447 italian recipes

Lasagna rolls with tomato-fennel sauce wrap mushroom-and-tofu filling inside lasagna noodles, then bake in a sweet fennel-spiked tomato sauce with mozzarella. A lighter, vegetarian take on baked pasta.

Saffron risotto in the simple Milanese tradition: rice toasted in butter and onion, simmered in saffron-laced broth, finished with parmesan. Golden, fragrant, and unfussy.

Fennel focaccia made with frozen bread dough, olive oil, fennel seeds, and cornmeal. A crispy, aromatic Italian flatbread appetizer ready in just 30 minutes.

Italian rice with fresh artichokes sauteed in olive oil until tender and caramelized. Just six ingredients for a simple, rustic side dish with short-grain rice.

Versatile spaghetti sauce built from sauteed onion, garlic, blended fresh tomatoes, oregano, and basil. Works as pasta sauce, veggie-loaded ragu, or homemade pizza base.

Red pepper bread machine loaf studded with sweet bell peppers, onion, and parmesan. Dump, press start, and walk away. Italian-inspired flavor with zero kneading required.

Italian asparagus baked in oregano-seasoned tomato sauce and topped with Swiss cheese. A simple, diabetic-friendly side dish with an oven or microwave option.

Roasted eggplant and pepper salad with celery, garlic, black olives, red wine vinegar, and oregano. A make-ahead Italian antipasto served at room temperature.

Vegan Italian spaghetti casserole with tofu ricotta, nutritional yeast cheesy sauce, and a homemade tomato-herb sauce baked until bubbly. A plant-based baked ziti.

Jewish caponata with eggplant, tri-color bell peppers, green olives, capers, and a sweet vinegar sauce. Serve warm as a side dish or chilled as an appetizer.

Italian chicken pastry bites with crescent roll dough wrapped around garlic chicken, spaghetti sauce, and mozzarella. Golden, flaky, and ready in 40 minutes.

This Lemony Veal Piccata main dish comes together quickly, combining tender veal cutlets with a zesty lemon and caper sauce. The veal is lightly coated in flour and sautéed until golden brown, then served with a sauce made from white wine, lemon, and capers. This classic recipe balances tangy and savory flavors for a delicious meal that is sure to please.

This focaccia turns out crusty outside and fluffy inside. Eating it plain is absolutely tasty and it can be made into a delicious sandwich!

Italian apple tart (crostata di mele) with lattice top and minimal sugar. Thinly sliced apples in homemade tart dough bake until golden. Simple, rustic, and authentically Italian.

Italian coffee spiked with amaretto, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. One-minute adult coffee drink for dessert or after-dinner sipping.

Crispy pita triangles dusted with Parmesan, piled high with warm marinara, basil, olives, and melted mozzarella for an Italian spin on nachos.