Some of my favorite recipes to make are Italian food. From focaccia to pasta in all its forms, you can’t go wrong with an Italian meal. In this roundup, which includes one low-carb pizza recipe, you’ll find 19 Italian recipes that taste fancy but are super easy to make.
Easy Pasta Puttanesca
Pasta Puttanesca is a perfect solution for busy nights when you want something packed with bold flavors. It comes together quickly, making it a great choice when you’re craving a hearty meal without spending much time in the kitchen.
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Goat Cheese Pizza Sauce
Goat cheese in your pizza sauce is a game-changer. The creamy goat cheese mixed with tomato sauce adds a rich layer of flavor that takes your pizza to the next level.
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Sourdough Pizza Dough
If you’ve never worked with Sourdough Pizza Dough, give it a try. Pizza is always a favorite around here, but once we switched to sourdough, it became our new go-to for pizza nights.
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Goat Cheese Focaccia with Dates
Focaccia Bread with Goat Cheese and Dates is a fantastic dish for brunch or a potluck. It’s a step up from the usual cheese platters and veggie dips, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Homemade Focaccia Bread
Homemade Focaccia is the ultimate olive-oil bread, often topped with rosemary, cheese, veggies or meat. Whether as a side, appetizer or main course, it’s a simple recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
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Risotto Shrimp Scampi
Risotto Shrimp Scampi brings together two Italian classics in one dish. It’s perfect for entertaining and cooks up quickly—especially if the risotto is already pre-made.
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Fast No Rise Pizza Dough
Need pizza dough fast? Fast, No Rise Pizza Dough is your solution. Mix, shape, add your favorite toppings and bake for a homemade pizza in no time.
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Copycat Trader Joe’s Arancini Rice Balls
Arancini are crispy fried risotto balls stuffed with cheese. Since Trader Joe’s no longer sells them, we’ve created a copycat recipe that’s great as an appetizer or side dish.
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Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo makes a fast, easy dinner that tastes just like the restaurant version. Topped with seasoned chicken and tossed in rich Alfredo sauce, it’s a meal you can enjoy at home.
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Easy Pepperoni Pizza
The Easy Pepperoni Pizza recipe is a game-changer for anyone looking for low-carb comfort food. So why not shake up your usual dinner routine and give this pizza a try, whether you eat low carb or not.
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Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot
Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta in One Pot is a hearty, one-dish meal that cooks in under 30 minutes. It’s the perfect option when you need a comforting, flavorful dinner fast.
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30-Minute Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta
Creamy Chicken Corn and Pasta is a comforting dish combining bowtie pasta, seasoned chicken and bacon. It’s simple but full of flavor.
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Easy Shrimp Scampi
Shrimp Scampi is a quick and easy dinner that’s sure to impress. With minimal prep, you can enjoy a restaurant-quality dish at home in no time.
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Easy Cold Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
Cold Pasta Salad is my go-to meal during warm weather. And during the winter, it becomes a perfect appetizer or salad course for a bigger meal. It’s quick and easy to make.
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Easy Tomato Focaccia
Easy Tomato Focaccia Bread combines my love for focaccia and pizza into one delicious creation. This puffy, pizza-like bread is a gourmet take on the cafeteria pizza I grew up enjoying.
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Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini
Crock Pot Copycat Olive Garden Chicken Alfredo with Tortellini is a one-pot meal that tastes just like the restaurant version. The chicken simmers in Alfredo sauce, and once the cream and tortellini are added, it’s a hearty, flavorful dish.
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Slow Cooker Caesar Chicken With Pasta
When you make this recipe for Caesar Chicken with Pasta in the Slow Cooker, you’re making a dish that can give you many meals. From the initial warm bowl of pasta to the leftover creamy chicken, read on for all the different ways you can serve this easy dinner and then reuse your leftovers creatively.
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Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine
Shrimp Scampi Over Linguine is a classic Italian dish that’s quick and impressive. Whether cooking for yourself or hosting, it turns simple ingredients into something special.
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Easy Gremolata Recipe
Gremolata is an easy, Italian parsley-based recipe for a condiment that gives a fresh pop of flavor to almost any dish. It is often served as a garnish or side with fish and meat. It is reminiscent of middle eastern tabbouleh but without the grains. Here’s a simple way to make it.
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