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These Italian-inspired recipes are a delicious option for dinner tonight. Whether it’s a hearty soup, a stuffed vegetable or a filling sandwich, these recipes will keep you full and satisfied. Dinners like Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & Potatoes and Chicken Cacciatore Hoagies are healthy, mouth-watering and packed with plenty of vegetables for a nutritious meal.
01of 32Easy Italian Wedding SoupView RecipeForget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
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Easy Italian Wedding Soup
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Forget the marble-size meatballs you find in many versions of this soup. In this easy recipe, they’re full-size, full-flavored and plenty filling.
02of 32Sicilian-Style Chicken ThighsView RecipeBright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.
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Sicilian-Style Chicken Thighs
Bright-green Castelvetrano olives hail from Sicily and have a buttery flavor and meaty texture that pair perfectly with the Italian seasoning and salty capers in this one-skillet chicken dinner. Look for them on your supermarket olive bar or in jars with Italian ingredients.
03of 32Caprese Stuffed Portobello MushroomsView RecipeWe’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular caprese salad–tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil–and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
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Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
We’ve taken the key ingredients of the popular caprese salad–tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil–and piled them into portobello mushroom caps to make a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main dish.
04of 32Instant Pot Butternut Squash RisottoView RecipeMaking risotto has never been easier, thanks to an electric pressure cooker, like the Instant Pot. In this easy recipe, you don’t have to stand over the stove constantly stirring. Just add everything into the multicooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and this delicious dinner side dish is ready.
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Instant Pot Butternut Squash Risotto
Making risotto has never been easier, thanks to an electric pressure cooker, like the Instant Pot. In this easy recipe, you don’t have to stand over the stove constantly stirring. Just add everything into the multicooker and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and this delicious dinner side dish is ready.
05of 32Beefy Italian Vegetable SoupView RecipeThis one-pot, easy-to-make soup is so full of beef and vegetables that it could almost be called a stew. Beans, mushrooms, kale, chunks of tomatoes and beef sirloin will fight for space on each spoonful.
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Beefy Italian Vegetable Soup
This one-pot, easy-to-make soup is so full of beef and vegetables that it could almost be called a stew. Beans, mushrooms, kale, chunks of tomatoes and beef sirloin will fight for space on each spoonful.
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Caprese Turkey Burgers
07of 32Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & PotatoesMeatballs, green beans and potatoes happily coexist while roasting together on a large sheet pan. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and Italian seasoning and served with pasta sauce and Parmesan, this one-dish meal is one you’ll want to make again and again.
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Meatballs with Roasted Green Beans & Potatoes
Meatballs, green beans and potatoes happily coexist while roasting together on a large sheet pan. Seasoned with fresh rosemary and Italian seasoning and served with pasta sauce and Parmesan, this one-dish meal is one you’ll want to make again and again.
08of 32Two-Ingredient-Dough Margherita PizzaView RecipeYou won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make this healthy pizza. Thanks to a two-ingredient dough that combines self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, there is no need for a rise time. Just roll, top and bake, and you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in under half an hour.
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Two-Ingredient-Dough Margherita Pizza
You won’t believe how quick and easy it is to make this healthy pizza. Thanks to a two-ingredient dough that combines self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, there is no need for a rise time. Just roll, top and bake, and you’ll have a delicious dinner on the table in under half an hour.
09of 32Chicken Cacciatore HoagiesThis easy chicken cacciatore, the Italian braised hunter’s dish, gets a touch of Philly when you turn it into a sandwich and call it a hoagie. This is a chicken sandwich recipe to remember.
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Chicken Cacciatore Hoagies
This easy chicken cacciatore, the Italian braised hunter’s dish, gets a touch of Philly when you turn it into a sandwich and call it a hoagie. This is a chicken sandwich recipe to remember.
10of 32Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White BeansThis recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces.
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Slow-Cooker Caprese Spaghetti Squash with White Beans
This recipe feels and looks indulgent without being high in calories. The “caprese” components–fresh mozzarella, basil leaves and tomatoes–beautifully shine through, while the white beans add protein and a creamy texture. If you can’t find fresh small mozzarella balls, tear a large ball of fresh mozzarella into small pieces.
