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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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Minestrone Al Pesto
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone Al Pesto

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil1 medium onions, chopped6 cups low sodium chicken broth2 carrots,...

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Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Eggplant (Aubergine) Almost Parmigiano

Ingredients: 4 medium eggplants, sliced crosswise into 7 . 5 mm sliceslight olive oilmozzarella...

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Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata
BreakfastItalianOmelets and frittatas

Healthy Kale Breakfast Frittata

Ingredients: 1/2 medium onions, minced4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 lb turkey breast, chopped2 tablespoons chicken...

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Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy
ItalianMain dishMeat

Italian Meatballs in Rich Tomato Gravy

Ingredients: 250 g pork mince250 g veal mince50 g good smoked bacon, chopped2 chopped...

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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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Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)
DessertItalianPuddings and mousses

Almond Cream (Crema Di Mandorle)

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter1/4 cup sugar1 cup blanched almonds ( chopped)1 cup whipping cream2...

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Almond Amaretto Coffee
BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Almond Amaretto Coffee

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon toasted slivered almonds (optional)1 tablespoon Amaretto1/2 cup hot freshly brewed coffeewhipped...

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Minestrone
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Minestrone

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil2 onions2 garlic cloves2 teaspoons dried basil1 carrots1 potatoes2 courgettes1/4...

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Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto
EuropeanItalianVegetables

Foolproof Cilantro Lime Pesto

Ingredients: 1 bunch fresh cilantro, rinsed & dried ( 3 c. loosely packed)1/2 cup...

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Italian Cheese Chicken
ItalianMeatPoultry

Italian Cheese Chicken

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 cup Wishbone Italian dressing1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs1/4...

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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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Italian Sausage and Peppers
< 60 minsEuropeanItalian

Italian Sausage and Peppers

Ingredients: 2 lbs Italian sausage or 2 lbs Polish kielbasa, cut into 2 inch...

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stephanie's bruschetta
AppetizersItalianSide dishes

stephanie’s bruschetta

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil4 cloves minced garlic1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped1/2 cup black...

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Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)
BeansItalianSide dishes

Sicilian Green Beans (Low Fat)

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) bags frozen green beans1/8 teaspoon Dijon mustard1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4...

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Gingerbread Latte
BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Gingerbread Latte

Ingredients: 1/2-1 fluid ounce gingerbread-flavored syrup ( I used Monin)4 ounces espresso4 -5 fluid...

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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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Tiramisu'
DessertEuropeanItalian

Tiramisu’

Ingredients: 500 g mascarpone ( an Italian creamy cheese, you can substitute with ricotta,...

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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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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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Caponata Picnic Sandwiches
ItalianLunch/snacksSandwiches

Caponata Picnic Sandwiches

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil1 stalk celery, chopped1 medium eggplants, cut into 1/2 inch...

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Italian Herb Dipping Oil
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Italian Herb Dipping Oil

Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/2 teaspoon rosemary1/2 teaspoon marjoram1/2 teaspoon...

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Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro's
ItalianMain dishPasta

Linguini With Clam Sauce Ala Giro’s

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons butter6 cloves crushed garlic1/4 cup finely chopped onions1/2...

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Creamy Italian White Bean Soup
BeansItalianSoups & stews

Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil1 onions, chopped1 stalk celery, chopped1 garlic cloves, minced2 (16...

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Ribollita - Giada De Laurentiis
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Ribollita – Giada De Laurentiis

Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus some for drizzling on bread1 onions,...

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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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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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Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)
DessertFruitItalian

Albicocche Al Forno (Baked Apricots With Amaretti)

Ingredients: 6 -8 apricots ( but have some extra ones ready)80 g amaretti cookies...

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Italian Peas
ItalianSide dishesVegetables

Italian Peas

Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) cans peas, undrained, the tiny party type1/4 cup onions, finely...

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Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Spinach and Ricotta Bruschetta

Ingredients: 1 garlic cloves, minced1 1/2 cups fresh spinach1/2 cup ricotta cheese1/2 cup parmesan...

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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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Baked Polenta With Garlic
EuropeanItalianSide dishes

Baked Polenta With Garlic

Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups canned low sodium chicken broth2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3...

