This hearty Italian wedding soup recipe features acini de pepe, mini meatballs, onions, carrots, and celery. Add spinach, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese into the chicken broth right before serving. Bonus: step by step video in the recipe card. Italian Wedding Soup aka Mini Meatball Soup We’ve officially entered soup season! And the first pot…
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Big Italian Chopped Salad (With Italian Dressing)
Say goodbye to boring salads and hello to my famous Italian chopped salad recipe! Simply add the chopped salad ingredients into a large bowl, drizzle with homemade Italian vinaigrette, toss and serve. Easy and ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS, this makes a great main course or side salad! An Absolutely Delicious Chopped Salad Recipe Everyone needs a go-to…
Continue ReadingThe Best Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Meat Sauce)
My favorite bolognese recipe is a rich tomato sauce made up of pancetta, ground beef, and Italian sausage. Use this meat sauce in your favorite lasagna, baked ziti, or stuffed shells recipe. Or use this versatile pasta sauce recipe on spaghetti, rigatoni, or tagliatelle. Delicious with a side of garlic knots and a simple salad….
Continue ReadingPasta Fagioli Soup (Pasta and Beans)
Pasta Fagioli (translates to pasta and beans) is a delicious and hearty Italian soup that’s so delicious! We use cannellini beans and ditalini, but any white beans and small pasta like elbow macaroni will work. Make a large pot and serve warm with crusty bread and freshly grated parmesan cheese! Mom’s Pasta Fagioli Recipe I’m…
Continue ReadingStuffed Mushrooms with Italian Sausage
Say hello to the ultimate bite-sized holiday appetizer: Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms! White button mushrooms are stuffed with a creamy sausage filling, topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese, and baked to perfection. This is the best stuffed mushroom recipe out there! Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms: The Ultimate Holiday Appetizer When it comes to bite-sized holiday appetizer…
Continue ReadingChicken Marsala with Buttered Noodles
My famous chicken marsala recipe features pan-fried chicken smothered in mushrooms, shallots, and marsala wine sauce! This classic Italian-American dish is a popular restaurant entree… but you can make it even better at home. I like to serve it with buttered noodles, but regular pasta or mashed potatoes are equally delicious. Growing up in an…
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