Browse 25 italian recipes with photos, prep and cook times, full ingredient lists, and step-by-step instructions.
DinnerThin chicken cutlets‚ sliced or pounded to a thickness of about 1/4 inch‚ keep the Romano-Parmesan coating from burning․ Thinner chicken will keep Romano-Parmesan from cooking more quickly than the chicken․ Lemon Chicken Romano is one recipe that features chicken with a Romano-Parmesan coating and lemon butter sauce to complement the Romano-Parmesan topping․
DinnerThis garlic shrimp recipe involves cooking one layer of shrimp for a short time and using browned bits in the sauce‚ which includes cream․ Some of the shrimp are removed from the pan to cook and returned to the pan for the sauce․ Shrimp are cooked until pink and just opaque and then returned to the pan to heat through in the sauce․ Lemon juice added to the Parmesan sauce helps avoid a rich taste․
DinnerPrepare this four-serving pizza as an essential part of a meal prep routine‚ then pack the cooled slices for later enjoyment while reheating them either in the oven or in an air fryer․ I assemble the whole pie during the sausage's cooking‚ then drizzle hot honey over the feta with red onion after baking‚ while the crust is still crisp at the end of the process (I like that last-minute drizzle)․
LunchCooking the ditalini separately results in it maintaining a pleasantly tender texture rather than allowing it to absorb the broth and become overly soft in the pot․ This Pasta e Fagioli soup combines ground beef‚ creamy Great Northern beans‚ kidney beans‚ vegetables‚ plus tomato-herb broth for a hearty bowl․
DinnerCook a double batch of slow cooker pesto chicken and save half for a future meal․ Serve the spinach, crème fraîche, and Parmesan cheese near serving․ This recipe is for a creamy chicken dish with red pesto and sun-dried tomatoes and a rich, silky Parmesan finish․
DinnerUse oil-packed‚ sun-dried tomatoes‚ thoroughly drained before slicing‚ to add sweet and sour notes and a tomato taste to this vegetarian rigatoni recipe․ A creamy sauce prepared with white wine‚ garlic‚ cooked spinach‚ Parmesan cheese‚ lemon‚ and other ingredients adds tanginess to the rigatoni․
DinnerChoose a small or medium eggplant with smooth, unmarked skin and a green stem․ Cubed peeled eggplant is fork-tender enough to eat when prepared as a pasta dish with Mediterranean flavors․ Other ingredients in the sauce are tomatoes, olives, capers, and red pepper flakes for a mild spicy taste․
DinnerSearing the chicken in olive oil and butter and setting aside the browned chicken pieces to use in the sauce․ This Chicken Parmesan Pasta recipe uses chicken and penne pasta with a tomato passata, cream, and Parmesan cheese sauce for a lighter take on Chicken Parmesan․
DinnerRendered guanciale fat and pasta starch coat pasta cooked in a skillet instead of going to waste․ Pasta alla Gricia is a type of Roman pasta prepared with spaghetti and topped with pecorino romano cheese‚ black pepper‚ and fried guanciale․
DinnerCombine cooking recipes for chicken and pasta dishes and Parmesan sauce to save time when you make dinner․ Store cooked and seasoned pasta and sauce separately in the refrigerator for later use․ This chicken fettuccine Alfredo recipe with al dente pasta and sautéed chicken is one option using Parmesan sauce․
DinnerWith a preparation time of 30 minutes and cooking time of 45 minutes‚ Risotto Carbonara is a full meal that substitutes Arborio rice for pasta in classic carbonara dishes․ Hot stock used in cooking the rice adds creaminess․ Other flavorings include salty and smoky bacon and fried Genoa salami; Parmesan and Romano cheeses; and white pepper․
DinnerBreaded chicken cutlets are fried at medium-high heat and have a crispy exterior and soft interior․ Homemade Alfredo sauce is prepared with cream and Parmesan cheese․ Chicken fettuccine Alfredo contains breaded chicken and fettuccine pasta in Alfredo sauce․
DinnerChoose boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces as a nutritious‚ easy-to-cook‚ and store-friendly ingredient․ Chicken and broccoli pasta with rotini includes chicken and broccoli florets in a parmesan and lemon cream sauce with lemon flavor․
LunchLow to medium heat allows the garlic in the butter to soften without burning․ Caramelized garlic and other seasonings serve as the base for the lemon pasta dish․ Starchy pasta water and Parmesan cheese provide a creamy texture to the lemon butter sauce․ Red pepper flakes add some heat․
DinnerFor a family dinner‚ chicken carbonara is a skillet dish made with fettuccine‚ chicken‚ and turkey bacon․ Hot fettuccine is mixed with an egg and Parmesan cheese sauce․ Turkey bacon‚ garlic‚ parsley‚ and more cheese are used to enhance the appearance and taste of this dish․
DinnerChoose bacon that will cook quickly and release extra fat and flavor when sautéed․ The smoky flavor of bacon can enhance the flavors of this pasta dish․ Spaghetti is tossed with tomato cream sauce, garlic, fresh cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of red pepper flavor․
DinnerMake a dish for four in a pan by precooking the pasta and chicken‚ then prepare the pesto cream sauce right before serving․ Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta includes sliced chicken and small pasta shapes tossed in cream and pesto sauce with Parmesan cheese․ Save pasta cooking liquid to use when reheating pasta dishes during the week․
LunchBrowning the chicken before adding it to the sauce adds a brown color to the chicken․ Quickly cooking the chicken after adding it to the sauce helps maintain the chicken's texture․ One-Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta with Penne and Spinach includes spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a Parmesan cream sauce with pasta for dinner․
DinnerChoose regular or low-fat ricotta cheese that is firm in texture․ Ricotta‚ the creamy cheese used in this easy lasagna recipe with beef‚ is layered with cooked marinara sauce and cooked noodles‚ seasoned ground beef‚ and mozzarella and Parmesan cheese to make individual lasagna portions with a toasted crust․ Allow to cool slightly before eating․
DinnerChoose a new‚ young Parmesan cheese to grate finely for easy melting․ Check out this One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta recipe featuring angel hair pasta tossed in a butter-based sauce with garlic and Parmesan flavors․
DinnerCooking onion‚ carrot‚ celery‚ garlic‚ and rosemary in oil without browning them enhances the ragu flavor․ Prepare a Tuscan ragu with ground beef and pork sausage‚ red wine‚ and other herbs․
DinnerMake this four-serving Creamy Tuscan Ravioli dish in advance by measuring the sauce ingredients and holding the ravioli for final assembly․ Served ravioli is tossed through a thick Parmesan cream sauce with fresh spinach and garnished with sun-dried tomatoes‚ garlic‚ and basil․
DinnerMixing the chicken ingredients gently will help keep the meatballs tender․ Searing them in a skillet before cooking them covered will help brown the meatballs․ Ingredients in this one-dish recipe include orzo‚ spinach‚ and lemon-Parmesan chicken meatballs․
DinnerWhole milk ricotta cheese is used in this easy lasagna recipe for flavor and texture․ Whole milk ricotta cheese adds flavor and substance to this lasagna dish along with other ingredients‚ including pasta and meat sauce․ Ingredients in this lasagna recipe include ground beef‚ Italian sausage‚ fresh herbs‚ and melted mozzarella cheese․ This lasagna recipe is for the whole family․