170 italian simple Recipes

tri-color spiral pasta, cucumber, peeled seeded and chopped, tomatoes, halved, red onion, finely diced, sliced ripe olives, provolone cheese cube, genoa salami, cubed (buy a 1/2 inch slice from the deli), italian salad dressing

canned chopped tomatoes, garlic, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, dry red wine, tomato paste, salt, onion powder, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh sweet basil, oregano or 1 tsp italian seasoning, fresh ground black pepper, wild mushroom (optional)

olive oil, shrimp, peeled and deveined, salt to taste, garlic, finely minced, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, caper brine, cold butter, chopped italian flat leaf parsley, divided, cold butter, water , as needed

boneless skinless chicken breasts, cucumber, red onion, tomato, feta cheese (more or less ), italian dressing

chicken broth, cheese tortellini, italian-style diced tomatoes, white kidney beans (cannellini), rinsed and drained, zucchini, sliced, red wine vinaigrette, basil, ground black pepper to taste, grated parmesan cheese , or to taste

ground beef, bulk italian sausage, crushed red pepper flakes, ricotta cheese, spaghetti sauce, grated parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, hamburger buns, split

tomato soup (condensed , do not add water), stewed tomatoes , with onions, mixed italian herbs, salt (or to taste), black pepper, fresh garlic (or jarred ), ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs chicken tenderloins, shredded gouda cheese (optional), grated parmesan cheese (to taste), tomato juice or 3 oz tomato paste

angel hair pasta (uncooked ), cornstarch, oil, frozen shrimp (peeled & uncooked ), frozen stir fry vegetables, gingerroot (grated ), italian dressing, hoisin sauce

ground beef, drain off fat, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, olive oil, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, italian salad dressing (sounds weird, but it really makes the dish), salt & pepper, spaghetti, cook to box instructions

garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, whole italian plum tomatoes, whole pitted black olives, drained, capers, drained, fresh basil leaves, chopped, red pepper flakes

cooked quinoa, tomatoes, chopped, red onion, minced (or scallions, or green onions), fresh cilantro , chopped (optional, add more if you re fond of it), fresh italian parsley, chopped, olive oil, lemon juice, reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled, salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar, chili flakes

olive oil, leek, diced, ears white corn , kernels removed, red potatoes, cubed, carton chicken stock (or vegetable), flat-leaf italian parsley, chopped, heavy cream, salt and pepper

chicken thighs or 4 -6 chicken legs, onion, sliced, green pepper, cut in thin strips, stalk celery, chopped, whole tomatoes, italian dressing, oil, basil, onion powder, black pepper, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, cooked pasta , for serving

spinach fettuccine, frozen italian vegetables, alfredo sauce, shrimp, tails peeled and cooked, parmesan cheese, grated, fresh lemon juice, lemon wedge

whole wheat couscous (regular couscous also works), chicken stock, garlic-infused olive oil or 1/4 cup fat-free italian salad dressing, green onion, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, finely chopped, reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled, fresh basil, chopped, salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

onion, chopped, garlic cloves, chopped, fresh carrots, peeled & sliced, white beans, vegetable broth, italian stewed tomatoes

ground turkey, eggs, breadcrumbs (italian style ), vegetable soup mix, worcestershire sauce, ketchup or 1/2 cup barbecue sauce

fresh, ripe tomatoes or 1 cup canned imported italian plum tomatoes, cut up, and drained of juice, butter, vegetable oil, chopped onion, ground veal, salt, black pepper ground fresh, freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese