Sausage and Eggplant Baked Pasta
Sausage and eggplant come together with creamy ricotta and tangy parmesan cheese to create an Italian American comfort dish classic. My husband’s family is Italian, so you can only imagine …
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Inspired by my husband’s Italian heritage, from spaghetti and meatballs to eggplant parm these healthy Italian recipes are sure to please.
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Best Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast
Slow Cooker Italian Pot Roast comes together in minutes and will permeate your house with the aromas of rosemary, garlic and red wine while it cooks. Whenever I leave town, I …
Italian Pasta Salad
This Italian pasta salad is the perfect portable meal for after school sports, lunchboxes, picnics or potlucks. It also makes an easy weeknight side dish recipe! Made with cubes of …
How to Make and Freeze Basil Pesto
Basil pesto is easy to make and freeze, preserving the fresh flavors of summer. Healthy and versatile – pesto is perfect brushed on grilled meats, tossed with steamed veggies, or …
Crab Linguine in a White Wine Garlic Sauce
Sweet snow crab legs are tossed with linguine in a light and fragrant white wine garlic sauce. The perfect crab linguine in 5 easy steps. Seafood makes me feel like …
Grilled Garlic Bread Bruschetta
Looking for a flavorful twist on classic bruschetta? This Grilled Garlic Bread Bruschetta recipe will satisfy your cravings. With perfectly toasted bread, topped with a zesty tomato mixture and a …
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto and Mozzarella
Discover the ultimate grilled vegetable sandwich! This mouthwatering vegetarian recipe combines perfectly charred veggies, creamy mozzarella, and savory pesto, creating an irresistible meatless meal the whole family will love. When …
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Italian Garden Salad with Fennel
This fast and easy Italian garden salad recipe is made with your favorite salad greens and crunchy fennel then drizzled with a lemony parmesan vinaigrette for the perfect side dish. …
Zucchini Zoodles with Sausage and Kale
Gluten-free and low carb, this healthy and delicious zucchini zoodles with sausage and kale is a new spin on a typical pasta recipe. One of my all-time favorite high protein …
Grilled Eggplant Parmesan
A healthy, fresh, vegetarian, spin on the Italian food classic, you’re going to love this hearty and delicious grilled eggplant parmesan. Grilling is one of my favorite ways to cook, …
Pesto Pasta with Salmon and Peas
This easy pesto pasta with salmon and peas is is made with fresh pesto, roasted salmon, green peas, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Enjoy this incredible salmon pasta …
Italian Chicken Pasta with Artichokes
This easy and delicious Italian chicken pasta recipe is filled with large chunks of chicken, tender artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes. Pasta night is the best night in our house, …
Beef Bolognese
This hearty and comforting beef bolognese recipe is made with ground sirloin, fragrant aromatics, carrots, and red wine. Always a family favorite, this easy pasta sauce is ideal for prepping …
Sausage, Kale, and White Bean Soup
This fast and easy soup recipe is made with flavorful Italian sausage, hearty kale, and creamy white beans. Soup doesn’t have a season in our household, and I’ll make it …
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan
Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan coats thin chicken breasts in a light and crunchy parmesan and herb panko breading then baked until crispy. My husband’s family is Italian, and I loved …
Grilled Turkey Burgers with Pesto
Filled with sun-dried tomatoes and topped with fresh pesto, spicy arugula, and creamy mozzarella cheese, these juicy grilled turkey burgers with pesto are the best you will ever make! As …
Shrimp and Broccoli Penne
A fast and easy weeknight dinner recipe, the whole family will love this lemony, garlicky, shrimp and broccoli penne pasta. This dish is the perfect culmination of my family: it …
Sheet Pan Sausage, Eggplant, and Peppers
A quick and easy one-pan meal with spicy sausage, creamy eggplant, and juicy peppers, seasoned with Italian spices. Life as a busy mom means lots of meals on the fly, …
Italian Chopped Salad with Cannellini Beans
This light and refreshing Italian chopped salad with cannellini beans, tuna, and artichokes is bursting with flavor and packed with protein to give you energy all afternoon long. Let’s talk …
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup
Perfect for busy weeknights, this Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Soup is bursting with flavor and packed with nutrients. Looking for a new slow cooker recipe? This slow cooker dish is …
20 Asparagus Recipes
20 asparagus recipes to spice up and reinvigorate this healthy, spring veggie. Are you trying to eat healthier, but are bored with the recipes you have to cook veggies? Say …
One-Pan Italian Sausage Pasta
Whole wheat pasta paired with flavorful Italian sausage, spinach, and mushrooms makes for a delicious, filling meal, and even tastier leftovers. As a working mom to two active, young boys, …
Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard
This Pesto Chicken Pasta with Swiss Chard is the perfect one-pot meal that will save you time in the kitchen and give you a delicious and nutritious dinner. Swiss chard …
Sausage Pesto Pasta with Caramelized Onions and Peas
This easy, 20 minute pasta recipe is made with Italian sausage, basil pesto, caramelized onions, and sweet green peas. Kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing, this sausage pasta recipe is sure to be …
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Fire Roasted Sausage and Kale Pasta
Fire roasted tomatoes, crisp kale, and flavorful Italian sausage mix to make a delicious and healthy pasta dinner. Sausage and kale go together like garlic and onions. So why not make …
Italian Dressing {Better Than Store Bought!}
This quick and easy Italian dressing recipe is so flavorful and delicious, you’ll never buy store bought again! Salads are a huge part of dinner in my house. I grew …
Chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Penne
Protein-packed and full of flavor, this family-friendly pasta recipe is made with tender chicken breasts and hearty Brussels sprouts tossed with lemon juice, garlic, and onion. Brussels sprouts frequently get …
Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash
Take advantage of this nutritious and delicious acorn squash by stuffing it with tasty sausage, eggplant, and tomatoes. Acorn squash is everywhere this time of year. Take advantage of this …
Grilled Sausage, Peppers and Onions Pasta
The secret to this family-friendly pasta recipe is Italian sausage, bell peppers and sweet onions that are grilled until tender, caramelized and slightly smoky. After living in Boston for nine …
Spicy Pasta with Garlic and Olive Oil
This vegan spicy pasta recipe is made with garlic, olive oil, and SUNSET® YOWZERS! Red chili peppers for a little kick. Flavor-packed and perfect for serving with grilled chicken, broiled …
Sautéed Salmon with White Wine, Tomatoes and Onions
This flavor-packed seafood recipe is made with salmon sautéed with garlic, onion, white wine and tomatoes. Ready in under 20 minutes, this salmon recipe is ideal for busy weeknights but …
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Low Carb Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Craving pizza? Look no further than these cheesy stuffed peppers filled with two types of HORMEL® Pepperoni. Naturally low carb and freezer-friendly, these pizza stuffed peppers are always a family …