Italian

Classic Italian comfort — pasta, seafood, and rich, garlicky sauces made the traditional way.

9 recipes

Basil Pesto and Sausage Gnocchi

Easy weeknight dinner. Sausage and onion tossed with gnocchi, basil pesto and Parmigiano. Filling enough for two adults and a child, and it doubles easily.

20 minEasy

Homemade Lasagna

This easy Lasagna recipe has a flavorful homemade red sauce, béchamel white sauce, and ground beef and sausage. It is a truly delicious homemade lasagna and will be the new favorite meal at your house.

1 hr 20 min

Basil Pesto

This classic basil pesto recipe is nutty and bright. We love it on pasta, pizza, and more! See the post above for my favorite pesto sauce variations.

5 min

Creamy Basil Pesto Tortellini

Tortellini tossed in basil pesto with a creamy ricotta and Parmigiano Reggiano sauce, topped with grilled Italian chicken and fresh basil.

25 minEasy

Italian Grilled Chicken

Chicken breasts marinated in olive oil, lemon, garlic, rosemary and Italian seasoning, then grilled. Great on its own or sliced into pasta.

20 minEasy

Crockpot Italian Chicken Pasta

Shredded chicken and pasta tossed together in a creamy tomato sauce. Set it, forget it and enjoy it! A simple slow cooker dinner the whole family will love.

4 hr 10 minEasy

Steamed Clams with White Wine, Garlic and Butter

Garlicky, buttery, steamed clams with white wine, shallot, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Serve with a crusty baguette or grilled sourdough bread!

35 minEasy

Chicken Francese

Battered chicken breasts pan fried to golden brown perfection, then topped with a savory lemon sauce. An easy and unique dinner option that always gets rave reviews!

40 minEasy

Traditional Italian Spaghetti Carbonara

Authentic Roman Spaghetti Carbonara made with just five ingredients: spaghetti, crispy guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano, and black pepper. The secret is in the technique for a perfectly creamy, velvety sauce.

35 minMedium