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The Best Italian Recipes

Welcome to my Italian recipes page, where I share some of my most cherished dishes inspired by my familyโ€™s Italian heritage, especially Grandpa Frank!

Enjoy classic favorites like Grandpa Frank's Spaghetti Sauce, filled with rich, slow-simmered flavors from his Denver restaurant days. Savor the crispy, sweet nostalgia of Pizzelles, the ultimate holiday treat.ย For a hearty meal, try the cheesy, comforting goodness ofย Stuffed Shellsย or the irresistible, savory layers ofย Stromboli,ย and our must-make beginner Focaccia bread!

Each recipe brings authentic Italian flavors to your table, with easy-to-follow steps perfect for family gatherings! Buon Appetito!

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Easy and Quick Pizza Dough Recipe with dough on floured surface square.

Easy No Rise Pizza Dough Recipe

Olive Garden Crock Pot Chicken image with pasta on a plate with a green salad.

Crock Pot Olive Garden Chicken

Pizzelles being dusted with powdered sugar.

Italian Waffle Cookies

Creamy bow-tie pasta in pasta bowls with Italian salad behind.

Easy Creamy Bow Tie Pasta Recipe (Farfalle Pasta)

Spooning a zesty Italian dressing recipe onto a fresh green salad.

Best Homemade Zesty Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

Rich and thick spaghetti sauce homemade in a Dutch oven, with a ladle full.

Best Italian Spaghetti Sauce from Scratch

Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe with image of cake on platter with slice removed, topped with powdered sugar and lemon rind.

Easy Italian Ricotta Cake

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Large wood salad bowl filled with Italian grinder salad tossed in creamy grinder dressing.

Chopped Italian Sub Salad

If you love the bold, tangy flavors of an Italian sub sandwich but want something a little lighter (and maybe a little less bready), this Grinder Salad is your

Margherita pizza on a pizza stone.

Homemade Sourdough Pizza Dough

This sourdough pizza dough recipe is easy to handle, flavorful, and perfect for homemade pizza night. Includes tested US and metric measurements plus tips for

Close up shot of marry me chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh thyme on top.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken (Easy!)

Ready to make the chicken dish so good it might just lead to a proposal? This Marry Me Chicken is creamy, garlicky, and absolutely irresistibleโ€”the kind of

Slice of lasagna garnished with fresh basil and parsley.

Homemade Lasagna Recipe

Why make my Lasagna Recipe? Because itโ€™s a time-tested, reliable family favorite, passed down through generations from my Italian restaurant-owning Grandpa.

Bowl of minestrone soup served with basil and parmesan on top.

Homemade Minestrone Soup

Thereโ€™s something magical about a homemade Minestrone Recipe simmering on the stove, filling your home with the comforting aroma of sautรฉed vegetables in a

Fluffy focaccia bread on a wooden cutting board with some sliced off the end.

Rosemary Focaccia Bread Recipe

If homemade bread seems intimidating, this easy Focaccia Bread will change that! Even for beginners, itโ€™s easy to make with olive oil, rosemary, and flaky sea

Strawberry ice cream in a pretty polka dot bowl with a spoon and a strawberry on top.

Homemade Fresh Strawberry Ice Cream (Gelato)

Packed with fresh strawberries, this homemade Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is a family favorite. Learn how to make smooth, no-cook, creamy strawberry gelato with

Stuffed shells on plate, drizzled with Alfredo sauce and some crunch breadcrumbs.

Giant Cheese Stuffed Shells Recipe (Olive Garden)

Craving Olive Garden Stuffed Shells? Iโ€™ll show you how to make this foolproof, cheesy recipe at home! From creamy fillings to marinara and Alfredo layers,

Ricotta Cheese Dip in baking dish topped with tomato bruschetta.

Easy Italian Baked Ricotta Cheese Dip Recipe

This Baked Ricotta Dip is the ultimate hot dip. Ready in just 30 minutes, you'll dive into creamy ricotta cheese dip goodness. A quick

A serving of hamburger helper lasagna on a plate with a fork taking a bite.

Homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna

This homemade Hamburger Helper Lasagna is a quick, budget-friendly, one-pot dinner thatโ€™s ready with just 15 minutes of prep! Packed with real, wholesome

Air Fryer sausage with peppers with spicy brown mustard ale sauce.

Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Air Fryer Italian Sausage is a quick and easy way to get dinner on the table! A sausage and peppers recipe that includes a kicked up spicy ale mustard dipping

One pot lemon garlic pasta recipe in pot with wooden spoon.

Gemelli Garlic Lemon Pasta Recipe (One Pot)

Ready in less than 30 minutes, this Gemelli Pasta recipe is so delicious! A garlic lemon pasta recipe that will keep your family at the table for seconds! We

Sausage and peppers on a wooden spoon from a crockpot.

Easy Crock Pot Italian Sausage and Peppers Recipe

Got 15 minutes? Discover the simplicity of our Crock Pot Sausage and Peppers! Effortless and delicious, this slow-cooked dish brings the flavors of Italy to

Square image of bowl of juicy Italian braised short ribs over mashed potatoes with rich gravy.

Best Italian Braised Short Ribs Recipe

These tender Italian Braised Short Ribs are exquisite, and perfect for a chilly fall or winter day! Both elegant and amazingly simple; for Sunday dinner or

Pizza sliders stacked on plate with gooey cheese.

Quickย Easy Pizza Slidersย Recipe (Hawaiian Rolls)

Anย easy weeknight dinnerย orย delicious appetizer! A pizza sliders recipe that is easy to customize for the entire family and ready in about 30-40 minutes. Great

Meatball sliders with Kings Hawaiian rolls with marinara and stringy cheese.

Easy Baked Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

In just 35 minutes, make the best Meatball Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls using homemade or frozen meatballs. These Meatball Sliders are perfect for game day, a

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