Simple & Tasty Family-Friendly Recipes with an Italian Twist
Are you looking for some simple and tasty main dishes? Browse dozens of incredible recipes from traditional Italian recipes from my youth to modern twists on classics. Perfect for every day or holiday planning. You have come to the right place!
From this simple Crustless Spinach Quiche to Veal Stew to this family favorite Baked Codfish Recipe you'll find the perfect recipe to please even the most demanding member of your family.
What could be more satisfying than this recipe for Spicy Penne all’Arrabbiata for a simple week night meal? With only a few simple ingredients and just 30 minutes, you can make this classic Italian pasta dish. Easy, quick & economical. Are you willing to take the heat?
The piadina is a popular Italian street food originating from Romagna. Shredded mozzarella, aromatic arugula & juicy tomatoes are used as the filling for this Vegetarian Piadina Sandwich, but any savory or even sweet food can be used. The olive oil used to make the dough ensures a lighter tasting piadina.
St. Joseph’s Spaghetti, aka Spaghetti di San Giuseppe, is a pasta dish recipe traditionally served on March 19th and Christmas Eve. A plate of spaghetti which has been coated with a mixture of olive oil, toasted breadcrumbs, walnuts, garlic, golden raisins and parsley. {post includes video in recipe card}
The simple combination of your favourite tomato sauce, ricotta and cavatelli will provide you with a trattoria-style Italian home cooked meal. Come and take a look at how easy it is to make this recipe for Cavatelli with tomato ricotta sauce.
Last week-end, I was in the mood to have cavatelli. I would like to share with you my families’ method of making this Homemade Cavatelli Pasta Dough Recipe. Don’t get me wrong, I love the dough attachment of my stand mixer, but occasionally, when I have the time, I love to make cavatelli the “old-fashioned way”.
You’ll be pleasantly surprised to learn that making homemade calzones is a lot easier than you think. As an added bonus, calzones freeze wonderfully and are a great solution to that timeless question,”What can I pack for lunch?”
You’ll be amazed at how quickly this recipe for Easy One Pot Lemon Thyme Chicken Breasts comes together. I don’t know about you, but I always appreciate it when a meal can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, especially when that includes the clean up! Did I mention it can all be done in one pot?