11of 32Brodetto di Pesce (Adriatic-Style Seafood Stew)View RecipeYou will find versions of this hearty fish stew all along Italy’s Adriatic coast. In Abruzzo, the stew is spiked with hot pepper and served with grilled or toasted bread to sop up the sauce. Be sure to find the freshest fish possible and serve with your favorite Italian wine.
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Brodetto di Pesce (Adriatic-Style Seafood Stew)
You will find versions of this hearty fish stew all along Italy’s Adriatic coast. In Abruzzo, the stew is spiked with hot pepper and served with grilled or toasted bread to sop up the sauce. Be sure to find the freshest fish possible and serve with your favorite Italian wine.
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Sausage & Pepper Medley
13of 32Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro SoupView RecipeThe farroan ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it.
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Slow-Cooker Italian Vegetable & Farro Soup
The farroan ancient whole grain rich in iron and fiber–and butternut squash make this slow-cooker soup hearty and filling. If you’re looking for an easy way to work whole grains into your diet, this is it.
14of 32Zucchini ParmesanView RecipeNothing goes to waste in this twist on eggplant Parmesan, as the scooped-out zucchini flesh gets mixed into the meat sauce. Use long, straight zucchini for this dish, which are easier to hollow out for stuffing.
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Zucchini Parmesan
Nothing goes to waste in this twist on eggplant Parmesan, as the scooped-out zucchini flesh gets mixed into the meat sauce. Use long, straight zucchini for this dish, which are easier to hollow out for stuffing.
15of 32Skillet Chicken ParmesanView RecipeIf you can’t find cutlets for this easy chicken Parmesan recipe at your supermarket, place a boneless, skinless breast flat on a cutting board, hold it steady with your palm and, using a sharp knife, slice the breast horizontally into two thin pieces.
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Skillet Chicken Parmesan
If you can’t find cutlets for this easy chicken Parmesan recipe at your supermarket, place a boneless, skinless breast flat on a cutting board, hold it steady with your palm and, using a sharp knife, slice the breast horizontally into two thin pieces.
16of 32Chicken Italiano PizzaFans of white pizza will love this version featuring chicken, veggies, fresh basil and Alfredo sauce.
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Chicken Italiano Pizza
Fans of white pizza will love this version featuring chicken, veggies, fresh basil and Alfredo sauce.
17of 32Steak with Tuscan Tomato SauceAfter searing the steak on the stovetop, you can sit back, relax and let your slow cooker do the rest of the work. Make it a meal and serve this Italian-inspired steak recipe over hot chard or rice, if you’d like.
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Steak with Tuscan Tomato Sauce
After searing the steak on the stovetop, you can sit back, relax and let your slow cooker do the rest of the work. Make it a meal and serve this Italian-inspired steak recipe over hot chard or rice, if you’d like.
18of 32Italian-Style Stuffed EggplantView RecipeTwo favorite Italian dishes–lasagna and eggplant Parm–are rolled into one in this stuffed vegetable recipe.
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Italian-Style Stuffed Eggplant
Two favorite Italian dishes–lasagna and eggplant Parm–are rolled into one in this stuffed vegetable recipe.
19of 32White Bean-Sausage SoupView RecipeMake this heart-healthy main-dish white bean and sausage soup with fresh onions. If you’re really pressed for time, look for frozen chopped onions, which can be added to soups and stews in seconds.
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White Bean-Sausage Soup
Make this heart-healthy main-dish white bean and sausage soup with fresh onions. If you’re really pressed for time, look for frozen chopped onions, which can be added to soups and stews in seconds.
20of 32Chicken-&-Mushroom MarsalaView RecipeFor the best flavor in this classic one-pan chicken dinner recipe use real Marsala wine, not the cooking-wine kind. Serve with mashed potatoes.
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Chicken-&-Mushroom Marsala
For the best flavor in this classic one-pan chicken dinner recipe use real Marsala wine, not the cooking-wine kind. Serve with mashed potatoes.
21of 32Pesto Shrimp PizzaThis enticing seafood pizza boasts a crispy whole-wheat and cornmeal crust that’s sweetened with just a touch of honey.
