) Cheesy lasagna rolls with a tomato sauce and cheese topping.. Super easy and inexpensive way to feed a hungry family. Lots of options for variations like adding veggies like onions, bell peppers, mushrooms or ground beef or Italian sausage... use your imagination! -- posted by FeelinYummy

Italian Sausage and Cabbage Soup With White Beans

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:17:19 -0400

This recipe is my version of an Italian Salsiccia Minestra, or sausage soup. You can add or subtract ingredients according to what you have on hand. If you use linguica, kidney beans, and kale, it becomes Portugeuse Kale Soup. Buon mangiare! -- posted by bakedapple42

Metzger's Spaghetti Sauce

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:41:35 -0400

I decided to make my own sauce because all the sauces I got in the store and at resturats was too watery and didn't have much flavor. I got the idea for making the sauce from a movie called "Goodfellas". And it turned out great. -- posted by Metzgermeister

Dairy Free Chicken Pasta Primavera (Gluten Free)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:19:44 -0400

I created this and it is delicious and dairy free! Pasta primavera is an Italian-American dish that consists of pasta and vegetables. A meat such as chicken, sausage or shrimp is sometimes added, but the focus of primavera is the vegetables themselves. The dish may contain almost any kind of vegetable, but cooks tend to stick to firm, crisp vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, peas, onions and green bell peppers, with tomatoes. Pasta primavera is usually highlighted by light flavors, aromatic herbs and bright colors ('primavera' meaning the season of spring). Classic pasta primavera is based on a soffritto of garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, but versions based on a heavier cream or Alfredo sauce are also common. Though recipes for cold pasta primavera may be found, they are best classified as antipasti, or appetizers. Pastas served with this dish are typically smaller shapes, such as penne, farfalle, rigatoni and fusilli. If using longer types of pasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine, the vegetables are normally sliced in thin strips to match the shape of the noodles. -- posted by UmmBinat

Chicken Caprese Salad

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:06:39 -0400

A light, healthy, YUMMY, dinner -- posted by JHolly

Easy Puttanesca Sauce

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:53:50 -0400

A lovely warming sauce; a good sinus-clearer; or just some proper traditional Italian cooking! This sauce announces itself at full volume, because of the chillies, but is also full of flavour. It is pantry food - a sauce that can be thrown together from ingredients you can keep in the cupboard for months at a time. This is the simplest recipe for it I have found, but is still delicious. When condensed down there may not seem to be much sauce, but you want to treat this like pesto - a small quantity swirled through lots of pasta, rather than drowning in sauce. If you try to split this only between two you may find it too rich. -- posted by Boo L

Pesto

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:52:27 -0400

This is a classic, fresh pesto recipe with old-world charm. You will never taste a better pesto! -- posted by Hungry Chefs

Pasta Fazul

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:52:49 -0400

This was one of the recipes my mother-in-law passed down to me when I got married and it's SOOOOO good! Very easy to prepare and tastes even better the next day. I usually vacuum seal the left overs and freeze for another night. My Mother-in-Law uses 2 cloves of garlic, I use 4 or 5. A family favorite! -- posted by Tattooed Mama

Braised Beef and Tortelloni (Olive Garden Copycat)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:13:15 -0400

I've never actually tried this recipe--it's my best guess to correct my mistakes from last time I tried this dish -- posted by A Skinny Cook

Basic Garlic and Oil Sauce for Perfect Pasta (Rachael Ray)

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:11:53 -0400

If you like pasta, you're going to LOVE this recipe from Everyday With Rachael Ray's magazine (Oct '09). She has a "secret ingredient" that adds an unexpected zest to the ordinary ingredients: anchovies. She notes in her recipe that " even if you think you don't like anchovies, you should try this recipe--it'll change your mind." Further, she points out that "once you heat anchovies, they stop tasting like fish and start tasting more like salted nuts." So: try it, you'll like it! If you must, don't say anything to the diners--and ask them if they like it, before you reveal the "secret ingredient." -- posted by Debber

Orzotto With Zucchini & Pesto (Orzo Risotto)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:58:58 -0400

