2,500 italianne recipes

Muffaletta sandwich with Italian salami, ham, provolone, and American cheese on round bread, served warm with a tangy New Orleans olive salad dressing. A French Quarter classic.

Vegetarian ratatouille lasagna layers Provencal vegetables with ricotta, mozzarella, marinara, and bechamel between tender noodles. Meatless, hearty, feeds six.

Cuscusu is a Sicilian shellfish and couscous soup with mussels, clams, shrimp, and scallops in a saffron-tomato broth. Steamed couscous served in bowls with a rich seafood stew ladled over.

Baked mozzarella penne with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmesan in a quick tomato sauce. A 30-minute dinner for two with a golden, bubbly cheese top.

Steamed mussels in a garlicky white wine sauce with thyme, red pepper flakes, and butter. Breadcrumbs thicken the broth into a rich, scoopable sauce.

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.

Microwave lasagna rolls stuffed with Italian sausage, cottage cheese, and Parmesan, topped with pizza sauce and melted mozzarella. A quick dinner for two.

Broiled ground turkey patties loaded with sautéed mushrooms and Italian herbs, smothered in a red wine mushroom sauce. A lean, flavorful 30-minute dinner that's diabetic-friendly too.

Hearty sausage soup with hot Italian sausage marinated in white wine and garlic, simmered with cabbage, tomatoes, and green chiles. A bold, spicy one-pot soup that fills the kitchen with incredible aroma.

Seasoned ground beef, crumbled bacon, and cheddar in pizza sauce topped with a golden egg batter crust. All the flavors of a bacon cheeseburger in a easy baked casserole.

French country potato salad with turkey strips, green beans, and fresh herbs, drizzled with Italian dressing. A warm, lighter take on potato salad.

Store-bought cheese ravioli smothered in a quick mozzarella and cheddar cream sauce with Italian seasoning. A 35-minute weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

Indian-spiced lentils with wilted spinach, plum tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of curry, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Vegetarian, high in fiber, and on the table in 45 minutes. Serve over rice.

Italian sausage, chickpeas, and pasta shells simmer together in a fennel-scented tomato sauce with chunky zucchini. A rustic one-pot dinner ready in an hour. Skip the sausage for a meatless version.

Cucumber noodles tossed with a fresh tomato salsa: ribbons of seedless cucumber salted briefly, then dressed with roma tomatoes, scallions, garlic, pickled jalapeno, and white wine vinegar. Raw, light, gluten-free.

Braised pork stew with olives, green beans, white wine, and plum tomatoes simmered low and slow until fork-tender. A rustic Mediterranean one-pot dinner.