Easy Italian Dinners
Psghetti and Meatballs
Extra-lean hamburger and whole-wheat pasta transform an Italian favorite into a stealthily healthy meal.
Italian Hoagies
You'll raid your deli counter while grocery shopping for these hearty sandwiches!
Giant Green Calzone
Spinach is at the heart of this pizza-parlor special.
Tomato Minestrone Soup with Croutons
An Italian classic filling enough to be a meal.
Italian Flag Chicken
You're only five ingredients away from sporting the colors of the Italian flag on your plate!
Pappa al Pomodoro with Eggplant
Pappa al Pomodoro is a hearty puréée of tomatoes and toasted bread.
Pasta e Fagioli with Sausage
An easy, comforting soup with plenty of beans, sausage and pasta!
Risotto
Cut an Italian classic down to size by replacing part of the rice with butternut squash for a beta-carotene boost and more fiber.
Caponata Frittata with Panettone
This fluffy frittata is filled with savory peppers and herbs. Plus, the sweet panettone is a perfect toasty contrast.
Chicken Cacciatore with Orzo
A lighter version of an Italian classic, this dish is simply delicious!
Italian Egg Drop Soup with Meatballs
Slowly drizzle an egg-water mixture into the simmering soup for a unique flavor and texture.
Pasta with Prosciutto and Melon
We took some inspiration from a classic Italian appetizer, prosciutto and melon. But in this dish the fruit is whipped into a creamy sauce and the prosciutto is fried into crunchy flecks!
Gnocchi with 3-Mushroom Gravy
Porcini, Portobello and Shiitake, oh my! This dish is a triple-threat.
Red Pepper Pesto-and-Shrimp Pizzas
Make it on an Italian baguette so everyone gets their own personal pizza.
Vegetable Manicotti
Use lasagna noodles in place of manicotti, or skip the rolling altogether and toss the filling with cooked pasta shells.
Slim Chicken Parmesan
Cut this checkered-tablecloth specialty down to size.
Pan-Fried Spinach Ravioli
Wonton wrappers turn ravioli-making into a breeze.
Fusilli with Chicken and Tomato Sauce
Pre-cooked pulled chicken and marinara sauce means this weeknight meal can be ready in minutes.
Spaghetti with Spicy Turkey Meat
Your family will love this healthy take on classic spaghetti bolognese.
Fettuccine with Toasted Almond Cream
In this cheesy pasta dish, the sauce is made with a quick homemade almond milk instead of the more expected heavy cream.
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