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30 Ultimate Italian Recipes

From traditional cheesy lasagna to delicate tiramisu, here are 30 of our favorite Italian recipes.

Florentine Lasagna [1]

Florentine Lasagna

Frozen spinach amps up the nutrition in this Italian-American comfort-food staple. To cut down on calories and fat, use turkey sausage.

Florentine Lasagna [2]

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Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce [5]

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce

This easy classic marinara gets its robust flavor from dry red wine and snipped fresh basil.

Fresh Tomato Marinara Sauce [6]

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Chicken and Sweet Pepper Linguine Alfredo [9]

Summer squash, zucchini and sweet red pepper add color and crunch to this dish; light Alfredo sauce lowers the fat and calories compared to many traditional Italian recipes.

Chicken and Sweet Pepper Linguine Alfredo [10]

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Stuffed Italian Meatballs [13]

Stuffed Italian Meatballs

Spiced Italian sausage encases melty mozzarella cheese for meatballs perfect dipped in marinara sauce, stuffed into a calzone or plopped on top of spaghetti.

Stuffed Italian Meatballs [14]

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Mama Carolla's Bruschetta [17]

Mama Carolla's Bruschetta

Top warm, crispy baguette slices with a slice of fresh tomato, basil and garlic for this classic Italian appetizer. Garnish with a basil leaf and smoked mozzarella.

Mama Carolla's Bruschetta [18]

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Irresistible Tiramisu [21]

This elegant coffee dessert is a favorite Italian treat. Layer espresso-soaked ladyfingers between creamy mascarpone-vanilla filling. Air-dry soft ladyfingers before using in tiramisu.

Irresistible Tiramisu [22]

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Pizza Margherita [25]

Margherita pizza celebrates the perfect union of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and soft mozzarella cheese. This type of crispy-crust pizza originated in Naples, Italy.

Pizza Margherita [26]

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Classic Lasagna [29]

With its rich meaty sauce and creamy cheese layers, this lasagna is always a favorite main dish.

Classic Lasagna [30]

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Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole [33]

The marriage of plump meatballs and hearty greens makes this soup a standout. Miniature pasta pieces and carrots dot the savory chicken broth base.

Italian Wedding Soup with Escarole [34]

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Pepperoni Pizza Pull [37]

This warm and cheesy pull-apart bread takes just a few minutes to make. Keep the ingredients on hand, and you'll always have a quick appetizer, snack or supper bread.

Pepperoni Pizza Pull [38]

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Sausage and Mushroom Tomato Sauce [41]

Sausage and Mushroom Tomato Sauce

Sausage and mushrooms make this sauce extra-filling, while the pimiento-stuffed green olives give it some bite.

Sausage and Mushroom Tomato Sauce [42]

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The Original Toasted Ravioli [45]

This fried ravioli recipe comes from Charlie Gitto's on the Hill in St. Louis. For a quick dinner, substitute frozen ravioli for fresh and serve topped with purchased marinara sauce.

The Original Toasted Ravioli [46]

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Italian Beef Sandwiches [49]

Italian seasonings flavor boneless beef sirloin or beef rump roast in your slow cooker. Top sandwiches with Italian cheeses, assorted peppers or sliced pepperoncini.

Italian Beef Sandwiches [50]

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Creamy Artichoke Lasagna [53]

Ricotta, Parmesan and mozzarella form the cheesy base for this lasagna. Artichokes, basil and pine nuts add crowd-pleasing, nontraditional ingredients.

Creamy Artichoke Lasagna [54]

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Italian Pork with Sweet Potatoes [57]

Mix fennel, garlic and oregano for a pork shoulder rub. Sweet potatoes cook alongside the entree in a slow cooker.

Italian Pork with Sweet Potatoes [58]

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Smoky Calzones [61]

Frozen pizza dough speeds prep time on these calzones. Personalize the filling by substituting different cheeses or adding vegetables, such as green peppers, onions and mushrooms.

