21 Quick and Easy Italian Recipes Your Family Will Love

Recipe: Italian Casserole

This casserole can be assembled the night before so all you have to do on busy weeknights is pop it in the oven.

Recipe: Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese

Coming together in just 35 minutes, this skillet supper is ideal to pull together on even the busiest days. 

Recipe: Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms

The pork can be prepared up to two days in advance. Reheat it in a skillet for the best flavor. 

Recipe: Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta

A convenient rotisserie chicken combines with a homemade sauce for a cheesy supper that's ready in 20 minutes. 

Recipe: Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese

While some Bolognese recipes may require all-day cooking, this sauce offers plenty of flavor in just 25 minutes. 

Recipe: Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu

You won't miss the meat in this vegetarian version of ragu with plenty of flavor from mushrooms, fennel, and tomatoes. 

Recipe: Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

Get the cooked-all-day flavor without having to spend all day in the kitchen with the help of your slow cooker. 

Recipe: Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs

This Italian classic will be on the table in under an hour with the help of your multi-cooker. 

Recipe: Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks,and Peas

Risotto doesn't have to be reserved for special occasions. This one-pot comfort dish comes together in just 45 minutes. 

Recipe: Fettuccine Alfredo with Leeks, Peas, and Bacon

This recipe will teach you that homemade Alfredo sauce is even easier to make than you thought. 

Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole

Sneak some veggies into mealtime with this cheesy casserole that includes an entire package of spinach. 

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti

Just 20 minutes of prep work will yield a delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy. 

Recipe: Spaghetti with Pecan Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs

Switch up spaghetti night with pesto sauce and garlicky breadcrumbs. 

Recipe: All-In-One Spaghetti

No need to use an extra pot to cook your noodles with this one-dish spaghetti that includes a delicious homemade sauce. 

Recipe: Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna

This unbaked lasagna can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking. 

Recipe: Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage

Letting this spaghetti cook in your slow cooker for three hours will allow the four cheeses to fully melt together. 

Recipe: Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables

This easy one-dish-wonder is complete with chicken, asparagus, zucchini, herbs, and cheese. 

Recipe: Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup

Frozen meatballs help this comforting soup come together in under an hour. 

Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups

Roll ups offer a fun new spin on classic lasagna that kids and adults will love. 

Recipe: Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna

Store-bought sauces and frozen ravioli come together with a six-blend cheese for a filling dinner that takes just 10 minutes of prep time. 

Recipe: Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup

Soup offers a lighter yet just as comforting way to enjoy the flavors of Italian cooking.