Italian Recipes
Browse our collection of 37 recipe(s) tagged with "italian"
5-Ingredient Sage Butter Gnocchi with Pancetta
Pillowy gnocchi tossed in brown butter with crispy pancetta and fresh sage. This classic Italian combination creates an elegant yet simple dish that's ready in just 15 minutes.
5-Ingredient Tuscan White Bean Chicken Skillet
Tender chicken thighs nestled with creamy white beans and sun-dried tomatoes in one skillet. This rustic Tuscan-inspired dish brings comfort food elegance to your dinner table with minimal cleanup.
Saffron and Pistachio Focaccia Bites
These golden, pillowy focaccia bites infused with luxurious saffron and studded with crunchy pistachios make an elegant appetizer or side. The aromatic bread combines Italian tradition with Middle Eastern flavors for a sophisticated twist on classic focaccia.
Saffron Panna Cotta with Pistachio Crunch
This luxurious saffron-infused panna cotta combines silky smooth Italian custard with the exotic warmth of saffron, topped with a crunchy pistachio praline. An elegant make-ahead dessert that's surprisingly simple yet impressively sophisticated.
Creamy Spinach & Potato Gnocchi Soup
This comforting Italian-inspired soup features pillowy potato gnocchi floating in a creamy broth with tender spinach and aromatic herbs, creating a satisfying one-pot meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Keto Pesto Pinwheels with Prosciutto
These elegant keto-friendly pinwheels feature a cream cheese and almond flour base rolled with basil pesto, prosciutto, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating bite-sized appetizers with only 2g net carbs each.
Summer Peach & Prosciutto Wrap Salad
This elegant salad features grilled peaches wrapped in salty prosciutto atop peppery arugula with creamy mozzarella, all dressed in a honey-balsamic vinaigrette for the perfect summer lunch.
Keto Cauliflower Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sauce
These pillowy keto gnocchi made from cauliflower and almond flour are pan-fried until crispy and tossed in nutty brown butter with sage and hazelnuts, creating an elegant low-carb appetizer with only 4g net carbs per serving.
Pan-Seared Chicken & Mushroom Frittata
This hearty Italian frittata features golden pan-seared chicken and caramelized mushrooms folded into fluffy eggs with herbs and cheese, creating a versatile dish perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner.
Keto Cauliflower Gnocchi Bites
These crispy keto-friendly gnocchi bites made from cauliflower and almond flour are pan-fried until golden and served with garlic butter and fresh herbs, delivering all the comfort with only 3g net carbs per serving.
Winter Minestrone Soup with Sausage & Kale
This hearty Italian soup transforms classic minestrone into a winter warmer with Italian sausage, tuscan kale, and seasonal root vegetables, creating a satisfying one-pot meal that's even better the next day.
Summer Peach & Burrata Salad
This vibrant summer salad showcases perfectly ripe peaches paired with creamy burrata, peppery arugula, and crispy prosciutto, all tied together with a honey-champagne vinaigrette for an unforgettable seasonal dish.
Pan-Seared Chicken & Mushroom Stuffed Focaccia Bread
This hearty Italian-inspired dish features golden pan-seared chicken and savory mushrooms stuffed inside homemade focaccia bread, creating a show-stopping centerpiece that's perfect for sharing.
Summer Berry & Burrata Salad
This stunning salad combines creamy burrata cheese with fresh summer berries, peppery arugula, and a honey-balsamic vinaigrette for a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
4-Ingredient Tiramisu Cups
These elegant individual tiramisu cups capture all the flavors of the classic Italian dessert using just mascarpone, ladyfingers, strong coffee, and cocoa powder.
Keto Italian Affogato with Vanilla Ice Cream
This classic Italian dessert features rich, creamy keto vanilla ice cream "drowned" in hot espresso, creating a perfect balance of temperature and flavor with just 3g net carbs per serving - the ultimate elegant ending to any meal.
Keto Zucchini Lasagna
This hearty keto lasagna swaps pasta for thinly sliced zucchini, layered with rich meat sauce and creamy cheese filling to create a satisfying low-carb version that doesn't compromise on flavor or comfort.
