176 italian food recipes

Pasta e fagioli (pasta fazool) with red kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and vegetables simmered into a thick, hearty Italian soup. Vegetarian comfort food made from dried beans.

Baked manicotti stuffed with spinach, shiitake and white mushrooms, cottage cheese, garlic, and red wine-sauteed peppers. Lightened-up Italian comfort food in one dish.

Microwave rum cake with devil's food layers soaked in rum, apricot preserves in the middle, and fluffy Italian-style meringue frosting. Retro dessert, updated speed.

Layered baked pasta casserole with hot Italian sausage, creamy spinach, and a ricotta topping. Old-school comfort food that feeds six in under an hour.

Individual rosemary-polenta pizzettas made with a food-processor dough blending white, whole wheat, and cornmeal flours. Rustic party-size bases for personalized Italian toppings.

Low-calorie eggplant Parmesan: baked (not fried) eggplant slices coated in cracker-Parmesan crumbs, smothered in tomato sauce and topped with part-skim mozzarella. Guilt-free Italian comfort food.

Tender pork medallions braised with fennel, mushrooms, and wine in a rich tomato ragout. This Italian-inspired one-pan dinner is comfort food at its finest.

Classic Italian lasagne with layers of seasoned beef, three-cheese filling, and herb-rich tomato sauce. Bubbly, golden comfort food that feeds a crowd with authentic flavors.

Tri-color pasta with a simple tomato sauce simmered with garlic and onion, tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan. Italian comfort food from pantry staples.

Homemade potato gnocchi stuffed with your choice of ricotta-basil-walnut or ham and Parmesan filling, boiled and served with tomato sauce. Italian comfort food from scratch.

Fast Food 4 cooks instant rice with crushed tomatoes, thawed frozen spinach, and Italian seasoning in one pot. Budget pantry dinner ready in 30 minutes, vegan-friendly.

Baked polenta with Parmesan and Swiss cheese, layered casserole-style for golden, bubbly edges and a creamy cornmeal center. Italian-American comfort food at its rustic best.

Lemon meringue angel food cake with homemade lemon curd filling and glossy Italian meringue frosting. A three-component showpiece cake for serious bakers who want a stunning result.

Ground chicken loaves with Parmesan and fresh herbs, pan-seared golden and simmered in a rich Marsala mushroom sauce finished with butter. Italian comfort food at its finest.

Lois's meat loaf: classic comfort-food meatloaf built on meatloaf mix, onion soup mix, Italian breadcrumbs, and a ketchup glaze. The homemade weeknight loaf everyone grew up on.

Savory meat-filled manicotti stuffs pasta tubes with seasoned ground chicken, mozzarella, parmesan, and bread crumbs, baked in marinara with melted cheese. Italian-American comfort food, lighter version.