This creamy,golden, and delicious dish is from acclaimed Italian chef Cesare Casella. He serves it at his restaurant, Salumeria Rosi, on the Upper West Side. Orzo is easier to work with than rice. You can cook it 3/4 of the way and hold it, chilled, in the refrigerator and add the last half cup of broth and half cup of water the next day. Recipe was printed in the New York Times. -- posted by blucoat

Rachael Ray's Big Boy Bolognese

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:05:10 -0400

Racahel Ray taught this recipe to Christian Slater and served it over papardelle noodles. Looked so good, I made it that night! Only thing is I used proscuitto instead of the pancetta as my local butcher didn't have any! I served it over spaghetti squash... I also used some asiago cheese... -- posted by Cadillacgirl

Ten Minute Eggplant Parmigiana

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 03:28:35 -0400

Fresh eggplant cut into strips, sauted with diced tomato, basil and cheese. This is a quick supper and tasty too. -- posted by Marich

Authentic Eggplant Parmesan

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:37:00 -0400

Eggplant parmesan is a layered casserole of eggplant (specially prepared), mozarella cheese, parmesan cheese, marinara sauce or meat sauce...This recipe has been in my family for generations and you will know why when you give it a try. *Note: This is a great make ahead/freeze recipe! -- posted by Chef #1409323

Spasagne or Spaghetti Pie

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 13:53:18 -0400

This is just a lasagna made with spaghetti but it tastes great as the cheese sauce mixes more with the sauce through the spaghetti. -- posted by Offal Chef

Pizza Spaghetti Casserole (Oamc)

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:10:33 -0400

We love this casserole. I make 2. One to freeze and one to eat right away! This will become your kids favorite meal hands down! Pepperoni Pizza and Spaghetti in one dish? What could be better!!! Note: To avoid the "greasy" pizza look use turkey pepperoni. -- posted by kittycatmom

Quinoa - Risotto Style 1

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:07:28 -0400

This is my own recipe. I like it, as it's a fast way to eat well and feel great... Quinoa, poblano peppers and parmesan ! Don't use kraft powder. Buy some real parmesan or, even better, Belgioioso 'American Grana' if you're in the USA -- by far one of the best "parmesan" style cheeses you can find in the states. The fact that they admit it's American, gets you over a psychological barrier, and it's just a great product. You'll become addicted...eat it with fruit : figs, mango, guava... -- posted by Asd;MRS-NYC

Prosciutto/Chicken Breasts/Eggplant Panzanella/Raisinvinaigrette

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:11:42 -0400

"Chef Barbara Lynch's take on saltimbocca gets its richness from Taleggio* cheese, which is stuffed in the chicken breast. A slightly sweet bread salad is served with the chicken." Bon Appetit Magazine, September 2009 Edition. The real name of the dish is: Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken Breasts with Eggplant Panzanella and Raisin-Pine Nut Vinaigrette - with "Taleggio cheese that is a semi-soft, washed-rind cheese from the Valtaleggio region in northern Italy, near Lombardy. It is characteristically aromatic yet mild in flavor and features tangy, meaty notes with a fruity finish. The texture of the cheese is moist-to-oozy with a very pleasant melt-in-your-mouth feel. The combination of the soft texture, pungent aroma, and buttery flavors has proven to be addictive especially when spread on fresh crusty bread! Taleggio pairs nicely with Italian Nebbiolo wines, as well as a wide range of reds & whites." Cooling times have not been included. -- posted by Manami

Lasagne Al Forno

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:55:36 -0400

Rich, creamy lasagne (yummy!) -- posted by John K.

Chicken Parmesan

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:33:55 -0400

I take 3 pounds of chicken breast and slice into strips to make this version go father. Using more crumbs to coat stretching the meal to serve a touch more. Instead of 5 breasts I have 30-35 strips. Serve on crispy Italian roll or over pasta. Freezes well. -- posted by ~Rita~

Vegetarian Lasagna With Chavrie Goat Cheese

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:21:43 -0400

This is great for the holidays for Vegetarians! The goat cheese adds a wonderful unique layer of flavor! -- posted by Corrinne J

Gemelli With Asparagus and Pine Nuts

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:49:34 -0400

This recipe is from Vegan Italiano. "Gemelli is a short braided pasta, ideal for tossing with inch-long asparagus, but any tubular variety--penne is a good choice--will work in this appealing springtime recipe." -- posted by Eat Your Vegetables!