Smoky Calzones [62]

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Creamy Marinara Sauce [65]

Creamy Marinara Sauce

Whipping cream makes this simple pasta sauce rich and smooth.

Creamy Marinara Sauce [66]

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Italian Basil, Tomato, and Pasta Salad [69]

This layered make-ahead pasta salad highlights the flavors of olives and green beans as well as basil and tomato.

Italian Basil, Tomato, and Pasta Salad [70]

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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore [73]

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Slow-cooking creates tender, flavorful chicken with a creamy tomato sauce perfect for serving on a bed of pasta. Sprinkle with fresh basil, parsley and thyme just before serving.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore [74]

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Cream-Filled Cannoli [77]

Thin, crispy shells encase a sweet, creamy center with a hint of rum and sprinkle of chocolate chips.

Cream-Filled Cannoli [78]

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Chicken Veneto [81]

Artichokes, white wine and pistachios add flavor and texture to a simple sauce spooned over sauteed chicken. This classic Italian recipe takes only 30 minutes from start to finish.

Chicken Veneto [82]

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It's Italian Sausage Soup [85]

This rich, spicy soup gets its name from zesty browned Italian sausage. Orzo pasta and vegetables round out the ingredients.

It's Italian Sausage Soup [86]

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Double Chocolate Biscotti [89]

Cocoa powder and chocolate chips blend in these crunchy, twice-baked Italian cookies. They're perfect for dipping into a cup of coffee or a glass of sweet wine.

Double Chocolate Biscotti [90]

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Easy Italian Chicken [93]

This slow-cooker creation goes together quickly with purchased spaghetti sauce, a jar of sliced mushrooms, and chopped cabbage and onion.

Easy Italian Chicken [94]

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Blue-Ribbon Italian Sauce and Meatballs [97]

This traditional spaghetti recipe comes from a Kansas City, Missouri, reader who learned it from her Italian relatives. The secret: Starch from a potato thickens the sauce.

Blue-Ribbon Italian Sauce and Meatballs [98]

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Bartolino's Meatballs [101]

Serve these meatballs with marinara sauce over pasta or in a hoagie bun. Both the meatballs and the sauce recipe are from Bartolino's restaurant in St. Louis.

Bartolino's Meatballs [102]

Marinara Sauce [103]

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Spinach Pizza Bread [106]

A loaf of frozen bread dough speeds prep time of this savory bread. Serve the spirals with a marinara sauce dipper.

Spinach Pizza Bread [107]

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Italian Rice Salad [110]

Mix homemade garlic vinaigrette with basmati rice, artichoke hearts and fresh peppers for this make-ahead salad. "Delicious!" writes one of our website reviewers. "Will definitely be making this on a regular basis."

Italian Rice Salad [111]

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Zuppa Inglese [114]

For this standout dessert, layer custard with orange-flavor syrup, pound cake and fresh raspberries. Top it with whipped cream and chocolate curls.

Zuppa Inglese [115]

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Linguini with Shrimp and Pine Nuts [118]

Dry sherry flavors the broth, and crushed red pepper adds a tiny bite to this pasta dish from Bartolino's in St. Louis.

Linguini with Shrimp and Pine Nuts [119]

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Salsiccia Bread [122]

Salsiccia is Italian for sausage, and it's a tasty part of the filling in this recipe from St. Louis' Di Gregorio Imported Foods, which also sells the salsiccia. The mixture makes a spiraling swirl down the middle of the bread.

Salsiccia Bread [123]

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Free printable cookbooks [126]

Top 10 Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook

Enjoy more of our favorite recipes in any of our free printable cookbooks.

Top 10 Slow-Cooker Recipes Cookbook [127]

10 Favorite Casseroles Cookbook [128]

Best of the Midwest Recipe Contest Winners Cookbook [129]

7 Fresh Chicken Recipes Cookbook [130]

21 Sweet Corn Recipes Cookbook [131]

14 Fall Harvest Recipes Cookbook [132]

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