Microwave chicken Parmesan with breaded chicken breasts, Italian tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A quick weeknight version that skips the oven entirely.
Fuss-free Parmesan chicken with grilled boneless breasts brushed with a fat-free Italian dressing, Parmesan, and Italian herb sauce. Four ingredients, ready in 25 minutes, under 200 calories per serving.
Pasta pizza with a crispy angel hair crust pan-fried in olive oil, topped with sauce, peppers, olives, and melted mozzarella. A fun skillet dinner that's lighter than traditional pizza.
Homemade pizza sauce with tomato puree, tomato paste, oregano, basil and rosemary. No-cook style 10-minute sauce that beats jarred every time.
Quick beef spaghetti sauce with ground beef, tomato sauce, tomato paste, Italian seasoning, and a glug of white wine stirred in near the end. Ready while the pasta boils.
Baked chicken breast with lemon pepper and Italian seasoning, deglazed with white wine, broiled golden, and served chilled with pecan chutney. An elegant cold main dish.
Cajun red beans and rice slow-simmered with salt pork, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and a whole hot pepper. Old-school Louisiana comfort food with a thick, creamy bean gravy.
Pizza roll-ups made with pizza dough spread with ground turkey, mozzarella, and Italian seasoning. Sliced pinwheels baked until golden. Freezer-friendly and perfect for lunch boxes.
Italian-style mini meatloaves with oats, olives, and Italian seasoning, topped with tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. Individual portions that bake in 30 minutes with oven or microwave directions.
Vermicelli with a chunky vegetable tomato sauce loaded with red peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, and fresh herbs. A hearty vegetarian pasta dinner that's low in fat and full of flavor.
Italian-style picnic pie with diced ham, ricotta, cottage cheese, and Parmesan baked in a double crust with egg yolk glaze. Serve at room temperature for picnics.
French bread pizza hero loaded with homemade mushroom-pepper-onion pizza sauce and melted cheese. Split-loaf pizza with a sauce simmered 15 minutes for real pizzeria flavor without the dough.
Italian crockpot chicken with mushrooms and sherry. Browned chicken, sauteed onions and mushrooms, deglazed sherry pan sauce, slow-cooked low and served over rice.
Italian herbed potatoes made in the microwave with frozen hash browns, green onions, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. A 20-minute side dish with herb-butter flavor and zero oven time.
Spicy Italian turkey patties seasoned with fennel seeds, crushed red pepper, garlic, and Italian herbs topped with warm tomato sauce. A lean, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Pizza roll-ups made from flattened bread slices stuffed with tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, and Italian seasoning, brushed with butter and chilled until bake time.