Recipe Sifter

Bread that is baked on a sheet pan with an Italian twist.

Savory vegetarian pie with a crescent roll crust brushed in Dijon mustard, filled with sautéed zucchini, onions, Italian herbs, and gooey mozzarella. A shortcut dinner that tastes homemade and feeds a crowd.

Pork ragu lasagna layered with a slow-cooked tomato and herb sauce, plenty of grated cheese, and a milk-brushed top that bakes golden. A hearty homemade lasagna built on ground pork instead of beef.

Easy creamy tomato soup thickened with potatoes instead of cream, brightened with oregano, basil, and parsley. Naturally vegan, blender-smooth, and pantry-friendly.

Emeril's calzone wraps a basil-sun-dried tomato yeast dough around a pork, red pepper, and white wine filling. A flavor-packed Italian turnover from the New Orleans chef.

Frijoles con queso casserole: creamy pinto beans layered with sauteed zucchini and tomatoes, crowned with a tender cornbread topping. Vegetarian tamale pie-style bake for weeknight dinner.

Baked spaghetti squash with melted Monterey Jack, sauteed bell peppers, onions, Italian herbs, and black olives. A cheesy, low-carb vegetarian casserole the whole family will love.

Tomato, artichoke, and feta salad tosses marinated red onion and feta with canned artichoke hearts and ripe tomatoes in a red wine and herb vinaigrette. Classic Mediterranean summer side.

Pasta stuffed pizza-style, jumbo pasta shells filled with shredded zucchini, torn pepperoni and Italian bread crumbs, baked under tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan. A pizza-night mashup in shell form.

Vegan Italian barley simmered with chunky tomatoes, green pepper, garlic, oregano, and basil. An oil-free, high-fiber side dish that reheats well.

Bay scallops with vermicelli in a fresh tomato-basil sauce, finished with cream and a whisper of nutmeg. A lighter Italian seafood pasta for weeknight dinners.

Layered shrimp and feta casserole with angel hair pasta, salsa, three cheeses, and a herbed egg custard. Mediterranean meets Southwest in one baked weeknight dish.

Spicy Italian sausage mac and cheese with mushrooms, hot peppers, and two cheeses baked until bubbly. Hearty one-dish comfort food with oregano, basil, and garlic in creamy sauce.

Savory bread machine loaf studded with diced pepperoni and Italian herbs for pizza-flavored bread perfect for sandwiches or snacking

A hearty sausage stew built on browned veal and Italian sausage, slow-simmered with potatoes, stewed tomatoes, peppers, green beans, herbs, and three melting cheeses.

Chicken breast sauteed with garlic, onions, and bell peppers, tossed with thin spaghetti in a quick crushed tomato sauce with basil and oregano. Light, lean, and done in 35 minutes.