If you were to meet my mother, you’d learn within four minutes or less that she’s Italian. It’s not her appearance, her fiery personality, her bellowing voice, or her inability to speak without keeping her hands in her pockets that would give it away, but rather the simple fact that she’ll forcefully wiggle it into any conversation, even if no one asks (which is usually the case). It’s a true talent. She is a proud woman who will jump at any opportunity to tell you that, in 1954, her father immigrated from Sicily to America with five bucks in his pocket and a strong affinity for homemade red wine.
I grew up on Italian cuisine, so it’s no surprise that I consider there to be only three food groups: pasta, cheese, and bread. Everything else is just extra. If you’re craving Italian tonight, check out these 30 recipes that are sure to satisfy your inner-Italiano. Drinking an Italian red blend while listening to That’s Amore while cooking are highly encouraged.
1. Cheesy Pasta Alla Vodka

Source: What’s Gaby Cooking
2. Italian Wedding Soup

Source: Half Baked Harvest
3. Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Source: Midwest Foodie
4. Italian Stuffed Peppers

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated
5. Sheet Pan Italian Chicken

Source: The Rustic Foodie
6. Sausage and Gnocchi Soup

Source: FoodieCrush
7. Stuffed Zucchini

Source: Erin Clarke of Well Plated
8. Fried Montanara Pizza

Source: Half Baked Harvest
9. Italian Chicken Wrap

Source: FoodieCrush
10. Chicken Pesto Pasta

Source: 40 Aprons
11. Pomodoro Sauce Pasta

Source: FoodieCrush
12. Pasta Bolognese

Source: Host the Toast
13. Chicken Parmesan

Source: FoodieCrush
14. Vegan Mushroom Meatballs

Source: Cotter Crunch
15. Pesto and Cheese Stuffed Zucchini Involtini

Source: Half Baked Harvest
16. Chicken Picatta Pasta

Source: FoodieCrush
17. Italian Chopped Salad with Marinated Chickpeas

Source: FoodieCrush
18. Lemon Basil Italian Panini

Source: The Rustic Foodie
19. Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana

Source: Half Baked Harvest
20. Baked Ziti

Source: Kristine’s Kitchen
21. Caprese Sandwich

Source: Oh, Sweet Basil
22. Chicken Parmesan Meatball Soup

Source: Chocolate Moosey
23. Creamy Tuscan Shrimp

Source: Gimme Delicious
24. Vegetarian Lasagna Soup

Source: FoodieCrush
25. Eggplant Roll Pasta Bake

Source: Half Baked Harvest
26. Italian Style Roasted Cauliflower Bites

Source: Superman Cooks
27. Pasta Carbonara

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
28. Turkey Lasagna

Source: Ambitious Kitchen
29. Tortellini Soup

Source: Pinch of Yum
30. Fettuccine Alfredo

Source: Love & Lemons