448 italian recipes

that are low in cholesterol

Italian cuisine is one of the best known and most loved outside of Italy. Pasta, pizza, risotto, fritto misto are enjoyed world wide as is Italy's charcuterie (mortadella, salami, Parma ham and zampone) and Italian cheeses such as Parmesan and Gorgonzola, which pair perfectly with Italian pasta dishes.

Many Italian recipes are some of the oldest in Europe. Choose any Italian dinner recipe and it's likely a replica of one that was enjoyed in ancient Rome. Italian polenta for example is the same as the puls that Romans armies prepared while en route to conquer the world.

Italian pastas such as carbonara or a tomato meat sauce (bolognese) have a worldwide reputation. Everyone is familiar with Lasagna, cannelloni, ravioli and tortellini as well as famous Italian meatballs.

Black Olive & Sea Salt Focaccia

Black Olive and Sea Salt Focaccia recipe

Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Watercress Pesto

These delicious yet nutritious sweet potato gnocchi is coated with refreshing and tangy watercress pesto. It's a dish that's packed with flavor and fills you up with all the goodness and yumminess.

Italian Coffee with Chocolate

Italian Coffee with Chocolate recipe

Best Rosemary-Olive Focaccia

Best Rosemary-Olive Focaccia recipe

Mama's Marinara Sauce

Basic Focaccia

There are quicker versions of this recipe but this is a classic that's reasonably easy and works perfectly every time.

Fantastic Focaccia Bread

Fantastic Focaccia Bread recipe

Penne All'Arrabbiata

Sunday Italian Vegetable Soup

This hearty Italian vegetable soup delivers. It is chock full of vegetables, two kinds of beans, pasta, and tomatoes, everything needed for a relaxed Sunday meal.

Kelly's Marinara Sauce

Easy Tuscan Focaccia

Easy Tuscan Focaccia recipe

Pesto, Tomato & Mozzarella Focaccia

Crostini Ai Pepperoni Arrostiti (Crostini with Sweet Peppers)

In Italian, “crostini” means “little toasts.” Crostini are made by slicing a French or Italian bread stick or baguette. Then rubbing with garlic and olive oil and toasting or grilling until crisp.

Onion, Sage & Mozzarella Focaccia

This focaccia turns out crusty outside and fluffy inside, onion and sage add the deliciously refreshing flavor, mozzarella gives the mildly cheesy flavor, and olive oil brings the tang to the bread. Eating it plain is absolutely tasty and it can be made into a delicious sandwich!