Italian Inspired Recipes

Do you love Italian food? Because I sure do! Here you will find pages upon pages of the most irresistible Italian-inspired recipes. With plenty of recipes that cater to all sorts of dietary restrictions, you’re sure to find some that are perfect for the whole family.

These magnificent recipes range from zucchini rollatini to the classic penne alla vodka. Whether it’s traditional or creative, all of these recipes are rich with your favorite Italian flavors.

These crowd-pleasing recipes are easy to make, healthy, and absolutely delicious. Find your new favorite homemade Italian recipe that will never get old.

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Mussels in a spicy red marinara sauce – simple and elegant, best served with lots of whole wheat crusty bread for dipping into the delicious sauce.
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Quick Mussels Fra Diavolo

30 mins
These EASY lasagna rolls are stuffed with zucchini, ricotta and Parmesan, then topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese – delicious, kid friendly and perfect if you want to feed a crowd.
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Zucchini Lasagna Roll Ups

1 hr
Italian tuna and brown rice salad is wonderful, easy lunch using basic pantry items such as tuna, brown rice, capers and good quality chopped olives plus some frozen mixed vegetables and fresh lemon juice.
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Italian Tuna and Brown Rice Salad (Riso e Tonno)

15 mins
These vegan eggplant meatballs are amazing meatless meatballs, made with eggplant, white beans and breadcrumbs to hold them together. If I was a vegan, I would have no problem eating this for dinner every night!
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Vegan Eggplant Meatballs

1 hr 20 mins
This super easy macaroni casserole is a baked pasta dish with ground turkey, veggies, marinara sauce and cheese. Kid-friendly and no need to pre-cook the pasta!
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Macaroni Casserole

1 hr 45 mins
Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups
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Butternut Squash Lasagna Roll Ups

1 hr 30 mins
Zucchini noodles and meatballs – when it comes to zucchini noodles, it doesn't get more classic than that! I've been making zucchini noodles long before I got my spiralizer, but now they are so popular you can even buy them pre-cut in the supermarket!
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Zoodles and Meatballs (With Slow Cooker Turkey Meatballs)

30 mins
A perfect summer lunch panini made with eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella and skinny pesto on crispy French bread. Make this for one, or for the whole family.
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Eggplant Panini with Pesto

30 mins
Light and biscuit-like savory scones made with a blend of whole wheat and white flour, shredded zucchini, sun dried tomato, Asiago cheese and fresh rosemary.
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Savory Zucchini Asiago Tomato Scones

1 hr
I love making this mayo-less summer pasta salad with arugula, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, capers, fresh shaved Parmesan cheese and a splash of balsamic and oil.
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Summer Pasta Salad with Baby Greens

20 mins
Overhead view of eggs in purgatory in skillet with spoon and 2 slices of bread
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Eggs in Purgatory

20 mins
Chicken Francese is an Italian-American dish made with sautéed chicken cutlets with a lemon-butter and white wine sauce. It's my husband's favorite dish, so it's always on rotation in my house!
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Chicken Francese – Lightened Up

25 mins
Chopped romaine hearts, shredded mozzarella, olives, prosciutto, turkey pepperoni, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, pepperoncini and Giardiniera (colorful vegetables in vinegar) – this quick Italian antipasto salad requires no cooking, which makes it perfect to whip up or pack for lunch.
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Antipasto Salad

10 mins
Sauteed bay scallops with tomatoes and a touch of white wine and lemon juice served over angel hair pasta.
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Angel Hair Pasta with Bay Scallops and Tomatoes

30 mins
Roasted spaghetti squashed topped with marinara sauce, grilled chicken, melted mozzarella and some fresh basil. I had a hard time naming this one, but I think you get the point.
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Cheesy Baked Spaghetti Squash Boats with Grilled Chicken

1 hr 30 mins
Penne pasta tossed with sauteed brussels sprouts and a quick meat ragu using lean ground turkey and just enough hot Italian pork sausage to enhance the flavor of the sauce. A hearty pasta dish for a crisp Autumn day.
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Penne Pasta with Brussels Sprouts With Meat Ragu

1 hr 10 mins
Low Carb Zucchini Lasagna
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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

2 hrs 15 mins
Cheesy baked pasta made with Italian chicken sausage, mozzarella, ricotta, Pecorino Romano and spinach (but don't worry, no one will care about the green stuff). Perfect to feed a hungry family!
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Baked Pasta with Sausage and Spinach

45 mins
Broccoli and Orzo is an easy, kid-friendly side dish which combines orzo – a rice shaped pasta with fresh broccoli, garlic and oil.
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Broccoli and Orzo

15 mins
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
4

Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

4 hrs 10 mins