Italian, Main Dish Recipes

This hearty dish features jumbo pasta shells filled with a savory ground beef mixture, seasoned with garlic, onions, and herbs, then baked under a rich spaghetti sauce and melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. It’s a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead meal that’s freezer-friendly and skips ricotta for a lighter twist.

TVP gives the lasagna beefy texture, the tomato sauce makes the lasagna juicy and flavorful; ricotta, mozzarella and parmesan cheeses add the creaminess and cheesiness . An absolutely delicious vegetarian lasagna that your meat lover friends may ask for second slice.

Beef stuffed inside large pasta shells topped with gooey cheese then baked to perfection designed to serve two people.

An easy to make stuffed chicken breast recipe, Italian style. The breast is stuffed with cheese, breaded and baked in tomato sauce. This chicken recipe is for a single serving but can easily be scaled to feed as many as you wish.

A long slow simmer makes this cheesy rich crowd pleaser a certain hit when company is coming.

Cheesy, oozy and juicy casserole. A delicious way to use up the eggplant without putting too many calories on you.

Homemade Italian sausage with ground pork shoulder, fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano, Italian parsley, white wine, garlic, basil, oregano, and hot red chili. Stuffed into casings, air-dried overnight, simmered then browned.

Make your own bulk Italian sausage at home with ground pork, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, and a bold garlic punch. Season it your way, skip the casings, and freeze in batches for pasta night, pizza, and more.

Try this original pasta dish that is ideal for a dinner for two. Great served with freshly toasted garlic bread.

This quick and easy dish tastes refreshingly delicious, and it's also packed with nutrients. Use whole wheat pasta to add extra goodness, or use gluten-free pasta if you are on a gluten-free diet.

Bell peppers and sausages are cooked in a tasty tomato sauce, then served over a bed of warm penne. An ideal meal for a busy week night.

Easy and tasty meatballs, these are great for meatball subs.

Making the sausages was not as hard as I thought, and it tasted amazing. No need for me to buy sausages any more, this homemade one rocks.

Try this tantalizing chicken dish made with lemon juice and white wine.

I was out of Tofurkey Italian Sausage tonight and needed to substitute something else because I can't buy it. I had a cupboard full of Bob's Vital Wheat Gluten and some TVP, so I figured I'd try making it. When my hubby came home, he tried it and immediately said "Write it down! Write it down!" I guess he liked it!

I squeezed a bit lemon juice and grated some fresh lemon zest to give it a zing, which actually worked beautifully. Certainly well satisfied our palate and tummy at the same time. A yummy and healthy way to enjoy a stir-fry pasta.