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Best Ziti Ever with Sausage

Ziti is layered with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbling.

Author: Dawn

Granita di Caffe con Panna (Italian Coffee Granita)

You are sure to see people enjoying coffee granita if you visit Sicily during the summer months. Here's the recipe so you can make it at home. It's very easy to do but requires a lot of freezing so best...

Author: lacucinadinadia

Pasta with Spinach and Chickpeas

This is a home-style Italian favorite at my house. It is also very good with northern white beans instead of the chickpeas, and any sort of strand pasta works well. Serve with a leafy green salad and crusty...

Author: KIMBICA

Baked Chicken Tortellini Alfredo

You can't go wrong with this baked tortellini Alfredo recipe - butter, cream, chicken, pasta, and cheese, cheese, cheese! This recipe is inspired by the delicious local Italian food that I grew up with...

Author: Piert1025

Chicken Tetrazzini IV

Chicken, mushrooms and spaghetti baked in a rich, creamy white sauce flavored with Parmesan cheese and sherry.

Author: Mary

Gina's Italian Butter Cookies

Traditional Italian-American bakery-style butter cookies that will make you feel like you bought them from your favorite local bakery in New York! Fill them with raspberry or apricot preserves, or chocolate,...

Author: NIGGI823

Anisette Cookies I

My family calls these "Italian Cookies". They can be made with Anisette or with Anise flavoring. The orange juice adds nice flavor. They are a cake-like cookie that is a Christmas tradition in my family....

Author: LLYONS

Eggplant Parmesan Casserole

I really like this recipe. It's a lot easier and fewer calories than traditional fried eggplant Parmesan.

Author: Chef John

Baked Halibut Steaks

An Italian-style vegetable and feta cheese topping is the perfect enhancement to delicious baked halibut.

Author: dakota kelly

Italian Spinach Sausage Pie

This festive sausage pie is perfect for a holiday brunch or midnight snack.

Author: Kimberly

Pasta de Sardine

A great pasta dish for those who like seafood with their pasta. This dish is not only fast and easy to prepare, it is delicious and it is of regional Spanish-Italian authenticity. Red wine or beer is the...

Author: SONNYCHIBA

Brooklyn Girl's Penne Arrabiata

One thing I learned in my years living in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn, NY was how to cook a good Italian meal. Here is a recipe I created after having this dish in a restaurant. Enjoy!

Author: Beth B.

Crispy Grilled Pizza Margherita

Pizza on an outdoor grill is a great alternative to oven-cooked pizza. If you love crispy crust, this is for you. Note: cook time is relatively short, so alternative toppings like uncooked sausage or other...

Author: OXSALIDA

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These slow cooker turkey meatballs in tomato sauce are a great alternative to traditional beef meatballs. Can be served over pasta or make meatball sandwiches with sauteed onions and peppers with melted...

Author: Cheryl

Rita's Spinach Casserole

This is a quick and delicious way to get kids to eat spinach! Ground beef and tomato sauce are layered in a casserole with spinach and mozzarella cheese.

Author: KSBEESON

Giant Bacon Wrapped Meatballs

Delicious firm Italian meatballs wrapped in crisp bacon.

Author: Jen Swanson

Pasta with Pesto and Scallops

A light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles.

Author: Nancy and Terry

Crunchy Eggplant Parmesan

This is a slightly different twist on the old standard eggplant Parmesan. By peeling and sweating the eggplant you eliminate the bitterness and the panko bread crumbs add a nice crunch to the crust. Freezes...

Author: Mama Smith

Turkey Avocado Panini

This is such an easy, light, refreshing and YUMMY sandwich!

Author: Amanda

Cannoli Filling

A simple filling for Italian cannoli cookies using ricotta cheese and citron fruit.

Author: Maria

Jo's Manicotti

A recipe I put together based on my own personal taste. I buy an extra can of tomato sauce to serve at the table and let my guests add more sauce if they so desire!

Author: Jo Johnson

Sausage Stuffed Eggplant

A local winery/restaurant serves a stuffed eggplant appetizer that is so delicious. While trying to duplicate it at home, I found this to be one of our favorite eggplant dinners. Be sure to select an eggplant...

Author: Tanya Belt

Italian Style Roasted Chicken Breasts

A delicious version of chicken breast, roasted in a blend of Italian seasonings and very easy to make.

Author: supernerd1111

Ham and Cheese Stromboli

A pizza in half, much better than calzones. Had them all over in the Italian areas in Philadelphia growing up. Serve with spaghetti sauce or Ranch dressing.

