Content tagged with “Italian” (Page 8)

Homemade Potato Gnocchi
Traditional homemade gnocchi (little Italian dumplings) are made with just potato, flour, egg and salt. Be sure not to...

Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms
Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and cling to the pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look...

Ravioli & Vegetable Soup
Fresh or frozen ravioli cook in minutes and turn this light vegetable soup into a main course. Look for whole-wheat or...

Minestrone with Endive & Pepperoni
Considering that this minestrone soup incorporates mostly frozen vegetables, it is remarkably savory and aromatic. Look...

Zucchini, Fennel & White Bean Pasta
Turn humble pasta and beans gourmet by adding roasted vegetables, fresh mint and tangy, salty aged goat cheese. When...

Eggplant Pomodoro Pasta
Diced eggplant turns tender and tasty sautéed with garlic and olive oil. Toss with fresh plum tomatoes, green olives...

Lina's Pasta & Broccoli
For this pasta, assertive broccoli is balanced by the bold and salty taste of anchovies. Golden raisins add sweet notes...

Caprese Salad
Summer-ripe tomatoes and fresh mozzarella need only a sprinkling of fresh herbs, salt and pepper to shine in this...

Grilled Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich
Our healthier eggplant Parmesan sandwich uses tender, smoky grilled eggplant instead of fried, so it has a fraction of...

Cherry Amaretti Gratin
Sweet amaretti crumbs make a quick, low-fat topping that is a perfect foil for tart cherries.

Caponata
This traditional Sicilian antipasto is made with eggplant, olives and capers. Serve with toasted slices of French bread.

Biscotti
Crisp with nuts and whole wheat, these cookies are made to dunk in strong coffee.

Fruit Cup with Marsala Sauce
Nothing looks more handsome than a bowl of jewel-bright fruits: glistening red berries, burnished plums, blueberries...

Double Corn-Parmesan Biscotti
Corn kernels and cornmeal give these savory biscotti a pleasant crunch. Fresh or frozen corn kernels work equally well.

Chicken Piccata with Pasta & Mushrooms
Our chicken piccata, served over whole-wheat pasta, has a rich lemon-caper sauce that's made with extra-virgin...

Roasted Beet Crostini
The entire beet plant—roots, stems and greens—can be used in this stunning appetizer. The beets are roasted then pureed...

Fusilli with Italian Sausage & Arugula
A whole teaspoon of black pepper along with a small amount of Italian turkey sausage deliver a piquant flavor without...

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Chickpeas
The assertive flavors of broccoli rabe and rosemary are paired with sturdy chickpeas in this satisfying pasta dish....

Lemony Asparagus Pasta
Penne and asparagus are bathed in a rich sauce with a slight bite of mustard, lemon and Parmesan. This dish is lovely...

Pizzelle Cannoli Shells
A bit of cinnamon, lemon and vanilla flavor these cannoli shells. To make pizzelle cookies, do not roll them after...

Cannoli
Though cannoli might seem like an overly decadent treat for a healthy diet, these are filled with a mixture of reduced-...

Tuscan Spinach, Bean & Sausage Soup
Pantry staples like cannellini beans, frozen spinach and chicken broth make this soup a snap to throw together on a...

Mushroom-Beef Stroganoff
Braising is an excellent way to tenderize an inexpensive cut of meat like top round—and create a rich-tasting sauce....

Penne with Sausage & Peppers
Toss Italian sausage, bell peppers and onion with jarred marinara for a quick and easy supper. Make it a meal: Serve...