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Category: Italian

“La Dolce Vita” – Experience the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our “Italian” category. From al dente pastas and wood-fired pizzas to creamy risottos and luscious tiramisu, these recipes bring the essence of Italian cooking to your home, celebrating the country’s passion for good food and good life.

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Stromboli
ItalianMain dishPizza

Stromboli

Ingredients: 1/2 basic pizza dough5 ounces sliced ham5 ounces pepperoni, sliced thinly1 (10 ounce)...

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Italian-Style Spinach
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Italian-Style Spinach

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh spinach, washed2 tablespoons water3 tablespoons butter2 cloves garlic, finely chopped1/3...

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Bruschetta II
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Bruschetta II

Ingredients: 1 baguette or 1 sourdough loaf3 -4 roma tomatoes, sliced*1/2 cup fresh parmesan...

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Crispy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Crispy Fried Eggplant (Aubergine)

Ingredients: 1 eggplants2 eggs1/2 teaspoon saltfresh breadcrumbs1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1/2 cup cornstarchoil Directions: Peel...

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Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat's Cheese
CheeseEggs/dairyItalian

Bruschetta with Red Peppers and Goat’s Cheese

Ingredients: 2 red sweet peppers1 yellow sweet peppers4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oilto taste...

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Minestrone Verde

Ingredients: 6 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth1 large onions, sliced thin1/2 cup pasta shells (...

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Classic Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Classic Tiramisu

Ingredients: 2 (4 1/2 ounce) packages champagne biscuits ( dry lady finger like biscuits)2...

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Judy's Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Judy’s Eggplant (Aubergine) Parm

Ingredients: 3 lbs eggplantsolive oilflour, as needed2 cups canned imported Italian plum tomatoes, well-drained...

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Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil
ItalianPastarice and grains

Mama Tonianns Garlic and Oil

Ingredients: 4 garlic cloves, minced1/2 cup olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 tablespoon dried basil2 tablespoons...

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The Real Italian Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

The Real Italian Bruschetta

Ingredients: 8 roma tomatoes, chopped into cubes1/3 cup red onions, chopped1 bunch fresh basil3...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan
EuropeanItalianPasta

Eggplant (Aubergine) and Ziti Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 3/4 lbs eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch slicessalt8 ounces ziti...

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ItalianPastarice and grains

Fettuccine With Sage Butter, Bacon and Artichokes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter1/2 cup very coarsely chopped fresh sage leaves1/2 cup cooked...

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Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Polenta Toasties With Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients: 1 1/4 liters water250 g coarse polentasalt1 tablespoon butter200 g mushrooms, sliced2 garlic...

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White Bean Bruschetta
AppetizersBeansItalian

White Bean Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 cup cannellini beans, cooked ( white)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons...

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Ziti Bake
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Ziti Bake

Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb sweet Italian sausage1 lb ziti...

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Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce
ItalianMain dishPasta

Fettuccini with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Ingredients: 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, dried1/4 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced2/3 cup low-fat...

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Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Baked Tomatoes with Orzo and Olives

Ingredients: 4 large tomatoes, halved, hollowed3 cups orzo pasta, Cooked1/4 cup olives, chopped1 teaspoon...

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Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)
Cookies and browniesDessertItalian

Baci Di Dama (Orange Almond Cookies)

Ingredients: 1 cup ground blanched almonds1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup minced candied orange peel1 cup...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan - Vegan
EuropeanItalianVegan

Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan – Vegan

Ingredients: 1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced 1/4 inch thick1 cup flour1 cup water or...

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Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola
AppetizersFruitItalian

Roasted Figs With Prosciutto and Gorgonzola

Ingredients: 4 fresh figs50 g gorgonzola ( dolce)4 slices prosciutto1 cup rocketextra virgin olive...

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BeveragesEggs/dairyItalian

Iced Cappuccino

Ingredients: 2 -3 ounces espresso ( double shot)2 -3 teaspoons sugar, to taste (optional)2...

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Curly Endive Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Curly Endive Salad

Ingredients: 1 head curly endive lettuce2 heads Belgian endive2 whole salted anchovies or 3...

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Tender Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Tender Bruschetta

Ingredients: 3 -4 roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped1 small red onions, finely chopped1/4...

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Peppers Italian Country Style
AppetizersCondimentsetc.

Peppers Italian Country Style

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 medium onions2 red bell peppers2 yellow bell...

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AppetizersBreadsItalian

Most Delicious Garlic Cheese Bread

Ingredients: 1 loaf French bread, thickly sliced or halved lengthwiseolive oil6 cloves garlic, minced3/4...

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Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce
ItalianPastarice and grains

Pasta With Spiced Tomato Basil Sauce

Ingredients: 6 plum tomatoes, chopped2 cups basil, coarsely chopped3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped6 anchovy...

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Spaghetti Squash Parmesan
EuropeanGluten FreeItalian

Spaghetti Squash Parmesan

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, quartered1 cup water1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded1/2 cup tomatoes, diced1/3...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Baked Eggplant

Ingredients: 1 large firm eggplants1/2 cup butter1 medium onions, finely chopped1 (12 ounce) jars...

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Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmigiana
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Olive Garden Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmigiana

Ingredients: 1 eggplants, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slicesflour, for dustingoil, for fryingseasoning salt,...

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Honey Pizza Dough  (awesome)
ItalianMain dishPizza

Honey Pizza Dough (awesome)

Ingredients: 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast ( or 1 package)1 teaspoon honey1 cup...