Author: HEATHERB99

Hot Italian Sausage

An Italian friend of mine had an Italian restaurant and used this recipe for over 30 years. When he retired, he graciously consented to passing it on to me. I will share it with you. It is excellent as...

Author: Jim Wyllie

Penne Pasta with Cannellini Beans and Escarole

This is a great pasta dish. The hardest part of the whole recipe is cutting the escarole. It is fast, simple, and delicious! What more could you ask for? With a loaf of Italian bread it goes a long way....

Author: Renee Trivelli Milillo

Lasagna Roll Ups

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Author: BETTIE

Shrimp and Asparagus Fettuccine

This is a family favorite! Very simple ingredients and full of robust flavor. It's a perfect dish for an everyday meal or to serve to company.

Author: Dewski

Pasta Siciliano

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Author: Cathy Johnston

Calamari Marinara

Calamari has an unfair reputation for being tricky to work with and that it's rubbery when cooked. Here's the secret: cook it in 45 seconds or 45 minutes--very quickly or a long slow simmer. For this marinara...

Author: Chef John

Easy Tilapia with Wine and Tomatoes

This is a super quick, super easy recipe that is sure to please. Tilapia fillets are easy to cook on the grill in a foil bag.

Author: chowsito

Meatloaf with Italian Sausage

My mom gave me this recipe, and everyone agrees it is the best ever, I think it's because of the Italian sausage. It's great the next day too. But we usually don't have many leftovers.

Author: D.DETMANN

Torta Rustica

This savory pie is served at room temperature. Two teaspoons dried basil may be substituted for fresh basil. Use ham or prosciutto ham.

Author: Ann

Lemony Pork Piccata

A wonderful tender pork dish with a delicate piccata sauce. Very simple and really delicious.

Author: Jackie Cree

Bracciole (Flank Steak Rolls)

Authentic Italian recipe: flank steak rolls with garlic, parsley, and Parmesan cheese. Serve with egg noodles or as an addition to spaghetti or ravioli.

Author: JEND818

Florentine Stuffed Chicken

Bone-in chicken breasts stuffed with spinach, cheese and onion and baked until tender. This is a simple recipe that I cooked up myself. It is, however, based on some pretty standard Greek/Italian dishes....

Author: Tammy

Ricotta Meatless Meatballs with Sauce

"Polpette di ricotta al sugo", as these are known in Italian, are meatless balls made out of ricotta cheese and homemade bread crumbs. Think meatballs, but without the meat! The soft balls are then simmered...

Author: Kim's Cooking Now

Brasato al Barolo Braised Chuck Roast in Red Wine

Chuck roast is marinated overnight then braised in hearty red wine for hours to render a flavorful and succulent meat. This is a traditional dish from Northern Italy typically served on Sundays. Serve...

Author: Buckwheat Queen

Panna Cotta With Fresh Strawberry Sauce

My own version of the Italian dessert favorite. 'Panna Cotta' literally means 'cooked cream.' I made it for my husband to take to a work function and they loved it! They send him home with a request for...

Author: Colleen Mitchell

Pesto Cream Sauce

This absolutely combines the best ingredients to create a rich, velvety pesto sauce. It's sinfully delicious!

Author: rosiella

Blackened Chicken Alfredo Pizza

Very authentic, completely made from scratch. Rich creamy sauce complimented by delicious blackened chicken. Great food takes more time, but well worth the effort!

Author: -KOL-

Easy Italian Sausage Spaghetti

The flavor of spaghetti and meatballs, without the hassle of making meatballs!

Author: jenmannaz

Sandy's Chicken Saltimbocca

Try this and you'll know why they call it saltimbocca--Italian for 'jump in your mouth.' It's kind of like it jumps right off of your plate. Though it's traditionally made with veal, I made it with chicken....

Author: SandyG

Linda's Lasagna

This is my mother's wonderful lasagna recipe. It has been a favorite in our family for years!

Author: RBLAIR

Sun Dried Tomato and Bow Tie Pasta

Anti-meat pasta dish, which makes your tastebuds feel alive with the great combined flavors of sun dried tomatoes, olive oil, red pepper and pesto sauce. My husband and I came up with this recipe about...

Author: JFOCHTMAN

Chicken Pesto Pizza

Easy pizza dinner that uses chicken and pesto for a great meal. If fontina is not available at your store, just substitute mozzarella.

Author: Lisa

Lasagna Cupcakes

Italian cupcakes.

Author: Kimberley Piper

A 20 Minute Chicken Parmesan

Very fast and easy to make! And delicious! Barilla Napoletana® ready-made tomato sauce and garlic with a little bit of fresh lemon goes along very well with chicken.

Author: Aleksa