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Pesto Shrimp Pizza
This enticing seafood pizza boasts a crispy whole-wheat and cornmeal crust that’s sweetened with just a touch of honey.
22of 32Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean StewView RecipeThis load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
This load-and-go slow-cooker chicken recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve this Tuscan-inspired dish with crusty bread, a glass of Chianti and a salad.
23of 32Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet PotatoesThis simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal.
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Italian Pork with Mashed Sweet Potatoes
This simple Italian-inspired recipe combines pork shoulder with aromatic fennel. As the pork cooks, its juices drip down to flavor the sweet potatoes that are nestled in the bottom of the slow cooker. Serve with steamed green beans for a complete meal.
24of 32Chicken FlorentineView RecipeClassic chicken Florentine–creamy spinach served atop sautéed chicken cutlets–is a fast and easy meal. To keep calories lower, this recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese. This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.
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Chicken Florentine
Classic chicken Florentine–creamy spinach served atop sautéed chicken cutlets–is a fast and easy meal. To keep calories lower, this recipe uses cornstarch to thicken the cream instead of cheese. This chicken recipe is simple enough for weekdays but also elegant enough for a dinner party.
25of 32Tuscan Tuna with Tomato SaladA fresh marinated tomato and fennel salad serves as the perfect base for these grilled tuna steaks. This is a 20-minute meal that you’ll be proud to serve to family and guests.
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Tuscan Tuna with Tomato Salad
A fresh marinated tomato and fennel salad serves as the perfect base for these grilled tuna steaks. This is a 20-minute meal that you’ll be proud to serve to family and guests.
26of 32Slow-Cooker Italian Beef SandwichesOregano, roasted red pepper, and garlic bring flavor to the forefront in this recipe. Let it marinate and cook in the slow cooker for a few hours, and then place on a bun with provolone cheese for an incredibly delicious meal.
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Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
Oregano, roasted red pepper, and garlic bring flavor to the forefront in this recipe. Let it marinate and cook in the slow cooker for a few hours, and then place on a bun with provolone cheese for an incredibly delicious meal.
27of 32Italian Bean StewView RecipeSweet turkey sausage and cannellini beans are featured in this delicious stew.
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Italian Bean Stew
Sweet turkey sausage and cannellini beans are featured in this delicious stew.
28of 32Broccoli & Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti SquashView RecipeThis low-carb, gluten-free take on fettucine Alfredo is lower in calories than classic versions, and it provides protein and extra vegetables thanks to a spaghetti-squash base.
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Broccoli & Chicken Alfredo Spaghetti Squash
This low-carb, gluten-free take on fettucine Alfredo is lower in calories than classic versions, and it provides protein and extra vegetables thanks to a spaghetti-squash base.
29of 32Hot Italian Beef SaladSteak slices and sweet pepper strips are quickly stir-fried and tossed with fat-free Italian salad dressing in this satisfying 20-minute dinner. It’s a quick-and-easy option for any weeknight!
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Hot Italian Beef Salad
Steak slices and sweet pepper strips are quickly stir-fried and tossed with fat-free Italian salad dressing in this satisfying 20-minute dinner. It’s a quick-and-easy option for any weeknight!
30of 32Chicken Parmesan with BroccoliniThis delicious Chicken Parmesan dinner for two is ready in just 30 minutes!
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Chicken Parmesan with Broccolini
This delicious Chicken Parmesan dinner for two is ready in just 30 minutes!
31of 32No-Noodle Eggplant LasagnaView RecipeSatisfy your craving for cheesy, indulgent lasagna with this noodle-less version. Roasted eggplant slices stand in for noodles in this low-carb, gluten-free lasagna.
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No-Noodle Eggplant Lasagna
Satisfy your craving for cheesy, indulgent lasagna with this noodle-less version. Roasted eggplant slices stand in for noodles in this low-carb, gluten-free lasagna.
32of 32Chicken PiccataView RecipeTenderized chicken breasts are cooked with lemon slices and served in a mouthwatering sauce of garlic, wine and lemon juice in this chicken piccata dinner.
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Chicken Piccata
Tenderized chicken breasts are cooked with lemon slices and served in a mouthwatering sauce of garlic, wine and lemon juice in this chicken piccata dinner.
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