Italian
Our Italian recipes will make you say “buon appetito.” Check out our classic Italian recipes and our quick and easy recipes, too!
Zucchini Roll-Ups
We love lasagna, but these zucchini roll-ups are a little healthier and a lot quicker! Using zucchini "pasta" also makes...
Eggplant Roll-Ups
We love these easy Italian eggplant roll-ups stuffed with creamy ricotta and spinach. The fact that they are vegetarian is...
Five-Cheese Ziti al Forno
After having the five-cheese ziti at Olive Garden, I tried to make my own version of it—and I think I...
Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta
Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry...
Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Puffs
These are as pretty as they are delicious. I came up with this recipe one day when I was planning...
Skinny Eggplant Parmesan
You save a lot of calories when you bake the eggplant patties instead of frying in boil. I like to...
Six-Cheese Lasagna
No one will ever guess how easy this hearty lasagna is to make. No-boil noodles and prepared spaghetti sauce save...
Three-Cheese Spinach Calzones
Our Italian mother used to whip up these yummy dough pockets when we came home from school for lunch. They’re...
Mom’s Cheese Pie
"My mother brought this Old World recipe with her from the Ukraine," says Anne Kulick of Phillipsburg, New Jersey. A...
Cherry Cannoli Cups
Here’s a sweet taste of Italy without a lot of fuss. The cute little cups, filled with a rich cherry-cheese...
Slow-Cooker Sausage Lasagna
On especially cold winter days, my family loves this with mild Italian sausage. I agree about the cold days, but...
Four-Cheese Broiled Tomato Slices
My husband loves this recipe. It's a wonderful use for my garden tomatoes! —Jen Low, Buffalo, New York
Eggplant Rollatini
Want to learn how to cook eggplant? Here's where to start. These authentic eggplant roll-ups may take some time to...
Pesto Swirled Cheesecake
“My savory cheesecake was so popular at Thanksgiving, it was gone before my husband got a bite. He joined the...
Bacon-Cheese Stuffed Shells
“I make these rich shells for parties or for friends- and I always get rave reviews! It will surely please...
Four-Cheese Sausage Rigatoni
To make this twist on traditional baked pasta, we start with creamy goat cheese and build from there with mozzarella,...
Three-Cheese Veggie Pizza
“We love pizza and consider ourselves connoisseurs. The breadsticks make this easy and a little different. We especially enjoy it...
Ricotta Puffs
Roasted red peppers and ricotta cheese give these pastry puffs delicious flavor, while parsley and oregano add a little spark....
Stuffed Vegetarian Shells
When my aunt first told me about these shells, they sounded like a lot of work—but the recipe whips up...
Three-Cheese Kielbasa Bake
My aunt originally made this hearty casserole for family gatherings, and now I enjoy fixing it for my family any...
Ricotta Nut Torte
This pretty layered Italian cake is called cassata. It takes some time to prepare this eye-catching dessert but it conveniently...
Broccoli-Cheese Stuffed Pizza
After eating stuffed pizza at various Italian restaurants, I decided to come up with my own version. The filling is...
Spinach Manicotti with Ham
Everyone raves when I serve this. It’s like something you’d find at a fine Italian restaurant, but can quickly cook...
Power Lasagna
When my husband and I wanted to live healthier, our first step was to eat more power foods, such as...
Chicken-Ricotta Stuffed Shells
“My husband and I don’t care for tomato-based sauces, so I came up with this variation on stuffed shells,” says...
Veggie-Cheese Stuffed Shells
Need a great-tasting meatless dish you can count on? These pleasing pasta shells are packed with veggies, three kinds of...
Four-Cheese Stuffed Shells
More cheese, please! You'll get your fill from saucy jumbo pasta shells loaded with four kinds—ricotta, Asiago, mozzarella and cottage...
Five-Cheese Mushroom Ravioli
I bet you won't even miss the meat in these scrumptious portobello ravioli. Actual number of raviolis might change, depending...
Makeover Ricotta Nut Torte
Looking for a special, lightened-up treat? Lots of thin layers and a luscious frosting make this cake a winner that's...