Italian

Our Italian recipes will make you say “buon appetito.” Check out our classic Italian recipes and our quick and easy recipes, too!

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    The Best Eggplant Parmesan

    25 reviews

    I love eggplant and have many recipes that include it, but this one is my favorites. The cheeses and seasonings...


    Italian Beef and Shells

    14 reviews

    A veggie and pasta combo makes a hearty entree that comes together easily. Wine lends an extra touch of flavor...


    Cranberry Walnut Biscotti

    9 reviews

    A chocolate drizzle lends extra sweetness to biscotti loaded with walnuts and dried cranberries. —Joan Duckworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri


    Easy Pasta Salad for a Crowd

    5 reviews

    Spinach, peppers and onions mingle with tangy feta cheese in this simple pasta salad. Feel free to make it ahead...


    Hearty Meatless Minestrone

    13 reviews

    A friend gave me this quick, healthy recipe, and it's oh-so-tasty. It makes a big batch and is great for...


    Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti

    15 reviews

    Chocolate, pistachios and cranberries make a dramatic, delicious trio. Introducing the cranberries to this recipe added tartness, texture and color,...


    Tuscan Pork Stew

    20 reviews

    Tender chunks of pork slowly cook in a nicely seasoned, wine-infused sauce. Add some crushed red pepper flakes to this...


    Hearty Pasta Fagioli

    24 reviews

    Here's a convenient spin on a classic Italian favorite. Spaghetti sauce and canned broth form the flavorful base. —Cindy Garland,...

    Italian Muffuletta

    5 reviews

    I first made this hearty sandwich for my husband, friends and family who were helping to build our deck. It...


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    Pizza Noodle Bake

    23 reviews

    Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...


    Sausage Zucchini Skillet

    14 reviews

    I began serving a version of this dish as a side with grilled salmon. I added sausage and rice—or noodles—to...


    Italian Garden Frittata

    4 reviews

    I like to serve this pretty frittata with melon wedges for a delicious breakfast or brunch. —Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia


    Italian Sausage Egg Bake

    18 reviews

    This hearty entree warms up any breakfast or brunch menu with its herb-seasoned flavor. —Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York


    Ricotta Cheesecake

    1 review

    When I was a nurse, my co-workers and I regularly swapped recipes during lunch breaks. This creamy cheesecake was one...


    Baked Deli Focaccia Sandwich

    9 reviews

    Pesto and focaccia bread make this pretty sandwich deliciously different from most deli sandwiches. This is great to serve at...


    Tender Italian Sugar Cookies

    32 reviews

    These traditional Italian cookies are moist and tender. —Weda Mosellie, Phillipsburg, New Jersey


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    Shrimp Scampi

    172 reviews

    This shrimp scampi recipe looks elegant enough to serve to company, but it’s easy to prepare. The bright flavors of...

    Spicy Seafood Stew

    5 reviews

    The hardest part of this quick and easy recipe is peeling and dicing the potatoes—and you can even do that...


    Frosty Caramel Cappuccino

    3 reviews

    This frothy iced cappuccino is positively delicious for breakfast, a mid-afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. It's also a great...


    Slow-Cooked Pizza Casserole

    10 reviews

    A friend from church gave me the recipe for this satisfying slow-cooked casserole. It's always one of the first dishes...


    Curly Noodle Chicken Soup

    28 reviews

    I created this recipe to serve at a dinner I hosted for a group of friends. The main course was...


    Raisin-Studded Apple Stuffing

    2 reviews

    This is the only stuffing my family will permit on our holiday table. With Italian sausage and a blend of...


    Christmas Breakfast Casserole

    31 reviews

    Spicy sausage, herbs and vegetables fill this casserole with hearty flavor. I like to make it for my family's

    Creamy Chicken Fettuccine

    10 reviews

    Convenient canned soup and process American cheese hurry along the assembly of this creamy sauce loaded with delicious chunks of...


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    Traditional Lasagna

    268 reviews

    My family first tasted this rich, homemade lasagna recipe at a friend's home on Christmas Eve. We were so impressed...


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    Contest-Winning Chicken Cacciatore

    32 reviews

    My husband and I own and operate a busy farm. There are days when there's just no time left for...


    Holiday Biscotti

    13 reviews

    A twice-baked Italian cookie, biscotti makes a wonderful "dunker." A pretty way to present a batch is on a seasonal...


    Cheesy Pizza Casserole

    13 reviews

    I discovered this recipe in the reader's exchange page of our local electric cooperative's magazine. Serve it whenever you've got...


    Tasty-Italian Vegetable Soup

    12 reviews

    Here's a dish that will warm you up fast. It takes just 25 minutes until you can sit down and...