Recipe Sifter

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.

Mushroom spanakopita: the Greek spinach and feta pie boosted with earthy sautéed mushrooms, all wrapped in crisp, golden phyllo. A savory vegetarian twist on the classic.

Sautéed chicken, broccoli, and zucchini with sun-dried tomatoes and a splash of cream over linguine. A veggie-loaded pasta with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes.

Spicy venison sausage lasagna layered with a slow-simmered mushroom tomato sauce, creamy ricotta, stretchy mozzarella, and Parmesan. A leaner, bolder twist on the Italian-American classic.

Great comfort food. Its simplicity makes it a dish loved by many. The ingredient that makes this recipe special is the cottage cheese, which is not traditionally used in lasagna.

Chicken liver and prosciutto lasagne layered with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella in a rich wine-tomato sauce. An Italian-style baked pasta worth the effort.

Bone-in chicken breasts stuffed under the skin with a rich spinach, Swiss, ricotta, and Parmesan filling seasoned with nutmeg. Brushed with herbed oil and baked until the juices run clear for a showstopping dinner.

Seared chicken breasts nestled over penne in a garlicky white wine tomato sauce, blanketed with mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan and baked until golden and bubbly. One dish, one hour, six happy plates.

Savory zucchini quiche with sharp cheddar, Parmesan, and a creamy herb-flecked egg custard in a flaky pie crust. Oregano and thyme give every slice a garden-fresh flavor that works for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.

Classic Italian lasagna with layers of beef and mushroom tomato sauce, spinach-cottage cheese ricotta substitute, and melted mozzarella. The Sunday-supper bake that always feeds a crowd.

A lighter eggplant casserole layered with herby tomato sauce, nutty Swiss cheese and a Parmesan-bread crumb topping. No frying, just baked until bubbling. Vegetarian and diabetic-friendly.

Lighter eggplant Parmesan with whole wheat breading layers tender rounds with tomato sauce and Parmesan, baked until melt-in-your-mouth (optional mozzarella finish).

A noodle crust filled with seasoned ground beef, cottage cheese, mozzarella, and pepperoni. Vermicelli pie is like lasagna and pizza had a baby, and the whole family will fight over seconds.

Pasta with meatballs in a tomato sauce deepened with bacon and Marsala, the tender bread-bound meatballs simmered right in. The pasta is tossed in butter and sauce, then showered with parmesan.

A succulent and savory lasagna made with mild pork sausage, mushrooms and a variety of tasty cheeses.

Hamburger pizza with a quick Bisquick yeast crust topped with seasoned ground beef, tomato sauce, oregano, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Two pizzas in one hour.