Italian lunch/18 recipes

It's hard to believe a handful of spinach with a few simple ingredients can turn into something very special. You might want to make a double batch.

Veggie burgers with lentils, carrots, cashew with a hint of curry.

Rich in flavor - low in cost. Money saving chicken thighs replace the expensive traditional veal in this rendition of an Italian classic.

Quick and easy to make, and it tastes so refreshing. Top this amazingly tasty bruschetta on top of a few slices of toast, enjoy this simply delicious yet nutritious meal.

Add a summer veggies twist to this Italian Sauce.

Delicious, if tofu can be cooked like this way, everyone will love it. We made the marinara sauce, it was thick and tasty, then we made this tofu steak with it, absolutely delicious and tasty! It is an enjoyable way to get protein from tofu!

Making your own fresh pasta is quite easy with the right tools, a mixer with a dough hook and a pasta roller. This recipe makes 12 ounces of fresh light whole wheat pasta.

Control your salt, why buy corn chips from the store. These baked pita chips are quick and very easy to make and they turn out golden and crispy. No salt if you want and saves money too!

The stromboli is like a giant Spanakopita. Instead of phyllo dough, make a Italian bread dough stuffed with this yummy cheese and spinach mixture. It's cheesy, oozy, and delicious.

Stomach warming goodness, this is my version of my Mom's classic recipe.

Following this recipe makes a perfect focaccia, fluffy inside, crusty outside, and very flavorful. Several rising processes make the great texture and flavor.

Didn't have cottage cheese, so I just omitted it, and used low-fat sour cream only. I also added some sun-dried tomatoes and freshly chopped parsley leaves, mixed with whole wheat spaghetti, and it was super tasty. A quick, easy and delicious week-day supper and is reasonably good for you!

A gently seasoned homemade Italian sausage. Fennel seeds, oregano and a bit of garlic. Perfect for making up a batch of bulk Italian sausage for use in other recipes.

Making your own bread is always the way to go, it fills your entire place with great aroma during the baking, and nothing is better than a fresh loaf of bread.

Try this Italian panini that is made with prosciutto, fresh mozzarella, plum tomato and fresh basil. Quick, easy and delicious!

Boboli (Focaccia) Italian Bread recipe