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Italian Appetizers

Begin a delicious Italian meal with one of our favorite Italian appetizer recipes. From panzanella to spinach-cheese tarts, these Italian appetizer recipes will please any guest.

Awsome Meatballs

These hot appetizer meatballs make a great dipper with marinara or alfredo sauce.

Elegant and Quick Mushroom Mock Pizza

Sauteed mushrooms and vegetables on whole wheat pitas baked until brown and bubbly with creamy goat cheese.

White Pizza Appetizers

This fast and easy pizza appetizer is made with sliced Italian bread onions, garlic, bacon and mozzarella cheese.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Pesto Turkey Meatballs

Little mini meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese. This version is made with turkey and baked-a much healthier choice.

Tortellini Kabobs

These appetizer kabobs are made with packaged tortellini, red peppers, black olives and smoked mozzarella in a savory marinade.

Toasted Ravioli

Purchased ravioli, breaded and sauteed in olive oil and served with a savory tomato and red pepper sauce.

Caramelized Onion and Bacon Pizza

This pizza would make a great appetizer or main course-simply cook bacon, caramelize onions, add cheese and bake.

Pizza Crust

This yeast dough will produce a crisp, light pizza and loaded with flavor.

Tuscan Bread Salad With Olives

Crusty Italian bread, cucumbers, tomatoes, olives and mozzarella cheese, marinated in a red wine vinaigrette.

Creamy Tuscan Bean Soup

Canned navy beans and tomatoes are combined with Italian seasonings (oregano & basil) in chicken broth, and pureed until smooth.

Mediterranean Mushroom Salad

This salad is a great accompaniment to any Italian dish with its light and fresh presentation.

White Pizza Pinwheels

Packaged crescent rolls with Alfred sauce, fresh mushrooms, green onions and mozzarella cheese rolled up and baked in a tasty Italian appetizer.

Rainbow Pasta Salad

This pasta salad makes a great addition to and beef or chicken entree. It is full of veggies and has great flavor.

Italian Stuffing

No matter what your heritage, this stuffing is a great addition to any family celebration.

Marinated Antipasto

An assortment of meats, vegetables and cheese are marinated in a mixture of balsamic vinegar and olive oil with Italian seasonings.

Buttermilk-Parmesan Toasted Ravioli

Purchased cheese ravioli is dipped in buttermilk and coated with seasoned Italian bread crumbs, then deep-fried, for an appetizer or side dish.

Toasted Tortellini with Pepperoni Marinara

Your guests will think this appetizer came from a restaurant--tortellini breaded and fried, then topped with marinara sauce and parmesan cheese.

Personal Polenta Pizza Cups

Packaged corn bread mix forms the base for these mini-polenta pizzas--just top with plenty of cheese and your favorite toppings.

Greco-Roman Orzo Salad

Gorgonzola and feta mixed with capers and kalamata olives really make this a tasty side dish.

Pesto Garlic Cheesy Bread

Pesto, garlic and Parmesan cheese make a crusty piece of bread a special hot appetizer or dinner accompaniment.

Antipasto Party Sandwiches

Your guests will love these mini-sandwich appetizers filled with cold cuts, cheese, and savory vegetables.

Cheesy Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Feta cheese, dill weed and pecans add a new twist to this classic appetizer.

Italian Sweet Onion Crostini

These colorful appetizers are full of flavor and perfect for any occasion, from game day to a truly elegant event.

Sun Dried Tomato Orzo

This refreshing side dish goes well with chicken or beef to complete a meal.


Marinated Vegetables Salad

Balsamic vinegar, made from white Trebbiano grape juice, adds a sweet flavor to this fresh tomato salad. This type of vinegar is aged in wooden ...

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

It's hard to believe these toasty slices were invented to use up day-old bread. The creamy sage flecked topper gives new life to a traditional ...

Panzanella (Bread Salad)

This colorful Tuscan salad may be the inspiration of thrifty cooks using up day-old bread, but its sheer simplicity has made it an all-time favorite. ...