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Country Chickpea Soup
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Country Chickpea Soup

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large carrots, finely chopped2 stalks celery, finely chopped1 medium...

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Fennel
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Fennel, Orange and Olive Salad

Ingredients: 1 fennel bulbs1 large oranges12 black olives1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon olive oil1...

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Giambotta
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Giambotta

Ingredients: 4 -5 garlic cloves, finely chopped1/2 cup olive oil1 (35 ounce) cans peeled...

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Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad
AppetizersItalianSalads

Roasted Eggplant (Aubergine) and Pepper Salad

Ingredients: 2 eggplants, cut into 3/4 inch thick slices ( 2 1/2 lbs.)2 large...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano
EuropeanItalianVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Romano

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil1 medium eggplants, peeled, sliced and divided2 cups ricotta cheese2...

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Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Heart Attack Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients: 3 ounces pancetta, finely chopped ( Italian bacon)5 shallots ( diced finely)5 garlic...

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Italian Chickpea Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Italian Chickpea Salad

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried basil...

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Josh's Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta
ItalianMain dishPasta

Josh’s Sort-Of Carbonara or Cheesy Bacon Pasta

Ingredients: 8 ounces pasta4 slices bacon1/4 cup parmesan cheese1/4 cup half-and-half1/4 onions, chopped Directions:...

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citrus linguine
ItalianPastarice and grains

citrus linguine

Ingredients: 1 lemons1 oranges1 cup heavy cream1 cup half-and-half2 tablespoons cognacsalt & pepper1 cup...

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Antipasto Bread
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Antipasto Bread

Ingredients: 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jars marinated artichoke hearts, drained1/2 cup sliced deli hard...

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Parmesan Dipping Seasoning  for  Bread
Condimentsetc.European

Parmesan Dipping Seasoning for Bread

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons parmesan cheese1 teaspoon oregano1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon kosher salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Inside-Out Manicotti

Ingredients: 1/3 cup chopped onions2 cloves garlic, minced1 lb ground beef1/2 lb Italian sausage1...

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Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)
DessertEggs/dairyItalian

Tiramisu (An Italian Delight!)

Ingredients: 6 egg yolks1/2 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup Kahlua1/3 cup regular-strength coffee1 lb mascarpone...

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Bolognese Sauce - Probably the Best Outside of Italy
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Bolognese Sauce – Probably the Best Outside of Italy

Ingredients: 5 garlic cloves1 brown onions1 carrots1 -2 stalk celeryolive oil500 g lean ground...

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Fried Sage Leaves
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Fried Sage Leaves

Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed for 1/2 inch depth1 cup...

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Pumpkin
ItalianPastaRice

Pumpkin, Lemon and Basil Risotto

Ingredients: 2 cups butternut pumpkin, seeded and diced into 1 centimetre square cubes (...

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Pepperoni Caesar Salad
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Pepperoni Caesar Salad

Ingredients: 1/2 cup olive oil2 teaspoons red wine vinegar2 teaspoons mayonnaise2 cloves garlic, minced1/2...

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Minestrone Soup With Meat
EuropeanItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone Soup With Meat

Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef, browned1 cup diced onions1 cup diced celery1 cup sliced...

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"REAL" Italian Bolognese Sauce
Condimentsetc.Italian

“REAL” Italian Bolognese Sauce

Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon1 medium onions ( finely chopped)1 stalk celery ( finely chopped)1...

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Vegetarian Minestrone
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Vegetarian Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 onions, chopped3 cups water2 cups chopped zucchini1 cup diced carrots1 cup beans,...

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Italian Stuffed Tomatoes
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Italian Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup arborio rice or 1/2 cup grain white rice1 teaspoon olive oil2...

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Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Parmesan Stuffed Tomatoes

Ingredients: 1/2 cup breadcrumbs1/2 cup parmesan cheese3 tablespoons parsley, chopped2 tablespoons chives, chopped1 teaspoon...

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Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara
ItalianPastarice and grains

Sun-Dried Tomato Olive and Parmesan Carbonara

Ingredients: 250 g fettuccine pasta2 eggs, beaten2/3 cup cream1 tablespoon coarse grain mustard1/2 cup...

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Vegan Pasta Amatriciana
ItalianMain dishPasta

Vegan Pasta Amatriciana

Ingredients: 2 cups tomato sauce ( Prego basil and garlic is good)6 leaves basil2...

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Easy Veal Marsala
ItalianMain dishMeat

Easy Veal Marsala

Ingredients: 2 boneless veal steaks, pounded thin1/2 lb mushrooms, sliced1/4 cup olive oil1/2 cup...

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Low-fat Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Low-fat Tiramisu

Ingredients: 3 eggs1/2 cup caster sugar1/4 cup wholemeal self-rising flour1/4 cup self-rising flour1/4 cup...

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Alessi's Tiramisu
DessertEuropeanItalian

Alessi’s Tiramisu

Ingredients: 5 large egg yolks, from large grade eggs1/4 cup sugar1/2 cup marsala1 cup...

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ItalianSaladsVegetables

Tomato Cucumber Onion Salad

Ingredients: 1 seedless English cucumbers ( or substitute zucchini)3 medium tomatoes or 6 roma...

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Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )
BreadsEuropeanItalian

Zeppoli (Italian Fried Bread Dough )

Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast1 cup water1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1...

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Martha Stewart's Baked Eggplant (Aubergine)  Parmesan
ItalianMain dishOne Dish meal

Martha Stewart’s Baked Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: olive oil, for baking sheets2 large eggs3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs3/4 cup finely grated...

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