971 italiani recipes

Lighter eggplant Parmigiana with broiled eggplant slices dipped in egg whites and breadcrumbs, baked over a fresh tomato sauce and topped with Parmesan. No frying needed.

Italian marinated eggplant sott'olio made with Japanese eggplant simmered in red wine vinegar, then layered with fresh mint, garlic, and red pepper flakes under olive oil. Marinate two days for bold antipasto flavor.

Tasty snacks that's quick and easy to prepare when company's coming. Crostini topped with tomato, garlic, herbed goat cheese and fresh basil. Bite sized bits of heaven.

Our dinner yesterday, absolutely delicious. I made my own whole wheat pizza dough with 3/4 cup whole wheat flour and 1/4 cup barley flour, and it was delicious with the onion and tomato toppings.

A very quick, easy and simple meal. Use a high-quality olive oil for great results.

Cilantro pesto pasta with pine nuts, Parmesan, and poppy seeds tossed through spinach fettuccine. A fresh twist on classic basil pesto ready in 20 minutes.

Freshly homemade guacamole is a great accompaniment with tortilla chips, and it is so quick and easy to make, refreshing feeling through the whole body!

Capocollo, salami, and provolone stack on a crusty Italian sub roll with crisp lettuce, fresh tomatoes, hot peppers, and a drizzle of Italian dressing for a classic deli-style sandwich in 10 minutes.

Italian marinated sun-dried tomatoes preserved in olive oil with basil, garlic, and red pepper flakes. A homemade antipasto topping for bread, pasta, and charcuterie boards.

Italian vegetarian lasagna layered with sherry-sautéed mushrooms, zucchini, spinach, and bell peppers with a three-cheese ricotta-cottage-Parmesan filling. Lighter than meat lasagna, still hearty.

Homemade yeast dough rolled around a savory filling of TVP, spinach, mushrooms, and tomato paste seasoned with Italian herbs. A vegan stromboli-style pie sliced into 16 rounds.

Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Pasta Sauce/Dressing recipe

This colorful low fat salad can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Silky pureed tomato soup made from fresh over-ripe tomatoes, slow-sweated onions, garlic, white wine and fresh herbs. Strained twice for a smooth, skin-and-seed-free bowl. Naturally vegan, no cream, with optional fresh mozzarella.

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-seasoned barley cooked with onions, green pepper, garlic, tomatoes, and herbs. A low-fat vegetarian grain side dish that reheats well in the microwave.