Zucchini Lasagna

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:40:34 -0400

A seemingly regular looking lasagna with Zucchini. My own recipe, but to be honest, it has got to be the best i have ever tasted, seriously. Please do try it and tell me i am wrong! -- posted by Hobittual

Creamy Pasta & Tomato With Italian Sausage

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:15:02 -0400

I just made the one of the best creamy macaroni and tomato dish Ive ever had! I got tired of the same old stuff and started experimentingIts quick, pretty cheap, easy to make and very versatile. Try it with sweet, spicy or mild Italian sausage or even ground beef, turkey or chicken. -- posted by kcdelong

Farfalle With Chicken, Mushrooms, Spinach and Ricotta Cheese

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:53:29 -0500

This is a nice light pasta - the sauce isn't heavy (or, really, very saucy at all) and the ricotta makes it just a touch creamy. It's also quite healthy. This is one of those recipes that can be made quickly with what you have in the kitchen! Instead of overdoing the pasta - we used whole wheat pasta & bulked it up with veggies and lean chicken breast. The finished dish is very eye appealing and tastes marvelous! ellysaysopa.com. :) -- posted by Manami

Shelle's Stuffed Shells

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:32 -0500

I've played around with this recipe for awhile and this version has become the family favorite. It's also great for potlucks and entertaining. This is a one pan size but you can easily use the whole box of shells and double the rest of the recipe. Enjoy! -- posted by MomMakesDinner

Smoked Venison Penne

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:03:40 -0500

A quick and easy supper dish with an impressive ingredient that packs a powerful flavour punch. -- posted by LP3000

Italian Sausage and Rice

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:42:46 -0500

I picked this up from the Stater Bros Menu Butler program. I only tried it once but with white rice and it turned out very mushy but tasty. -- posted by kimemeki

Mika's Buffalo Alfredo Lasagna

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:45 -0500

I am allergic to tomatoes but love lasagna and buffalo sauce so I came up with this recipe. -- posted by Mika G.

Mika's Buffalo Alfredo Lasagna

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:59:29 -0500

I am allergic to tomatoes but love lasagna and buffalo sauce so I came up with this recipe. -- posted by Mika G.

Chicken Cutlets With Spicy White Beans & Kale

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:19:03 -0500

This recipe is designed to serve two, but it can easily be doubled to serve company -- posted by Claudia Wey

Milanese-Style Cutlets With Roasted-Pepper & Tomato Sauce

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:19:34 -0500

Milanese-style cutlets are simple and elegant when served on a bed of lightly dressed arugula leaves. Veal cutlets are perhaps the most well known, but any tender meat can be pounded into thin cutlets. For this recipe you can substitute boneless beef sirloin, pork loin, or chicken breast. -- posted by Claudia Wey

Risotto Alla Sarda

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 01:17:16 -0500

A recipe from a local magazine Italianicious. Although the recipe calls for butter I don't usually add to risotto. -- posted by Coasty

Tuscan Bean Stew - Cook's Illustrated

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 08:34:48 -0500

From the Cook's Illustrated website here: http://bit.ly/7ka3C4 Times do not include soaking. -- posted by DrGaellon

Sicilian Spaghetti

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:37:33 -0500

A pretty dish with lots of added veggies! Adapted from a Barnes and Noble Pasta and Italian cookbook. -- posted by The Wallaces

Spaghetti Al Cartoccio (Spaghetti in Foil)

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:08:36 -0500

Found this on the Today Show. Haven't tried it yet but it sounds yummy. -- posted by Marich

Tortellini Chowder

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:14:55 -0500

quick and easy... You can also put sausage or prosciutto instead... -- posted by GoldsmithLissa

Sausage and Mushroom Risotto

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:53:24 -0500

Creamy, hearty meal. Side with a simple salad. -- posted by Vicki in CT

Quick Better Than Spaghetti Sauce (Marinara) (Vodka)

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:45:45 -0500

Mild Italian Sausage and Jar Pesto make this quick recipe tops. This sauce has the flavor and texture that I really enjoy and can't find in any jar sauces. Plus it's quick and easy. An easy variation on this recipe is to add a cup or so of half and half or heavy cream at the end to make a wonderful vodka cream sauce. -- posted by Jusmi71

