Italian Main Recipes

Crock pot spaghetti sauce 

The best way to make sauce is simmered to allow all the flavors incorporate. This sauce, with beef, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs, simmers in a ...

Grilled Shrimp & Fennel Alfredo 

Fettuccini in a sauce made of fat-free cream cheese and broth, is topped with marinated shrimp, fennel, chopped red sweet pepper and Parmesan.

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.

Tortellini Minestrone Soup 

This low-fat vegetable soup uses frozen cheese-filled tortellini instead of the plain pasta which is usually found in minestrone soup. Kidney beans, carrots, red oni...

Creamy Parmesan-Garlic Pasta 

Bow tie pasta is stirred into a creamy Parmesan-garlic sauce with cooked onions, peas, and pine nuts.

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.

Feta Artichoke Pasta Salad 

This Italian themed pasta salad is perfect for a warm summer night or in addition to most meals.

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 ...

Nonna's Pesto Lasagna 

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

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.

Roasted Garlic and Chardonnay Alfredo 

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

Bestever Chicken Alfredo 

Boneless chicken breasts are baked in a casserole with penne pasta, creamy Alfredo sauce and Parmesan cheese.

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 ...

Chicken Spaghetti a la Martha 

This homemade dish is great for large family occasions. The homemade sauce compliments the chicken and pasta perfectly.

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.

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.

Macaroni Rosey 

This sauce is poured over your choice of macaroni. It contains tomato sauce, garlic, artichoke hearts, spicy peppers and olives.

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.

Nanny's Easy Spaghetti Sauce 

This easy pasta sauce makes enough to have leftovers for use in lasagna or to freeze for later. Blend canned tomatoes and paste and add ...