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Italian Recipes

Italian-inspired recipes.

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One-Pot Mediterranean Chickpea Orzo

Tender orzo, chickpeas, zucchini, tomatoes, spinach, lemon, herbs, and feta simmer together in one pot for a bright and satisfying vegetarian dinner. The pasta cooks directly in the seasoned broth, releasing starch that creates a silky sauce without heavy cream. Chickpeas add substance and plant-based protein, while lemon and feta keep the finished dish fresh and flavorful enough for an easy weeknight meal or make-ahead lunch.

40 min · Serves 6 · Easy

487 cal · 21g protein · 75g carbs · 12g fat

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Sheet-Pan Parmesan Gnocchi with Roasted Vegetables

Pillowy gnocchi roast directly on a sheet pan with zucchini, bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes until the edges become golden and lightly crisp. Parmesan, garlic, Italian herbs, and fresh basil turn simple ingredients into a colorful vegetarian dinner without requiring a pot of boiling water. It is an especially useful weeknight recipe because everything cooks together on one pan with minimal cleanup.

45 min · Serves 4 · Easy

612 cal · 18g protein · 88g carbs · 22g fat

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Slow Cooker Creamy Tuscan Sausage and White Bean Soup

A cozy slow cooker soup filled with browned Italian sausage, creamy white beans, tender vegetables, kale, garlic, herbs, and a lightly creamy Parmesan broth. Browning the sausage before it goes into the slow cooker builds deeper flavor, while adding the kale and cream near the end keeps the greens fresh and the broth smooth. This hearty soup is easy enough for a weeknight but substantial enough to serve as a complete cold-weather dinner with crusty bread.

400 min · Serves 8 · Easy

369 cal · 20g protein · 25g carbs · 22g fat

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Sheet-Pan Italian Sausage, Peppers & Potatoes

Juicy Italian sausage, golden roasted potatoes, sweet bell peppers, onions, and garlic come together on one sheet pan for a colorful dinner with bold flavor and very little cleanup. Giving the potatoes a short head start allows them to become tender and crisp at the same time the sausage finishes cooking, while a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end balances the richness of the sausage and roasted vegetables.

50 min · Serves 4 · Easy

557 cal · 23g protein · 40g carbs · 34g fat

Italian

One-Pot Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

Tender pasta cooks directly in a savory tomato-garlic sauce before being finished with spinach, cream cheese, and Parmesan. This affordable one-pot vegetarian dinner relies on simple pantry ingredients and makes a cozy weeknight meal with very little cleanup.

35 min · Serves 6 · Easy

380 cal · 14g protein · 53g carbs · 13g fat

Italian

One-Pot Lemon Garlic Chicken Orzo

Juicy seasoned chicken, tender orzo, spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and fresh lemon cook together in one pot for a bright and comforting dinner. This weeknight-friendly meal delivers plenty of flavor with minimal cleanup and is ready in about 40 minutes.

40 min · Serves 4 · Easy

510 cal · 51g protein · 39g carbs · 15g fat