11 Favorite Italian Recipes Right Now
Craving an Italian feast? Look no further! We rounded up our 11 Favorite Italian Recipes that are sure to satisfy! From easy main courses to comforting desserts — you are in for a real treat. Close your eyes and you'll be transported right to Italy! Buon appetito!
1. Set Sail Lasagna
Water you looking for in a delicious dinner? You want something that'll really anchor you down, right? Well, get ready for Set Sail Lasagna! This healthier version of an Italian favorite uses tender zucchinis as the delicious vessels to get all that meaty, saucy goodness in your belly. One bite and you'll exclaim, "You've yacht to be kidding!" It's really that good. You might think we're a little craz-sea but we're not below a little pier pressure to get you to try it! Hearty, cheesy, and surprisingly delicious, go on Set Sail Lasagna, take a bow!
See More2. Everyone's Italian Sandwich
If you've got some picky eaters in the house, then have them try Everyone's Italian Sandwich! We don't know of a single person who has tried these crusty sub rolls packed full of zesty chuck roast, juicy pepperoncini, and gooey provolone cheese and had a bad thing to say about them. They're easy enough to make, thanks to your trusty slow cooker, and they're always sure to please! It's no surprise at all why these are Everyone's Italian Sandwich!
See More3. Momma's Meatball Spaghetti
Oh, mamma mia! Gather 'round the table for Momma's Meatball Spaghetti and experience an authentic Italian feast that everyone will love. Get ready to twirl your fork around some delicate spaghetti that's warmly embraced in a homemade tomato sauce. It's so yummy that it'll make you feel warm and cozy, just like one of Momma's hugs. The juicy, seasoned meatballs perched on top bring the flavor and the heartiness. Mmm, mmm, mmm, Momma's Meatball Spaghetti brings the family together in that comfy-cozy kind of way!
See More4. Easy Chicken Marsala
The classic Italian restaurant dish becomes a classic of your own kitchen! Easy Chicken Marsala is all that you love about the timeless main course with none of the stress! The golden, savory chicken, the tantalizing wine sauce, the beefy mushrooms so packed with flavor... it's all here and made accessible to even the most novice home chef! Mmmm, Easy Chicken Marsala makes dinner and life so easy!
See More5. Caprese Soup
The green, white, and red of the Italian flag have already colored and flavored salads, sandwiches, and pizzas. Now it makes its mark on a steaming bowl of soup! Caprese Soup has the creamy mozzarella, rich vibrant tomatoes, and aromatic basil that makes Caprese Caprese, but with extra savory additions like juicy chicken and fluffy gnocchi to make sure every bite is genuinely hearty and satisfying! With a tangy and sweet balsamic drizzle, Caprese Soup will make you rethink making chicken noodle when you need a spoonful of comfort.
See More6. Italian Sugar Cookies
There's a tantalizing thrill in opening one of those classic white boxes wrapped with string and finding a pile of tender Italian Sugar Cookies inside. It's even more thrilling to stack a plate of Italian Sugar Cookies fresh from your own oven! The pillowy cookies are positively heavenly, especially when topped with creamy, sweet icing and crunchy coarse sugar. Add in a few drops of food coloring and you have a rainbow of vanilla-flavored baked goods you can't help but love! These are perfect to serve up for parties, holidays, or just as a surprise treat for friends or neighbors!
See More7. Simple Italian Chopped Salad
For such a simple dish, Simple Italian Chopped Salad has a flavor that's anything but! All it asks of you is to chop, toss, dress, and bam! You have a salad that packs a lot of yumminess into one single bowl. There's crisp romaine and tangy artichokes and olives, as well as plenty of spicy, savory, succulent Italian meats. The dressing is simple, the cheese is sharp, and the vegetables bright. When debating what kind of salad to make, the choice is simple: Simple Italian Chopped Salad!
See More8. Italian Sausage Baked Ziti
If real Italian, real fast is the theme you have been searching for, well, search no more! Italian Sausage Baked Ziti is a wonderful way to serve a large, hungry group, or just a small group and then have leftovers. Oodles of ziti noodles, spicy Italian sausage, tomato pasta sauce, and loads of melted mozzarella cheese is the theme you will love to smell, taste, and hear about. So, if real and fast is on the menu, Italian Sausage Baked Ziti will fit the bill. Once you try it, you will want it again and again. Mmmm, così buono (so good)!
See More9. Simple Mostaccioli Bake
Mmm, mmm! There is nothing like baked pasta to make you feel all warm and cozy inside! Simple Mostaccioli Bake is an easy, delicious answer when you are craving the baked pasta you love and have a good-sized group to feed! Tenderly cooked mostaccioli pasta, along with a delicious ground beef and Italian-herbed tomato sauce, and layers of creamy, melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses is truly the path to anyone's heart! Simple Mostaccioli Bake is just that, a simply delicious comfort meal for everyone to enjoy! Buon appetito!
See More10. Focaccia Pizza
Dreaming of a vacation? Well, turn your dream into reality (kind of) with this Focaccia Pizza. Imagine the Italian countryside as you indulge in the fabulous focaccia crust topped with the sauciest tomato sauce and all the meltiest mozzarella and parmesan cheeses you can imagine. Don't sleep on this Focaccia Pizza... it can take you places you've only ever dreamed of. Pack your dinner bags (aka your dinner plate) and enjoy the view.
See More11. Easy Tiramisu Mousse
If tiramisu is already the definitive dessert pick-me-up, then Easy Tiramisu Mousse is somehow the even cheerier and easier version of it! The strength of the coffee, the tanginess and creaminess of the mascarpone, and the rich dusting of the cocoa powder are now all combined in a smooth, luscious mousse that is as light as air but so, so, so flavorful and sweet. These are charming little dessert cups you can serve to bring an Italian-style meal to a close or just a nice treat for when the mood strikes. It's so easy to take it easy with speedy and scrumptious Easy Tiramisu Mousse!
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