Italian
Our Italian recipes will make you say “buon appetito.” Check out our classic Italian recipes and our quick and easy recipes, too!
Pressure Cooker Curried Pumpkin Risotto
This easy pumpkin risotto tastes like fall and gets a flavor boost from the curry. —Andrea Reaves, Stephens City, Virginia
Roasted Asparagus Risotto
This recipe's wow factor makes it perfect for special occasions. To save time, the asparagus and prosciutto can be roasting...
Meat Lover’s Pizza Rice Skillet
My son named this "pizza rice" after I threw together a quick dinner from what I had in the fridge...
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Chicken and Mushrooms
Portobello mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this creamy classic, while shredded rotisserie chicken makes it a snap to prepare....
Sweet Corn & Saffron Risotto
The saffron adds a sunny yellow color to this creamy corn risotto. However, if you don't have any on hand,...
Sesame Asparagus Risotto
Asparagus is one of my favorite ingredients to work into recipes. Turn this side into a main dish by adding...
Saltimbocca with Chicken
This is one of my favorite meals my mom used to make. Traditionally, it's made with veal, but I created...
Risotto-Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
These elegant, stuffed mushroom caps make a lovely special-occasion side dish perfect for the holidays. Green and red sweet peppers...
Lemon Risotto with Broccoli
A creamy, rich party-special alternative to potatoes. —Judy Grebetz, Racine, Wisconsin
Veggie Risotto
Short grain rice is preferred when making this classic Italian dish. Arborio rice is the most widely available short grain...
Slow-Cooked Stuffed Pepper Stew
This is my go-to pepper stew. When my garden yields green peppers, I dice and freeze them for those cold,...
Basil Tomato Rice
“Whenever my family wants something different to go with our grilled beef—or other entrees, I throw together this easy side....
Italian Stuffed Peppers
Cooking the stuffed peppers in a slow cooker is not only convenient, the long cooking process improves the flavor of...
Squash Provencal
All of my family loves vegetables, and in the summer when squash is plentiful, I serve this dish frequently. It...
Arancini di Riso
In Italy, arancini balls are often served as a side dish, like bread. Our arancini recipe features a ground beef...
Frittelle di Riso
For this traditional Italian dinner, we created these rice fritters that serve as a sweet and satisfying dessert.—Taste of Home...
Creamy Sausage Risotto
I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I’ve altered...
Chicken & Tomato Risotto
If you're looking for Italian comfort food, this is it! By using store-bought spaghetti sauce, you save time when preparing...
Arborio Rice and White Bean Soup
Soup is the ultimate comfort food. This hearty, satisfying soup with arborio rice is low in fat and comes together...
Italian Chicken Casserole
My aunt created this recipe, and the whole family has been enjoying it for years now. It's equally good with...
Parmesan Risotto
Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, the rice is briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine...
Turkey Gumbo in a Jiffy
Gumbo is usually a dish which takes a long time to prepare but this recipe makes it speedy and easy....
Pressure-Cooker Risotto with Shrimp and Asparagus
This speedy method of making risotto works every time! —Kim Gray, Davie, Florida
Garden Vegetable Rice Soup
“Cooking with vegetables seems quick and healthy. This meatless soup makes a great dinner with a salad or slice of...
Italian Chicken Rice Soup
"I created this soup so my family and I could enjoy a satisfying sit-down meal on busy nights," writes Wendy...
Lentil Sausage Soup
Writes Melanee Van Ee-Mortensen of Fort Collins, Colorado, "This recipe makes a very large pot of heavy soup, but it...
Mushroom Chicken Italiano
"My husband enjoys this easy chicken dish served with long grain and wild rice," says Becky Kinnison of Celina, Ohio....
Spaghetti-Style Rice
I keep the ingredients for this quick and easy casserole on hand so I can put it together at a...
Hearty Meatball Soup
A little bit of this thick and hearty soup goes a long way, so it's terrific to take to potlucks....
Turkey Thyme Risotto
This satisfying risotto is a wonderful way to reinvent leftover turkey. I use Romano cheese, garlic and plenty of fresh...