2,500 italiani recipes

Rustic Calabrian asparagus soup thickened with eggs and Parmigiano-Reggiano, ladled over toasted Italian bread. A silky, savory Italian egg-drop soup ready in one hour.

Lighter spinach lasagna made with low-fat cottage cheese, egg substitute, and Italian seasoning layered with spaghetti sauce and melted mozzarella. All the comfort, fewer calories.

Homemade turkey sausage patties with roasted poblano pepper, cilantro, parsley, oregano, cumin, and cloves blended into lean ground turkey. A low-fat, green-spiced breakfast sausage with Southwestern heat.

Baked salmon with olives that adds a sophisticated look to your dinner!

Hearty white bean soup with thick-sliced hot Italian sausage, chickpeas, and creamed corn. Simmered with cumin and bay leaf for deep, warming flavor.

Tender wine-baked chicken tossed with penne, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, and fresh basil in a creamy evaporated milk sauce. This elegant 30-minute pasta dinner tastes like fine dining at home.

Antipasto pasta salad with rotini, roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, Muenster cheese, mushrooms, red onion, and fresh basil in a low-fat Italian dressing. A cold make-ahead side for potlucks and picnics.

Quick minestrone soup ready in 35 minutes with potatoes, kidney beans, and mixed vegetables in herb-seasoned vegetable broth. Topped with Parmesan.

Beef stew with roasted vegetables braises round steak in thyme broth, then folds in oven-roasted mushrooms, plum tomatoes, and onions tossed in balsamic. Served over couscous for a Mediterranean spin.

A fiery, no-bean red chili packing four meats (beef chuck, T-bone, Italian sausage, and armadillo), six kinds of peppers, bacon, and beer. Feeds a crowd of 15 with serious heat.

Italian pasta with winter squash and potatoes cooked together in one pot, finished in a garlic and chile skillet with starchy pasta water for a creamy sauce.

If you just through the door, try this easy-to-follow crockpot recipe that will have dinner ready in no time!

A savory-sweet bread machine loaf infused with tomato paste, Italian seasoning, garlic, and a hint of nutmeg. Just load the ingredients, press start, and let the machine do the work.

Hearty lentil and brown rice soup with carrots, tomatoes, thyme, and marjoram simmered in chicken broth. Finished with a splash of vinegar and grated Parmesan.

Vegetable beef rolls stuffed with shredded carrot, celery, and green pepper, wrapped in bacon and grilled with Italian dressing marinade. Old-school cookout main with built-in side veggies.

Easy cheesy snack bread: a yeasted sheet-pan flatbread loaded with cheddar, green chiles, pimentos, and Italian seasonings. A shareable party appetizer ready in an hour.