Italian

Chicken alfredo, Chicken Parmesan, Manicotti, Stuffed Shells, Pasta with Meat Sauce, Lasagna, Zuppa Toscana Soup, Pasta E Fagioli, Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup, and breadsticks.. Browse our Italian recipes.

Pesto Lasagna Roll-Up

Pesto Lasagna Roll-Up

Chicken Alfredo plus pesto makes a great pairing! These Pesto Lasagna Roll-Ups are jam-packed with tasty shredded chicken, pesto, and homemade Alfredo sauce.

Venison Lasagna

Venison Lasagna

Venison lasagna layers of noodles, meat sauce, and cheese. Full disclosure, ricotta was not included. There are vegan ricotta alternatives out there, we just prefer extra mozzarella and Parmesan instead!

Chicken Piccata Pasta

Chicken Piccata Pasta

Chicken Piccata Pasta is made of breaded chicken served with a white wine reduction, lemon, garlic sauce and served over pasta.

Spaghetti Bread Bowl

Spaghetti Bread Bowl

Instead of traditional spaghetti with garlic bread on the side, make a spaghetti bread bowl with a garlic buttery outside crust and your favorite spaghetti meat sauce on the inside.

Italian Zucchini

Italian Zucchini

Italian Zucchini is a healthy side dish that you can serve with any meal. Italian Zucchini consists of sautéed zucchini and onion seasoned with garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna Soup

Lasagna soup is a hearty soup loaded with sausage and beef. Lasagna soup is a fun twist and far less intricate than traditional lasagna.

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian Beef is a Chicago Classic made of seasoned roast beef served on a hoagie roll with provolone cheese. This Italian Beef Sandwich is an easy-to-make slow cooker recipe!

Sausage Pepperoni Pizza

Sausage Pepperoni Pizza

Our classic sausage pepperoni dairy-free pizza recipe! This was the original homemade pizza creation in our house.

Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

Chicken Alfredo Manicotti

Chicken Alfredo Manicotti is a hearty, delicious meal with manicotti noodles stuffed with chicken, alfredo sauce, mozzarella cheese, and the optional bacon or broccoli.

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne Arrabbiata

Arrabbiata sauce is a spicy sauce made of garlic, tomatoes, and dried chili peppers cooked in olive oil.

Beef Ragu

Beef Ragu

A hearty and healthy comfort food meal the whole family will love! Beef Ragu is made a combination of beef, tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and spices cooked in a slow cooker and serve over noodles.

Bagel Pizza

Bagel Pizza

A wonderful after-school snack or game-day appetizer that will please everyone. Get creative with the toppings or better yet, let everyone create their own pizza.

Jalapeno Bruschetta

Jalapeno Bruschetta

A great summer appetizer with a spicy twist! This Bruschetta is a definite must try for anyone who enjoys a little spice in their life.

Bruschetta

Bruschetta

Bruschetta is a classic Italian appetizer consisting of bread topped with a tomato mixture. This bruschetta variation consists of crunchy ciabatta bread topped with olive oil, tomato and onion mixture, and vegan parmesan cheese.

Pasta with Homemade Meat Sauce

Pasta with Homemade Meat Sauce

What can you do with fresh tomatoes? The homemade meat sauce is one of our favorite go-to recipes! The homemade meat sauce is made of fresh tomatoes, ground beef, Italian sausage, white onions, garlic cloves, tomato paste, sugar, and Italian seasonings. Serve over your favorite pasta and top with fresh parsley and vegan Parmesan.

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups with Broccoli

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Roll-Ups with Broccoli

A fun twist on Chicken Alfredo that pairs well with broccoli. These snack-sized roll-ups are jam-packed with tasty shredded chicken, broccoli, and homemade Alfredo sauce that will get your mouth watering every time you think about making this recipe.

Chicken Bacon Alfredo Lasagna

Chicken Bacon Alfredo Lasagna

The Chicken Bacon Alfredo Lasagna is one of our favorite comfort foods. It’s a protein-packed, fun twist on chicken alfredo. Plus, bacon makes everything better!

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup

Inspired by Olive Garden, this Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup has become a regular go-to soup for our household in Fall and Winter. You just can’t beat that rich, creamy, loaded with flavor soup warming you up on a cold day!

Meat Stuffed Pasta Shells

Meat Stuffed Pasta Shells

Meat Stuffed Pasta Shells are large shell noodles stuffed with meat and topped with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese. The pasta shells won’t be the only thing stuffed with this recipe!

Pull-Apart Stuffed Breadsticks

Pull-Apart Stuffed Breadsticks

Pull-Apart Stuffed Breadsticks made with homemade pizza dough and stuffed with Mozzarella cheese. Yes, you can believe your eyes and your stomach. Not only are these stuffed breadsticks dairy free, but they’re delicious, great when re-heated, and easy to make!

Pasta E Fagioli

Pasta E Fagioli

Inspired by Olive Garden, this version is much heartier and goes great with breadsticks! Pasta E Fagioli is made of a tomato-based sauce with beans, hot Italian usage, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and Ditalini pasta.

Beef & Sausage Manicotti

Beef & Sausage Manicotti

Beef & Sausage Manicotti consists of pasta stuffed with hearty sausage and ground beef. It is a great option for cold winter nights when you are craving comfort food! Make sure to make extra, you’ll be craving more than one dish of these!

Zuppa Toscana Soup

Zuppa Toscana Soup

Inspired by Olive Garden, Zuppa Toscana Soup is a cream-based soup with hot Italian sausage, onion, garlic, potatoes, and kale topped with bacon and Parmesan. A hearty soup for the fall and winter months, this is a must-try recipe!