Boxing Day Festive Roast Pumpkin and Cheese Lasagne - Lasagna

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:27:54 -0500

Roasted pumpkin and creamy cheese lasagne (lasagna); a Boxing Day special - although I have made this for Christmas Eve too! This is a wonderful addition to the festive vegetarian table, but is ALSO hugely popular with meat eaters. This is my adapted version of Nigella Lawson's pumpkin lasagne; I have changed a few of the methods and added (as well as omitted) a few ingredients! Boxing day is the day after Christmas day, also called St Stephens Day the 26th December; it is a public holiday in the UK and most Commonwealth countries.generally a turkey curry day, or a turkey-free day, one of the two! Serve this with a large bowl of salad and some crusty bread for mopping up the delicious sauce. -- posted by French Tart

Christmas Eve Baccala (Salt Cod With Potatoes & Tomatoes)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:26:00 -0500

Traditionally, Italians dine on seven different fish and seafood dishes (symbolizing the seven sacraments) on Christmas Eve. (By the way, you don't have to wait for Christmas to make this wonderful dish.) This recipe is typical of the Calabrian region of Italy. Have plenty of crusty Italian bread available to scoop up the sauce. And, remember to buy your dried, salted cod (baccala) three days before cooking, so you can prepare it. Buono Natale!! -- posted by Alan in SW Florida

Tequila-Spiked Fettuccine With Shrimp and California Avocado

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 06:59:05 -0500

This recipe was created by the "Too Hot Tamales", Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger for the California Avocado Commission. Without a lot of effort, you can add that creamy texture and delicious flavor we love so much to a variety of foods, including burgers, salads and sandwiches. ;) -- posted by Manami

Linguine With Smoked Salmon Sauce for One

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:57:43 -0500

A quick and delicious recipe from Judith Jones' wonderful new book, "The Pleasures of Cooking for One". -- posted by blucoat

Cheese Stuffed Shells

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:24:19 -0500

I can't remember where I found this recipe but everyone seems to enjoy this. Can make ahead and it freezes well. -- posted by clw721

Italian Restaurant Baked Ziti

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:19:51 -0500

This is a recipe I got from a friend for baked ziti recipe that originated from an Italian restaurant in New York City. I've been making it this way for years. -- posted by Paintpuddles

Lasagna

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:22:11 -0500

This is a really good lasagna. -- posted by JoeB

Skillet Chicken With Sauteed Mushrooms Marsala

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:03:50 -0500

This is not your same-old, same-old chicken dish. Take a simple wine-based pan sauce - layered in the flavors of sweet Marsala, hickory-smoked bacon, woodsy wild mushrooms, rich and creamy butter, a spritz of lemon juice to add a pleasing hint of acid - Spoon it over tender, moist chicken breasts and you have a dish that will liven up a routine mid-week meal or impress your favorite weekend dinner guests. Serve over thin spaghetti and round out with warm, crusty Italian bread, a fresh green salad, and a glass of your favorite white wine. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Cheesy Pizza Pasta

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:56:02 -0500

From eatbetteramerica.com Use your favorite jarred sauce, I generally make my own. -- posted by SarahBeth131

Spicy Skillet Lasagna

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:54:09 -0500

The wonderful taste of lasagna in less than half the time and in a single dish! Can you get any better than that? It works well with either no boil noodles or cooked noodles, and I usually use white shredded cheeses (mozzarella and 6-cheese italian mixes) instead of ricotta. -- posted by hodgemo2

J's Amazingly Delicious Wonder Thunder Meat Sauce!