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Spaghetti Squash Salad
EuropeanItalianSalads

Spaghetti Squash Salad

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash1 1/2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced1 1/2 cups green onions, sliced1...

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Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives
ItalianPotatoesVegetables

Chicken Stuffed With Potatoes and Olives

Ingredients: 3 -4 medium red potatoes, unpeeled cooked and cubed10 stuffed green olives, chopped3...

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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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Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan
ItalianMain dishVegetables

Balsamic Eggplant (Aubergine) Parmesan

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon olive oilsalt and peppersugar1/2 teaspoon oregano2 medium eggplants,...

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DessertItalianPuddings and mousses

Grandma Andy’s Panna Cotta Creme 1981

Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons gelatin, granules2 tablespoons cold water3 cups whipping cream ( heavy...

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Affogato Mocha
DessertEuropeanItalian

Affogato Mocha

Ingredients: 1 pint chocolate ice cream8 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate pieces or 8 tablespoons semisweet...

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Sourdough Pizza Crust
ItalianMain dishPizza

Sourdough Pizza Crust

Ingredients: 1/2 cup warm water2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast2 tablespoons olive oil1 teaspoon...

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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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Tomato and Basil Salad
ItalianSaladsVegetables

Tomato and Basil Salad

Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juice2 garlic cloves, crushed1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon...

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Tomato and Basil Bruschetta
AppetizersItalianVegetables

Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Ingredients: 6 roma tomatoes, diced2 cloves garlic, chopped2 cloves garlic, peeled3 tablespoons olive oil2...

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Amaretto Almond Cheesecake  1999
CheesecakeDessertItalian

Amaretto Almond Cheesecake 1999

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups vanilla cream-filled sandwich style cookies, crumbs1/8 teaspoon almond extract2 ounces...

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Emeril Lagasse's Perfect Pizza Dough
ItalianMain dishPizza

Emeril Lagasse’s Perfect Pizza Dough

Ingredients: 1 cup warm water ( 110F)1 (1/4 ounce) envelope active dry yeast1 teaspoon...

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Meatless Italian Minestrone
ItalianSoups & stewsVegetables

Meatless Italian Minestrone

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/3 cups chopped celery1/2 cup chopped onions3 cloves minced...

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Teresa's Italian Green Beans
BeansItalianSide dishes

Teresa’s Italian Green Beans

Ingredients: 1 quart roma beans1 tablespoon olive oil1/4 cup mushrooms1/4 cup chopped onions1/8 teaspoon...

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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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Steamed Broccoli Italian Style
BroccoliItalianVegetables

Steamed Broccoli Italian Style

Ingredients: 1 head broccoli ( the smaller and more purple the buds, the better)1...

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ItalianPastarice and grains

Pizza Salad

Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) packages shell macaroni1 medium sweet red peppers, chopped1 medium green...

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Perruso's Bracciole
BeefItalianMeat

Perruso’s Bracciole

Ingredients: 3 lbs bottom round steaks, sliced sandwich thinsalt and pepper1/2 cup garlic2 cups...

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Simple
ItalianMain dishPizza

Simple, Easy Pizza

Ingredients: 3 cups luke-warm water1 tablespoon yeast1/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon salt8 -10 cups flour2...

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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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AppetizersItalianVegetables

Seared and Roasted Tomatoes

Ingredients: 8 firm tomatoes ( cut in half crosswise)8 tablespoons olive oilsea salt2 teaspoons...

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Italian Prosciutto cups
AppetizersEuropeanItalian

Italian Prosciutto cups

Ingredients: 1 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach8 ounces ricotta cheese1/2 cup grated parmesan...

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BeveragesEuropeanItalian

Lemon Soda

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons country time lemonade mix ( powder)1 (12 ounce) cans 7-Up soda...

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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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Chicken Vino Bianco - Tastes Just Like Olive Garden
EuropeanItalianMain dish

Chicken Vino Bianco – Tastes Just Like Olive Garden

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil4 boneless skinless chicken breasts1...

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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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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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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 Linguine with Tomatoes and 'Cream'
ItalianPastarice and grains

Low-Fat Linguine with Tomatoes and ‘Cream’

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onions1 clove garlic, minced ( or more)1...

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