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Marry Me Chicken Gnocchi
Marry Me Chicken meets gnocchi in this skillet dinner, an Italian-inspired lunch or main dish with all the creamy comfort you'd expect.
Spring Minestrone
Spring vegetables freshen up minestrone here, an Italian-Mediterranean soup that feels light yet still hearty.
Pumpkin Carbonara
Classic Italian carbonara gets a cozy pumpkin twist in this hearty pasta dinner loaded with pork, cheese, and plenty of protein for fall.
Chicken Gnocchi Soup
If you only make one soup, make it this one! Better than the Olive Garden restaurant original, this Creamy Chicken & Gnocchi soup has a few twists that makes it even MORE flavorful and delicious!
Spaghetti Marinara
Simple, saucy, and always satisfying, this spaghetti marinara is a classic vegetarian Italian dinner that proves comfort food doesn't need to be complicated.
Pasta Primavera
Colorful veggies and tender pasta come together in this vegetarian Italian classic. Light, fresh, and satisfying, it works as a main dish, side, or pasta salad.
Easy Pastina Soup
Tiny pasta stars simmer into this easy Italian-style soup, a light, comforting bowl that comes together quickly for a simple lunch or starter.
Italian Walnut Sauce Pasta
Toasted walnuts blend into a rich, creamy sauce in this traditional Italian pasta dish, delivering deep, nutty flavor in every bite.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Caesar salad gets a skillet-seared upgrade, turning the Italian classic into a low-carb, high-protein lunch that's under 500 calories.
Classic Skillet Lasagna with Ground Beef
No layering, no oven required, just one skillet pulling together ground beef, cheese, and pasta into a shortcut take on classic Italian lasagna.
Cannoli Cookies
Italian dessert favorites inspire these cannoli cookies, an oven-baked vegetarian treat that keeps every bite under 500 calories and full of flavor.
Italian Broccoli Salad
Broccoli gets an Italian makeover in this crisp, crowd-pleasing salad that's simple enough for a weeknight side and pretty enough for a holiday table.
Instant Pot Spaghetti
Weeknight spaghetti gets a shortcut in the Instant Pot, with hearty beef and Italian flavor coming together in one pot for a high-protein dinner under 500 calories.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad
All the creamy, sun-dried-tomato charm of marry me chicken gets tossed into a pasta salad here, turning a swoon-worthy Italian favorite into a protein-packed make-ahead lunch.
Copycat Olive Garden Pasta E Fagioli Soup
Craving Olive Garden's pasta e fagioli? This copycat version brings that same hearty Italian comfort straight to your own kitchen.
French Bread Pizza
French bread and Italian pizza flavors team up for a quick, crispy-edged meal that's ready in no time. Low-carb with a protein boost, it's an easy win for lunch or dinner.
Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato Sauce
Tender, juicy, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, these Ricotta Meatballs with Tomato Sauce are pure Italian comfort food. Simmered in a rich, savory sauce, they’re so flavorful you’ll want to make them again and again!
Vegan Chili Pizza
Two comfort foods collide in this vegan chili pizza, where a hearty, spiced topping meets a crisp, Italian-style crust for a fun weeknight mashup.
Marry Me Chicken Casserole
Marry Me chicken casserole bakes chicken and pasta into an Italian-style dinner that's low carb, high protein, and easy on the calories.
Italian Peas with Garlic
Simple pantry staples get an Italian-inspired lift in this garlicky peas side dish, an easy way to round out any weeknight plate.
Sourdough Focaccia
Bake up a pan of Italian sourdough focaccia for a pillowy, dairy-free bread that's just as good dipped in oil as it is alongside dinner.
Pumpkin Pasta
Pumpkin brings a cheesy, Italian-American twist to this vegetarian pasta, a protein-packed main that's just as good for a quick lunch.
Italian Pot Roast Pasta
Rich, hearty, and packed with slow-simmered flavor, this Italian Pot Roast Pasta is the ultimate comfort meal. Tender beef, savory sauce, and perfectly coated pasta make it so irresistible, you’ll want seconds!
Cheeseburger Pasta
All the flavors of your favorite cheeseburger get folded into a cheesy pasta bake, a ground beef dinner that's hearty, saucy, and endlessly kid-approved.
Easy Skillet Cheese Tortellini with Ham & Peas
Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with savory ham and sweet peas, this Easy Skillet Cheese Tortellini is a quick comfort food favorite. So rich and satisfying, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners!
Artichoke Pizza
Artichokes bring a briny, savory twist to this Italian-style pizza, making it feel a little fancier than your average pie. Great for lunch or dinner, no judgment either way.
Pumpkin Risotto
Creamy Italian risotto gets a seasonal twist with pumpkin stirred in for natural sweetness and rich, velvety texture. It's a comforting plant-based main that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together at home.
Pastina Soup AKA Italian Penicillin Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with old-world flavor, this Pastina Soup—also known as Italian Penicillin—is the ultimate feel-good meal. With tender pastina and a rich, savory broth, it’s so soothing you’ll want a bowl whenever you need a little extra comfort!