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 10:40:44 -0500

This is a wonderful meat sauce that is phenomenal! Everyone who has ever tried my sauce, says it's the best they've ever had. Have it be a special occasion, or an ordinary family meal; the combination of sweet & spice, with a hint of red wine and Italian herbs/sausage, will leave your audience's taste buds satisfied to every extent of the word - GUARANTEED! Be prepared though, as everyone who comes by this sauce will be asking you for the recipe ASAP...Enjoy =) ***Remember: High quality Italian sausage (or meat), and wine/beer definitely make for the best sauce possible. -- posted by Chef #1505475

Perciatelli All'amatricianna

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:32:51 -0500

Light, fresh tasting, simple, and really GOOD. Reminds me of a wonderful dish I had in Sicily (the name escapes me because of a rapidly advancing case of CRS). Got this recipe from Redbook Magazine. Please go to the trouble of finding both types of canned tomato. It makes a difference in the result. We have served this at dinner parties, and it is always a smash hit. -- posted by MTDavids

Pasta in a Mushroom Chilli-Cheese Sauce

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:07:24 -0500

This was one of those left-over improvs that turned up just perfect it got good feedback from my mum and my bro (a major good-review as he's hard to please with greens). Campbells soup along with some Chilli-cheese makes brilliant pasta sauce. Combined with some healthy greens and smoked sausage it makes an original tasting meal in pretty quick and easy fashion, the numerous ingredients are flexible so fire away. Feedback welcome! -- posted by J-mo Smith

Mom's Special Lasagna

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:33 -0500

This is a recipe that's full of flavor! I've tweaked it quite a bit, the original recipe came from Taste of Home, mom's best edition. Serve with salad and garlic bread!! Cook time includes simmering sauce first and resting time. -- posted by KPD

Spinach Lasagna

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:26:26 -0500

A great spinach lasagna recipe that is guaranteed to please! -- posted by Christine's Yellow Kitchen

Italian (Turkey) Sausage Pasta Casserole

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:29:53 -0500

Just a little something I threw together one night when I had a craving for something Italian, but healthy. This recipe makes a healthy portion, but its just as good the next day! You can increase the tomatoes, zucchini and beans if you don't want the turkey, or just to have more vegetables. Its easy to adjust as you want. -- posted by Chef #1162267

Campbell's Chicken Florentine Lasagna

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:11:08 -0500

I got this in an email from Campbell's today. I checked to see if it was already on here, and found several that are different than this one, so here it is. I am going to try it soon. Sounds delicious. -- posted by jrivera

Best Lasagna

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:31:15 -0500

Served with a salad, its a complete meal. -- posted by Bill From New Mexico

Beef & Pork Ragu Lasagne (Lasagna) from Fine Cooking

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:42:56 -0500

This is a PHENOMENAL recipe from Fine Cooking. I have made it for company and everyone raves over it. It's labor intensive but SO worth it. It either makes one huge pan or two smaller ones. I have found that making the ragu the night before makes the preparation a lot easier. Two minor substitutions I have made: (1) I use the already prepared ground chuck and ground pork from the meat section of my grocery store. (2) I have always used either regular dried lasagna noodles or no-boil noodles. -- posted by CFRP

Italian Penne Saporito

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:16:45 -0500

Extremely flavorful pasta you can feel good about eating.All the measurements are approximate. I just eyeball it. -- posted by Annas_Mom_Erin

3 Pepper Pasta

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:05:19 -0500

This is a family favorite. I modified this recipe from an old roommate in college. She would make a vegetarian version without Italian sausage. It was also wonderful. Hope you enjoy! -- posted by Alissa970

Broccoli and Lemon Pepper Chicken Alfredo With Bow Tie Pasta

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:38:05 -0500

The most delicious chicken-broccoli-alfredo twist I've had. Great for potlucks, or for leftovers! -- posted by Velvet Elevator

Baked Ziti With Sausage and Rapini

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:36:06 -0500

I love rapini, also known as broccoli rabe, and I am always looking for new ways to use it. This recipe by Christine Cushing can be baked in the oven topped with cheese, or just served right out of the pot. -- posted by Irmgard

Chicken Cacciatore

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 11:35:03 -0500

This is out of the 2002 edition of KCTS Chefs cookbook. It was sent in by Executive Chef Chris Tess from Mama Stortini's Ristorante Restaurant. I decided to make this a 2 serving dish instead of 1 based on the calorie and fat count along with the huge restaurant amounts that are normally served. My only change was cutting the 8 oz chicken breast into 2-4 oz size. The rest of the ingredients stayed the same. -- posted by TeresaS

Capellini With Veal and Tomatoes

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 15:06:28 -0500

When I was young and in love, my sweetheart and I would frequent an Italian restaurant at least twice a week. It was a family owned place, and the owner often had his mother make special dishes for us. This recipe reminds me of one of those, although credit must go to Carol Monahan, the original poster of this recipe. -- posted by breezermom

Easy Skillet Chicken Breasts Nero Style

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:32:02 -0500

Full of flavor and nutrients this traditional Italian recipe is easy to prepare and makes a delightful change from boring baked chicken. Saute'ed chicken is graced with fresh asparagus, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives and a variety of herbs - Makes for a "WOW" one-pan family weeknight dinner. -- posted by Feast Your Eyes!

