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
