Content tagged with “Italian” (Page 9)

Fettuccine Timbale
Baked pasta dishes are tasty, but notoriously high in fat—here we bake fettuccine in a light and cheesy sauce. Baking...

Shepherd's Salad
This simple salad of chopped summer vegetables and herbs is typical of country salads served throughout the...

Fusilli with Mixed Vegetable Sauce
A fresh vegetable sauce, here full of eggplant, bell pepper, zucchini and tomatoes, is a nice alternative to everyday...

Italian Roasted Snap Peas
Serve this Italian-inspired combination of sweet snap peas, leeks and tomatoes with roast chicken or garlic-rubbed...

Neapolitan Meatballs
A touch of cinnamon distinguishes these delicious tomato-sauced meatballs. Adding whole-grain bulgur allows you to use...

Tomato-Pesto Baked Potatoes
Baked potatoes shine in the summertime when topped with fresh pesto and juicy vine-ripened tomatoes.

Panna Cotta with Red Wine-Strawberry Compote
Buttermilk gives this silky panna cotta, or “cooked cream,” a bright, fresh taste. A tart-sweet strawberry sauce is a...

Pizza with White Bean Puree & Fresh Tomatoes
A fragrant white bean puree and fresh tomato slices top this crisp pizza.

Salsa Verde
Finely chopped fresh herbs, lemon and anchovy flavor this simple sauce. Try serving alongside most any grilled or...

White Bean Puree
Aromatic sage flavors this white bean puree.

Ricotta & Chocolate Wafers
Crumbled chocolate wafer cookies add satisfying flavor and crunch to part-skim ricotta cheese.

Plum-Amaretti Gratin
Crunchy amaretti cookies top this plum gratin.

Tofu Pesto
Replacing some of the oil used to make pesto with silken tofu yields a thick and creamy texture—and less fat.

Fresh Spinach Pasta
Make your own spinach pasta with this step-by-step method.

Artichoke & White Bean Soup
Pureed artichokes and beans become luxuriously rich and creamy in this quick and simple soup. Make it a meal: Garlic-...

Tomato Bread
Tomato Bread is the Catalan version of bruschetta.

Veal Stew
Earthy portobello mushrooms add depth to this rich veal stew. Serve over whole-wheat egg noodles or orzo.

Apricot Amaretti Mousse
Apricot puree flavors this healthy mousse; crumbled amaretti cookies are a nice textural contrast.

Spaghettini with Steamed Mussels
Mussel lovers will enjoy this simple pasta preparation. Serve with an arugula salad and crusty whole-grain bread to...

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe
Lots of chopped broccoli rabe, fresh garlic, olive oil and a touch of crushed red pepper is a simple sauce for...

Pasta with Roasted Red Peppers & Capers
Flavored with roasted red peppers, garlic, capers and sharp ricotta salata, this simple pasta is reminiscent of Sicily.

Ginger-Orange Biscotti
Authentic biscotti are low in fat and easy to make. To achieve the characteristic crisp texture, they are “twice-cooked...

Beef & Portobello Mushroom Stroganoff
Our version of beef Stroganoff tops seared flank steak with a rich-tasting sauce made with a touch of cognac, reduced-...

Penne with Vodka Sauce & Capicola
Our velvety tomato sauce is spiked with cubes of salty capicola and a few shots of vodka. Make it a Meal: Caesar salad...

Broccoli Rabe, White Bean & Fontina Pasta
Use any vegetable in place of pungent broccoli rabe to make this a family-pleaser. Make it a Meal: round out the meal...