Guilt Free Stuffed Bell Peppers

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:12:13 -0500

My Italian Grandfather used to make stuffed Bell Peppers. Its hard for me to say but this recipe is better and healthier!!!!! -- posted by Fat Free Queen

Gales' Lasagna

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:56:08 -0500

My sisters recipe, it is very good traditional lasagna. It also freezes well. -- posted by red and white kitchen

Lynda's Spaghetti Sauce

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:20:00 -0500

My husband married me on the condition that I never buy a jar of spaghetti sauce and that I ALWAYS use his mother's recipe. No complaints here! (I pretty much never let it simmer a full hour, so I can't tell you if it actually needs to simmer that long, but I think 20 minutes cooking time is plenty.) -- posted by April Wholikesitez

Risotto With Spinach, White Mushrooms, and Chicken

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:58:37 -0500

I love risotto. Its so creamy and really hits the spot. The combination of spinach, mushrooms and chicken is both delicious and healthy. -- posted by Chef #713968

Lasagna With Turkey Sausage

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:21:05 -0500

This is the lasagna recipe my mom always made. It's a family favorite. There are instructions in this recipe if you want to make it ahead of time and keep in the fridge before baking. -- posted by andrea.e

Eggplant Pizza

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:34:21 -0500

In a pathetic attempt to make eggplant parmigiana, I created this instead. It's very easy and uses basic ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen. I've made it about a dozen times in the past few months and my husband loves it. It's a very flexible recipe and I've tried it a few different ways already and it always tastes great and surprisingly like pizza. Goes well with any pasta dish or risotto. -- posted by California Girl in Brazil

Thai Crab Risotto

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:33:21 -0500

Thailand meets Italy in a fusion of fabulous flavours in this mouth-watering crab risotto. -- posted by English_Rose

Best Ever Red & White Sauce Lasagna

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:04:10 -0500

This is the absolute best tasting lasagna I have ever had. The red sauce offers sweetness and the white sauce gives it a warm creaminess. I came up with this recipe for my sister who doesn't eat pork, but have made it many times with traditional pork Italian sausage. Either way its yummy, hearty and sure to impress. -- posted by Shamrockjulie

Best Creamy Marsala Wine Sauce over Mushroom Ravioli

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:33:49 -0500

Delicious and creamy marsala wine sauce paired with portobello mushroom stuffed ravioli. Copy-Cat of the Macaroni Grill Mushroom Ravioli entree. -- posted by nmlawrence

Pasta Alla Carbonara

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:28:13 -0500

A nutritious and filling version of this classic pasta dish, lighter than the typical American style and adapted for readily available ingredients. No eggs. -- posted by Sam H.

Mommom Faiella's Italian Sausage Scallopini

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:10:45 -0500

The aroma of the herbs and mushrooms cooking on the stove will be very pleasant to your senses. This is almost straight out of my grandmother's recipe book. The only changes my mother made to this recipe were to substitute canned mushrooms with fresh mushrooms and to add a bit more seasonings. -- posted by The Foodgitive

Mother's Always Right Stuffed Peppers

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:20:14 -0500

Be warned, listen to my mother- when she says to be careful with the peppers when straining because they may fall apart, it means be careful with the peppers when straining because they may fall apart. I broke 2 out of 3 peppers because of my lack of direction following. I had to use the broken peppers and cut them in half, laying the filling on the top. -- posted by The Foodgitive

Applebees Style 3 Cheese Chicken Penne

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:58:22 -0500

A just wonderful Penne dish with Italian cheese and grilled chicken. Very simple but surprisingly good. This based on a recipe is from Hub Pages Restaurant food at home it is extremely well done. -- posted by Hobittual