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Savory Tomato and Olive Oatmeal

Who says oatmeal has to be sweet? I love this recipe because it starts my day in a healthy, fulfilling way. The fresh garlic, tomatoes and basil are bright notes in a breakfast that keeps me satisfied until lunch. The oatmeal gives me protein and fiber, and I add a splash of extra virgin olive oil at the end for heart health. —Roland McAmis Jr., Greeneville, Tennessee

Orzo with Feta and Arugula

In my family, we love salads because they’re an interesting way to blend many different flavors. This orzo salad is...


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Spaghetti ‘n’ Meatballs

Meatballs can dress up any purchased spaghetti sauce for a fast supper with real homemade appeal—and very little effort. —Ruth...


Salmon with Fettuccine Alfredo

Pat Patty used salmon, her imagination and her taste buds to come up with a smart twist on an Italian...


Shrimp Penne with Garlic Sauce

“My friends and family request this all the time. It’s quick and smells so good.” Christy Martell - Round Hill,...

Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta

My husband and I love any kind of pasta. This recipe is lovely and I prepare it often to satisfy...


Lemon Parmesan Orzo

A splash of lemon and a shower of chopped parsley make this orzo one of my family's most requested springtime...

Instant Potato Gnocchi

This tasty gnocchi is much easier than it looks and contains almost no saturated fat. “Just serve with your favorite...


Sage & Browned Butter Ravioli

After enjoying a similar dish in Italy, we came home and planted sage in our garden to be sure we...


Fettuccine with Black Bean Sauce

When my husband needed to go on a heart-smart diet, I had to come up with new ways to get...


Sausage-Spinach Pasta Supper

You won’t miss the marinara sauce once you taste this pasta dish flavored with chicken broth and Italian sausage. “It’s...

Italian Sausage Spaghetti

Spicy slices of leftover sausage and Italian seasoning lend plenty of flavor to this speedy spaghetti sauce from Joyce Hostetler...


Broccoli Cheese Tortellini

“When we lived in Seattle, my favorite restaurant served a wonderful dish I ordered every time I ate there. When...


Fettuccine with Bacon-Clam Sauce

Clams, garlic, bacon and Parmesan cheese flavor this hearty pasta dish from Darlene Hicks. “It's been a favorite for years,”...


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One-Pot Dinner

"My family always comes back for seconds when this nicely seasoned skillet supper is on the table," reports Bonnie Morrow...


Connie’s Tortellini Salad

Toss satisfying cheese tortellini and mozzarella with refreshing veggies for a substantial potluck salad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of...

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Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza Dip

You know those times when you want to use up a few ingredients and nothing comes to mind? Spaghetti sauce,...


Hot Italian Patties

I've been making these spicy and satisfying sandwiches for more than a dozen years. On occasion, I substitute country sausage...


Artichoke-Basil Pasta Sauce

"I received this recipe from my college roommate, and it quickly became one of my favorites,” notes Janet Bischof of...


Garlic-Buttered Pasta

This garlic butter pasta goes nicely with any entree. Guests always leave a spot for it on their plates. It's...


Tuscan Soup

I work full-time outside of the home, so I relish recipes like this that can be prepared in a flash.


Sausage & Cannellini Bean Soup

Here's my reproduction of a dish from a famous Chicago eatery. We think it rivals the original. I usually cook...


Sausage Bean Soup

You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...


Spaghetti Mac

"This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I...