Four-Ingredient Caprese Salad
This classic Italian salad celebrates the pure flavors of summer with ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and golden olive oil - a perfect example of how the finest ingredients need little enhancement to create something truly spectacular.
Four-Ingredient Lemon Parmesan Pasta
This elegant yet effortless pasta dish combines al dente spaghetti with rich butter, fresh lemon, and aged Parmesan cheese to create a silky, restaurant-quality meal that proves simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
Tuscan Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin
This sophisticated pork tenderloin features a fragrant crust of fresh Tuscan herbs and garlic, roasted to perfection and served with a rich pan sauce that transforms a simple cut into an elegant dinner worthy of special occasions.
Rustic Fig and Olive Oil Focaccia
This aromatic Italian flatbread features sweet fresh figs nestled into pillowy, olive oil-enriched dough, finished with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt for a rustic loaf that's perfect for sharing or elegant entertaining.
Espresso Granita with Browned Butter Cookies
Refreshing Italian-style espresso granita with crystalline texture, served alongside delicate browned butter cookies. A sophisticated dessert that's perfect for warm weather entertaining.
Italian Minestrone with Parmesan Croutons
A hearty, traditional Italian minestrone soup packed with fresh vegetables, beans, and pasta, served with golden parmesan croutons that add the perfect finishing touch.
One-Pot Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
Restaurant-quality shrimp scampi with perfectly cooked linguine in a luxurious garlic cream sauce, all made in one pot for easy cleanup and maximum flavor.
Bruschetta Caprese Bites
These elegant appetizer bites combine the classic flavors of Caprese salad with crispy toasted bread for the perfect party starter. Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and aromatic basil create a burst of Italian flavor in every bite.
Italian Vegetable Lasagna Roll-Ups
These elegant lasagna roll-ups transform traditional lasagna into individual portions packed with roasted vegetables and creamy cheese. They're easier to serve than regular lasagna and offer a lighter, more colorful take on the Italian classic.
Dani's Linguini Marinara
My dear friend Dani asked for my take on a classic Italian marinara sauce with perfectly cooked linguini - simple ingredients come together to create this timeless comfort food that's ready in just 30 minutes.
Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Risotto
This luxurious risotto combines tender chicken and earthy mushrooms in a creamy, perfectly cooked arborio rice that's stirred to silky perfection with parmesan and fresh herbs.
Maisie's Favourite Lasagne
A rich and comforting lasagne layered with savory beef sauce, creamy béchamel, and melted cheese that's become a family favorite for its perfect balance of flavors and satisfying texture.
5-Ingredient Italian Osso Buco
Classic Italian osso buco with tender veal shanks braised in white wine, creating an elegant and deeply satisfying dish that showcases the beauty of simple, quality ingredients.
Keto Eggplant Parmesan
Classic eggplant parmesan made keto-friendly with almond flour coating instead of breadcrumbs, layered with rich marinara and melted cheese.
Tiramisu Delight Bars
All the beloved flavors of classic tiramisu transformed into convenient bar form with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich mascarpone filling, and a dusting of cocoa. These elegant bars are perfect for entertaining and easier to serve than traditional tiramisu.
Keto Turkey Meatballs in Marinara Sauce
Tender, juicy turkey meatballs made with almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, simmered in a rich sugar-free marinara sauce for the perfect keto Italian comfort meal.
Keto Chicken Alfredo with Shirataki Noodles
Creamy, indulgent chicken alfredo made keto-friendly with shirataki noodles, featuring tender chicken breast in a rich parmesan cream sauce.
Keto Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
Classic shrimp scampi reimagined with spiralized zucchini noodles, featuring succulent shrimp in a buttery garlic white wine sauce that's naturally keto-friendly.
Sun-Dried Tomato Focaccia Bites with Fresh Basil & Sea Salt
Bite-sized focaccia squares topped with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and flaky sea salt. These Italian-inspired breads have a pillowy soft interior with crispy edges, perfect for entertaining or as an elegant side to soups and salads.
Rosemary Olive Oil Focaccia Bites with Sundried Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives
Fluffy Italian focaccia cut into perfect bite-sized pieces, studded with sundried tomatoes and kalamata olives, topped with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt.