Enjoy a taste of Italy with these 13 Italian-inspired recipes for dinners, desserts, and small bites. From pasta dishes to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone.
Italian Pasta Salad
Bright and colorful on the plate, Italian Pasta Salad brings bow tie pasta together with pesto, cherry tomatoes, baby bocconcini, mixed greens, and balsamic glaze.
Chicken Tetrazzini
Rich from the first forkful, Chicken Tetrazzini layers cooked chicken and thin spaghetti with sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, chicken broth, and three cheeses.
Lemon Pasta
Light enough for a warm evening, Lemon Pasta coats spaghetti in a simple sauce made with fresh lemon juice, garlic, onion, olive oil, and Parmesan.
Marry Me Chicken Casserole
Golden and bubbling at the edges, Marry Me Chicken Casserole combines cubed chicken, short pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, milk, broth, and Parmesan in one filling bake.
Neapolitan Ice Cream
Striped with three familiar flavors, Neapolitan Ice Cream divides a no-churn base into vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry layers.
Boursin Cheese Baked TikTok Pasta
Creamy without a long sauce-making process, Boursin Cheese Baked TikTok Pasta bakes garlic-and-herb cheese with cherry tomatoes, portobello mushrooms, garlic, olive oil, and red pepper flakes.
Pizza Casserole
Built like pizza but served by the scoop, Pizza Casserole folds penne into a beef, marinara, onion, bell pepper, and garlic sauce before adding mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni.
Baked Ziti
Hearty enough for a full dinner, Baked Ziti pairs pasta with sweet Italian sausage, tomatoes, onion, garlic, fresh basil, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
Caprese Pesto Tarts
Flaky and bite-sized, Caprese Pesto Tarts fill puff pastry cups with homemade basil-walnut pesto, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and a balsamic glaze finish.
Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup
Made for a low-effort dinner, Slow Cooker Italian Wedding Soup simmers small meatballs with chicken broth, carrots, celery, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder before pasta and spinach go in near the end.
Pizza Pinwheels
Crisp around the edges and melty inside, Pizza Pinwheels roll puff pastry around marinara sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Italian Sliders
Stacked high in soft rolls, Italian Sliders layer ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, roasted red peppers, and optional banana peppers under an Italian-seasoned butter topping.
Strawberry Tiramisu
Cool, creamy, and berry-forward, Strawberry Tiramisu layers ladyfingers with strawberry syrup and a mascarpone filling made with whipped cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar.
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