Italian Main Recipes

Whole Wheat Penne with Chicken and Spinach 

This pasta salad may be served warm or chilled. It contains penne, chicken, turkey bacon, spinach, garlic and Parmesan cheese, plus plenty of Italian seasoning.

Mediterranean Kissed Pasta 

A simple casserole--just mix pasta with tomato sauce and tuna, top with panko bread crumbs and bake.

Cheaty Ziti 

A shortcut to making a fantastic baked pasta dish with mozzarella and tomato sauce that will be a hit with your friends.

Spinach Ravioli with Alfredo Sauce 

Wonton wrappers make a quick and easy ravioli--stuff with cheese and spinach in a creamy Alfredo sauce for an authentic Italian dinner.

Kimberly's Italian Salad 

This salad is full of veggies and finished off with a flavorful splash of Italian dressing.

Sofrito Potatoes 

Small red potatoes are cooked, then seasoned with a puree of vegetables--in this case celery, carrot, onion and bell pepper.

Taylor's Italian Chicken 

Simply top chicken breasts with parsley, fresh tomatoes, garlic, lemon juice, mozzarella and bacon. Bake to perfection and serve with a salad and bread.

The Italian Stallion 

Purchased pizza dough is filled with ground pork, mushrooms, salami, cheese and a savory tomato sauce, then rolled up, baked and sliced.

Alfredo Vegi Lasagna 

A fast and easy to assemble vegetarian lasagna using purchased alfredo sauce, canned artichoke hearts and a jar of roasted red peppers.

Pine Nut Gnocchi with Pan Roasted Tomatoes 

A hearty, rustic dish--roasted tomatoes, pine nuts and spinach served over fresh gnocchi.

Penne Alla Vodka 

This flavorful yet simple to prepare pasta dish can either serve for the main dish or will make a great addition to any beef, pork ...

Manicotti with Shrimp and Anchovy Filling 

These manicotti are filled with a mixture of ricotta and parmesan cheeses, cooked spinach, shrimp, anchovies and basil, then baked with prepared spaghetti sauce.

Nonna's Pesto Lasagna 

No-boil lasagna noodles are layered with chicken strips, pesto, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and a ricotta-romano cheese mixture.

Roasted Garlic and Chardonnay Alfredo 

A creamy pasta dish flavored with garlic, Parmesan cheese, chardonnay, and fresh basil.

Homemade Spaghetti 

Here is a recipe for a great spaghetti sauce that is very versatile. Top your pasta dish with this sauce, make lasagna or even a ...

Italian Flag Bowties 

Chunks of sweet Italian sausage are cooked with dried tomato strips and broccoli in a broth and wine sauce and served over bow tie pasta.

Grandma's Spaghetti 

Instead of using a pasta sauce in this recipe, the cooked spaghetti is layered in a baking dish with bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese.

Mark's Pizza 

A packaged pizza crust makes this pizza so easy to prepare. Toppings include pepperoni, black olives and a colorful mix of fresh vegetables.

Creamy Pearl Onion Fettuccini Alfredo 

This made from scratch dish is simple to prepare and tastes great. Pearl onions are caramelized with garlic and combined with cream cheese and heavy ...

Chicken Ragu with Linguine 

This dish served family style will be a hit at any dinner table.

Polenta with Basil 

Purchased polenta is sliced, browned in olive oil, then served with spaghetti sauce and grated cheese, garnished with basil.

Baked Spaghetti 

Cooked spaghetti is layered with a tomato sauce and cheddar cheese, then topped with a condensed soup mixture in this version of baked spaghetti.

Polenta Lasagna 

Purchased polenta is sliced and used instead of lasagna noodles, layered with a mushroom mixture, a ricotta-spinach mixture, and marinara sauce.

Samantha's Wipp Tasic Sauce 

Why would you buy pasta sauce when it's so easy to make your own--just mix four ingredients and season to taste.

Upside Down Pizza 

Here's a neat twist to pizza: it's upside down and the crust is on top.