21 Quick and Easy Italian Recipes Your Family Will Love
Tired of the same old spaghetti on Italian night? Try some of these quick-and-easy Italian recipes to get out of the rut. From one-pot dishes to slow-cooker meals to 30-minute recipes, each of these Italian-inspired dishes are easy to pull together to give your family a delicious dinner no matter how busy your weeknight may be. Plus, there are so many different ways to enjoy and prepare the flavors of Italian cooking that you can always swap it up to keep your family from getting bored with the dinner menu. We guarantee these easy Italian recipes will become instant favorites that you'll enjoy for years to come.
Italian Casserole
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.
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Beefy Baked Ravioli with Spinach and Cheese
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.
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Italian-Style Grits and Greens with Pulled Pork and Mushrooms
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.
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Buttermilk Alfredo Chicken Spinach Pasta
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.
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Quick and Easy Spaghetti Bolognese
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.
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Ziti with Mushroom, Fennel, and Tomato Ragu
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.
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Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce
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.
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Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
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.
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Oven-Baked Risotto with Ham, Leeks, and Peas
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.
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Leeks, Peas, and Bacon
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.
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Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Recipe: Creamy Chicken Alfredo Casserole
Sneak some veggies into mealtime with this cheesy casserole that includes an entire package of spinach.
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti
Recipe: Slow-Cooker Chicken Cacciatore with Spaghetti
Just 20 minutes of prep work will yield a delicious dinner the whole family will enjoy.
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Spaghetti with Pecan Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Recipe: Spaghetti with Pecan Pesto and Garlicky Breadcrumbs
Switch up spaghetti night with pesto sauce and garlicky breadcrumbs.
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All-In-One Spaghetti
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.
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Vanessa's Make-Ahead Beefy Lasagna
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.
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Baked Four-Cheese Spaghetti with Italian Sausage
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.
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Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables
Recipe: Chicken Risotto with Spring Vegetables
This easy one-dish-wonder is complete with chicken, asparagus, zucchini, herbs, and cheese.
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Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup
Recipe: Italian-Style Turkey Meatball Soup
Frozen meatballs help this comforting soup come together in under an hour.
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Lasagna Roll Ups
Recipe: Lasagna Roll Ups
Roll ups offer a fun new spin on classic lasagna that kids and adults will love.
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Spinach-Ravioli Lasagna
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.
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Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup
Recipe: Italian-Style Beef-and-Pepperoni Soup
Soup offers a lighter yet just as comforting way to enjoy the flavors of Italian cooking.