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    14 Go-To Easy Italian-Inspired Recipes

    A bowl full of Baked Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce and a wooden spoon.

    Ridiculous Baked Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

    Pillowy-tender gnocchi tossed with an easy five-ingredient vodka sauce, baked under a layer of mozzarella, parmesan, and basil.

    gnocchi, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, vodka, heavy cream, tomato paste

    Oven risotto in a bowl with mushrooms.

    Oven Risotto with Garlic Roasted Mushrooms and Arugula

    The best easy risotto – made in the oven! Served up with some garlic roasted mushrooms and a lemony arugula salad.

    arborio rice, Parmesan cheese, mushrooms, lemon, arugula

    Pizzas with red sauce, melted cheese, and basil on top.

    Life-Changing Crispy Fried Pizzas

    Crispy fried pizzas that are light, airy, and the perfect combination of crispy/chewy. It is the ABSOLUTE BEST way to make amazing, restaurant-level pizza at home!

    pizza dough, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, basil

    Capellini Pomodoro in a bowl with a fork.

    Garlic Butter Capellini Pomodoro with Shrimp

    Simple prep, easy ingredients, and super fresh and tasty with tomatoes and shrimp. Ready in 30 minutes!

    shrimp, capellini pasta, cherry tomatoes, garlic, butter, fresh basil

    Lemon Chicken Piccata in a pan.

    Lemon Chicken Piccata with Grilled Bread

    Chicken Piccata – you won’t believe how easy this recipe is! Perfect with a green salad and grilled bread for soaking up all the extra sauce.

    chicken breasts, butter, lemon, capers, parsley

    Healthy Chicken Parmesan on a plate with zoodles.

    20 Minute Healthy Chicken Parmesan

    Healthy Chicken Parmesan that is crispy, cheesy, saucy, and served over zucchini noodles. So easy and extremely delicious!

    chicken breasts, tomato sauce, zucchini, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs

    Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Polenta in a bowl with a fork.

    Roasted Tomatoes with Goat Cheese Polenta

    Fresh, juicy tomatoes, vibrant green spinach, and a creamy goat cheese polenta.

    polenta, tomatoes, spinach, goat cheese, garlic

    Noodles with a sauce and veggies.

    Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

    Braised Italian chicken in saucy pasta-friendly form that is bright, acidic, rich, and savory. Just put everything in the Instant Pot and let it go!

    chicken breasts, mushrooms, bell pepper, capers, butter, diced tomatoes, capellini

    Shredded beef sandwich with au jus in a bowl.

    Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches

    Tender shredded beef, crusty buttered bread, melted provolone, salty tangy giardiniera, and some broth to dunk it all in. Just a few minutes to prep and totally hands-off to make!

    beef chuck roast, dried basil, dried oregano, beef broth, giardiniera, hoagie rolls

    Pasta and colorful veggies mixed together in a bowl.

    The Best Easy Italian Pasta Salad

    Super easy Italian Pasta Salad – with pasta, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, spicy salami, pepperoncini, olives, and easy Italian dressing. DANGEROUSLY GOOD.

    pasta, summer sausage, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, olives, pepperoncini, Italian dressing

    Rolling and cutting homemade gnocchi.

    Homemade Gnocchi

    Homemade Gnocchi! A step-by-step process to create the best fresh Italian at home. Serve it for dinner with sauces and toppings and you’ve got a party!

    potatoes, flour, ricotta cheese, salt, egg

    The large rustic bowl of cheesy tomato sauce ziti.

    Three Cheese Baked Ziti

    Three Cheese Baked Ziti that is bubbly and browned, extra creamy, extra saucy, and incredibly easy with NO RICOTTA! A baked pasta masterpiece.

    ziti pasta, mascarpone cheese, mozzarella, provolone, crushed tomatoes, garlic, pancetta

    Instant Pot Minestrone Soup in bowl with spoon and bread.

    Instant Pot Minestrone Soup

    Instant Pot Minestrone! With tons of veggies, beans, pesto, tomato sauce, parsley, topped with Parmesan, served with bread. Veg-friendly, nutritious, easily made vegan.

    carrots, celery, green cabbage, pesto, cannellini beans, bulgur

    Super Easy One Pot Lasagna in a dutch oven.

    Super Easy One Pot Lasagna

    This Super Easy One Pot Lasagna uses simple ingredients and can be made all in one pot! With ground beef, tomato sauce, and fresh Mozzarella cheese.

    lasagna noodles, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, ground beef, bacon, carrots

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    Burger Bowls with House Sauce and Ranch Fries

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    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

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    Apricot Chicken with Charred Scallions

    This apricot chicken, made on a sheet pan, is so easy and SO GOOD! Just a few simple ingredients, minimal cleanup, and a major flavor boost from the roasty charred scallions on top.

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    Sheet Pan Salmon with Dill Potatoes

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