If you refrain from grain, but can't go without pizza...you've got to try this version with a 1-ingredient crust made just from cheese.
Author: themoodyfoodie
This ricotta cheesecake is similar in style to an American cheesecake, but is much lighter. Enjoy.
Author: Nicole
Fill with your favorite filling, fold over sides and bake with sauce and cheese.
Author: DianeW
Making this lasagna a day ahead and refrigerating overnight allows the spices to meld, and gives it exceptional flavor.
Author: ETHELMERTZ
I wanted to get more fish in our diet, so I experimented with different flavorings for salmon steaks. This combination seemed to always be especially delicious with a risotto and vegetable side.
Author: Wolfman's Bro
Seasoned chicken breasts marinated in Italian-style salad dressing, then sauteed. Only four ingredients make a ferociously simple and tasty dish! Great tasting Italian chicken. Prego! Serve with noodles...
Author: JWilliams
A delicious combination of chicken and spinach make a wonderful Italian meal. Make sure to have plenty of freshly grated Asiago cheese to top these ravioli.
Author: JCBanks
A rich, cheesy lasagna loaded with vegetables. You could also omit all veggies except broccoli for a broccoli lasagna.
Author: Rachel
This recipe is perfect if you have extra zucchini from the garden and/or you are looking for a great lasagna while on the South Beach or Atkins diets. It replaces lasagna noodles with slices of zucchini,...
Author: Jeff B.
This is a super-chocolaty Italian-style ice cream - gelato; use the best ingredients possible, because it really makes a difference. I use 70% chocolate for it.
Author: Ivy
My version of Ruby Tuesday's New Orleans Seafood, minus the shrimp. I merged a few different recipes and came up with this. It comes pretty close! Three fillets are usually enough for my husband, my toddler,...
Author: youngwoman
Simply noodles with a pesto and butter sauce. You could add chopped cooked chicken or shrimp to make a fuller meal.
Author: MOMof5
This easy-to-make dish will impress your family or friends with its exotic flavors. This recipe will have your friends and family coming back for more!
Author: Peter Alfieri
A delicious ravioli filling for fresh pasta.
Author: Matthew Valleau
This is a delicious recipe that I came up with one afternoon when I couldn't find anything to make for the family!
Author: Maggie
This recipe is adapted from several of the better lasagna dishes previously submitted. To test it, I invited a couple who previously owned an Italian restaurant. They were very impressed. This lasagna...
Author: Gordo's Grub
A blueberry coffeecake with a ricotta cheese topping. Reminiscent of cheesecake, this recipe was in my maternal grandmother's collection. Origin is unknown.
Author: AuntieJ
My Grammy's version of lasagna. Prepared the day before and left in the fridge overnight, it pops quickly into the oven and is on the table in no time. Sometimes I'll gussy it up with herbs and spices,...
Author: AuLait
A quick and easy blend of gnocchi, sausage, cheese, and your favorite spaghetti sauce baked together for a hearty casserole.
Author: andrea_d
This is a fantastic version of an Italian classic. The feta cheese adds a rich flavor that brings this dish to life. Incredibly easy and incredibly delicious!
Author: Michelle
This is an Italian pastry filled with a creamy pudding. I got the recipe from an Italian family I use to work for many years ago. Try different fillings if you desire, chocolate cream or ricotta.
Author: WestCoastMom
A wonderful combination of flavors to excite even the most discerning of palates! A spicy tomato sauce served at room temperature over hot pasta and topped with feta cheese. Goat cheese also goes well...
Author: Patti Rotman
My boys LOVE this! It is quick and simple! I am always asked to bring this to Super Bowl® parties and family events!
Author: sarabrola
This recipe has a Mexican flavor and is tasty and easy to make. It is great anytime; kids and adults will love it. Garnish with sliced tomatoes, lettuce and ripe olives, if desired.
Author: grannycancook
This dish has a nice flavor and is fairly easy to make. Ham, asparagus spears, mozzarella and a wonderful garlic and thyme white sauce make this lasagna different than any you have ever tasted.
Author: Wendy Hansen
Simple, quick, inexpensive, and a little spicy. Delicious!!!
Author: DMarie
Fooled my husband into eating his vegetables. When fully cooked, the texture is like an al dente pasta. You can turn this vegetarian by omitting the ground beef.
Author: Sarah
Spaghetti with a twist! Your standard spaghetti topped with a combination of mozzarella/cottage cheese and a layer of pepperoni to top it off. The sausage can be substituted with hamburger.
Author: CKROPER
Bold flavors in a very light sauce: substantial and satisfying, good warm-weather alternative to spaghetti bolognese. You might think the sauce too thin the first time you make it (almost a thick broth),...
Author: RENZ
A rich, tantalizing dish that will leave you wanting more, even if you're full! You can use all different kinds of ravioli, meats, and sauces. A versatile dish for what you have on hand. It can also be...
Author: K-Dub
"Torta al limone," as this cake is known in Italy, is a recipe that I received from my husband's "Zia Pina". I modified her recipe to add the sliced almonds and powdered sugar glaze drizzle on top. This...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
I made this recipe to celebrate Earth Day. Thanks to a thorough browning, mushrooms provide more than enough savoriness. The garlic, cheese, and parsley do the rest. What really blew me away was how close...
Author: Chef John
Yummy shrimp in an Alfredo sauce, with portobello mushrooms and red peppers.
Author: Jenn Zeller
This recipe is a good, low-fat, and quick cod recipe.
Author: dakota kelly
Some members of my family call it manicotti, some call it Italian casserole. So I call it Manicotti Italian Casserole. This is one of my all time favorite meals to make, and it's super easy! For gatherings...
Author: ERINLOVE65
This recipe has been handed down through my mother's family for years. My grandmother brought it with her from Italy in the early 1900's. My mom taught me the recipe this year. Now I am the designated...
Author: Mary Jo
I had an Italian friend who cooked this recipe for me, and I'd like to share it with you as it is so goooood. Serve with feta or Parmesan cheese if you desire.
Author: Ed's
An easy 20-minute, delicious, and creamy chicken marsala! Serve over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.
Author: Sophia Del Gigante
Ridiculously easy turkey meatballs ready in 30 minutes and full of flavor thanks to lots of pesto. My kids love these turkey meatballs and they're endlessly versatile, and I love how quick and easy they...
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
This easy meal uses cream cheese to add an extra creamy texture to ingredients that are usually on hand. Quick and delicious!
Author: Crystal Wold
This recipe always impresses dinner guests! Chicken breasts are stuffed with a ricotta cheese and walnut mixture.
Author: Julie1271
This is a delicious pasta dish that uses a red wine reduction. Rich, hearty, and surprisingly easy to make. Use your favorite cheese to top.
Author: Greg R,