Italian Inspired Recipes

Classic Italian Recipes

Everybody loves pasta

Close up side view of a slice of homemade lasagna being lifted from the casserole dish.

Easy Homemade Lasagna

$16.19 recipe / $1.80 serving

Cacio e Pepe

$3.03 recipe / $0.75 serving

Bolognese

$10.28 recipe / $1.29 serving

A large white bowl filled with cooked penne pasta, a hand is pouring alfredo sauce in the center of the bowl from a glass mason jar in the lower left side of the image, and there are various ingredients around the bowl mostly out of frame.

Homemade Alfredo Sauce

$2.67 RECIPE / $0.67 SERVING

Try these salads!

Caprese Salad

$13.93 recipe / $2.32 serving

Panzanella

$13.54 recipe / $2.26 serving

Antipasto Salad

$16.92 recipe / $2.12 serving

Italian dressing in a glass carafe in front of a bowl of salad

Homemade Italian Dressing

$1.89 recipe / $0.24 serving

Newest Italian Inspired Recipes

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Easy Marinara Sauce

$3.22 recipe / $0.40 serving

This easy homemade marinara sauce recipe only uses a few simple ingredients to create a rich and bold flavor, perfect for pasta and more!

A wooden spoon in the center of a sauce pot full of homemade pizza sauce.

Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe

$3.41 recipe / $1.14 per cup

Use this Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe to make your own sauce at home in minutes with just a few pantry staples. Use now, or freeze for later!

Overhead view of Spaghetti Algio e Olio on a plate with a fork.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

$5.35 recipe / $0.66 serving

This Spaghetti Aglio e Olio recipe is garlicky, flavorful, and made using simple pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights with minimal effort!

Overhead view of homemade meatballs in a skillet with marinara sauce and a spoon.

Easy Homemade Meatballs

$12.46 recipe / $1.56 serving

These easy homemade meatballs are freezer-friendly and versatile. Keep a batch in the freezer for quick weeknight dinners later!

White Chicken Lasagna

$17.34 recipe / $1.93 serving

This White Chicken Lasagna blows traditional lasagna out of the water! With a creamy white sauce, shredded chicken, and spinach, it's too good to resist.

Overhead view of a plate of spaghetti carbonara with a fork.

Easy Spaghetti Carbonara

$4.48 recipe / $0.74 serving

Spaghetti Carbonara is fast and easy dinner with just a few ingredients and a luxuriously creamy sauce. The perfect easy pantry meal!

Cheesy Skillet Ravioli

$14.36 recipe / $3.59 serving

This Cheesy Skillet Ravioli recipe is a one-pot meal made from two types of cheese, stuffed cheese ravioli and an easy, flavorful tomato sauce!

Shrimp Scampi

$11.01 recipe / $2.75 serving

This easy Shrimp Scampi recipe is made in just 20 minutes with a few simple ingredients. And it’s packed with a ton of flavor!

Cauliflower Parmesan

$8.12 recipe / $2.03 serving

This Cauliflower Parmesan recipe uses fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and provolone to create a flavorful main dish that isn't just for vegetarians!

Decorated biscotti scattered next to a coffee cup.

Homemade Biscotti

$3.11 recipe / $0.17 each

Homemade biscotti are a simple sweet treat that are endlessly customizable and are the perfect companion for a hot cup of homemade coffee.

Baked Ziti

$16.84 recipe / $2.10 serving

This Easy Baked Ziti recipe has layers of pasta, homemade red sauce with Italian sausage, and three types of melty cheese!

Bruschetta

$8.63 recipe / $1.07 serving

This easy Bruschetta recipe is a delicious and budget-friendly appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a crunchy baguette base.

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Cacciatore

Zuppa Toscana

Baked Mostaccioli