Tiramisu
Layers of classic Italian flavor make this tiramisu a showstopping vegetarian dessert worth the effort for any special occasion.
Creamed Spinach with Mascarpone
Creamy, smooth, and loaded with spinach, this easy creamed spinach has a secret weapon: mascarpone. This common ingredient transforms the ho-hum spinach into a restaurant-worthy dish in minutes!
Strawberry Tiramisu
A fruity twist on the Italian classic, strawberry tiramisu layers everything you love about the original with a bright, summery spin.
Breakfast Pizza
Breakfast and pizza night collide in this oven-baked breakfast pizza, loaded with savory pork and ready to keep you under 500 calories.
Salmon Gnocchi Bake
Salmon and gnocchi come together in an oven-baked main dish that blends American comfort with Italian flavor in every bite.
Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
Skip the wait at Olive Garden and ladle up a bowl of this cozy, copycat zuppa toscana at home, delivering the same comforting Italian soup flavor for a fraction of the cost.
Old-Fashioned Panzanella Salad
Fresh, rustic, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Old-Fashioned Panzanella Salad is a delicious way to use up crusty bread and ripe tomatoes. So simple and satisfying, it’s the perfect summer side!
Tuscan White Bean Skillet with Kale
Creamy white beans and hearty kale simmer together in one skillet for a rustic, Tuscan-inspired dinner that comes together in no time.
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
All the cozy flavors of chicken parmesan get rolled into tender meatballs, an Italian-style main dish that's fun, family-friendly, and easy on the wallet.
Air Fryer Focaccia Bread
Airy and pillowy soft, air fryer focaccia bread proves you don't need a full oven to bake something bakery-worthy right at home.
Four Cheese Mac n Cheese
Four kinds of cheese come together for a decadent mac and cheese side dish that's pure Italian-inspired comfort food on a plate.
Tuscan Soup with Sausage Kale
Rich, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Tuscan Soup with Sausage and Kale is the ultimate comfort in a bowl. Creamy broth, savory sausage, and tender kale make it so good, you'll want to savor every spoonful!
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Skillet-simmered chicken meatballs get the popular Marry Me treatment here, a low-carb, Italian-inspired main dish that's absolutely worth falling for at dinnertime.
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
Soft, garlicky, and brushed with butter, these copycat breadsticks recreate the Olive Garden favorite everyone fights over at the bread basket.
Chicken Piccata
Bright, buttery, and downright elegant! This Italian classic comes together right in the skillet for a chicken dinner that feels fancy without the fuss.
Spring Minestrone
Light, fresh, and bursting with seasonal veggies, this Spring Minestrone is the perfect way to welcome warmer days. So vibrant and nourishing, you’ll want a bowl all season long!
Marry Me Lentils
A dreamy Italian-style sauce turns simple lentils into the skillet dinner that earned its swoon-worthy name. High in fiber, dairy-free, and under 500 calories, it's a wholesome main that still feels indulgent.
Three Cheese Manicotti
Three kinds of cheese stuff into pasta shells for this Italian manicotti, a high protein lunch or main dish that feels like a treat.
Pasta & Peas (Pasta e Piselli)
Pasta e Piselli, or pasta and peas, is a humble Italian main dish proof that old-world home cooking can turn a few simple ingredients into something deeply comforting.
Hidden Veggie Pasta Sauce
Sneak extra veggies into dinner with this Italian-style pasta sauce, a skillet staple that keeps things wholesome without anyone noticing the difference.
Baked Ziti
Cheesy, saucy, and baked until bubbly, this baked ziti is the ultimate cozy pasta bake for feeding a hungry family on a budget.
Marry Me Chicken Soup
Cozy Italian flavors meet chicken and pasta in this high-protein marry me chicken soup, a comforting bowl good enough to live up to its name.
Antipasto Skewers
Threaded with classic antipasto flavors, these Italian skewers come together without turning on the stove, making a colorful, gluten-free appetizer in minutes.
Tortellini Soup with Sausage and Tomatoes (Instant Pot)
Sausage and tomatoes join tortellini in this Instant Pot soup, an Italian-American bowl made fast without losing comfort.
Spaghetti Marinara
Classic Italian comfort in a bowl, this spaghetti marinara keeps things simple with saucy noodles and bold tomato flavor. High in protein and big on flavor, it's a weeknight go-to.
Sweet Corn and Leek Risotto
Sweet summer corn and mellow leeks simmer into a luxuriously creamy Italian risotto that proves plant-based comfort food can still feel indulgent.
Tomato Bruschetta Board
This layered delight features creamy whipped ricotta, sweet garlicky corn, and herb-roasted tomatoes. The combination is irresistible!
Sheet Pan Gnocchi
Sheet pan gnocchi keeps cleanup simple while delivering an Italian-inspired main dish loaded with pork and plenty of comforting, pantry-friendly flavor.
