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    Home » Ethnic Inspired Recipes

    Italian-Inspired Recipes

    If you love Italian food, check out my Italian Inspired Recipes collection. While these dishes may not be 100% authentic, they're 100% delicious!

    • Glass parfait glasses filled with Blueberry Blackberry Gelato and topped with berries.
      Black and Blueberry Gelato
    • A delicious serving of French Spaghetti in a white bowl with a fork.
      French Spaghetti with Red Wine
    • A serving of Italian Beef Bread Pudding on a white plate with lettuce and a fork.
      Italian Beef Bread Pudding
    • A slice of Italian Herb Quick Bread with butter.
      Italian Herb Quick Bread
    • A delicious looking bowl of Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup in a bowl with a spoon.
      Italian Sausage, Fennel and White Bean Soup
    • A white bowl filled with Roasted Garlic and Zucchini Soup along with a sprig of basil.
      Roasted Garlic and Zucchini Soup
    • A bowl of Tuscan Pasta Soup with a slice of bread and a spoon.
      Tuscan Pasta Soup
    • A white bowl filled with One Pan Orzo with Tomatoes and Spinach with a serving spoon.
      One Pan Orzo with Tomatoes, Spinach and Basil
    • A light blue platter filled with Blueberry Basil Bruschetta topped with honey.
      Blueberry Basil Bruschetta
    • A bunch of Chicken Florentine Meatballs on a red plate.
      Chicken Florentine Meatballs
    • A large serving of cheesy lasagna on a white plate with a fork.
      Cheese and Sausage Slow Cooker Lasagna
    • A round black bowl filled with Homemade Pumpkin Pasta with Sage topped with Parmesan.
      Homemade Pumpkin Pasta with Sage
    • A round Caprese Tomato Tart on a baking sheet topped with basil.
      Savory Caprese Tomato Tart
    • A white plate filled with Three Zucchini Boat Pizzas.
      Low Carb Zucchini Pizza Boats
    • A closeup photo of Rigatoni with Meat Sauce with cheese and parsley.
      Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
    • Onion Oregano Italian Bread is sliced and ready for sandwiches.
      Onion Oregano Italian Bread
    • A colorful Lasagna Strata in a casserole dish with fresh basil, tomatoes, and sausage.
      Lasagna Strata with Italian Sausage
    • A closeup photo of Ricotta Gnocchi in a tomato sauce.
      Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi
    • A bunch of Eggplant Chips on a baking sheet covered with grated Parmesan cheese.
      Crispy Baked Eggplant Chips
    • A plateful of Papparedelle with Leeks and Bacon.
      Pappardelle Pasta with Leeks and Bacon
    • Four Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers in a red casserole dish topped with cheese.
      Italian Sausage and Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers
    • A white bowl filled with crispy, golden arancini balls topped with chopped basil.
      Pan-Fried Mozzarella-Stuffed Arancini
    • Slices of cheesy Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza on a wooden cutting board.
      Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza
    • A glass bowl filled with Italian Shell Pasta Salad.
      Italian Shell Pasta Salad
    • A cast iron skillet filled with Pepperoni Pizza Mac and Cheese with a pizza box in the background.
      Pepperoni Pizza Macaroni and Cheese
    • A stack of Amaretto Coconut Biscotti on a red and white polka dot plate and the cookies are drizzled with caramel.
      Amaretto Coconut Biscotti Cookies
    • An Italian Panzanella Salad in a large bowl with tomatoes.
      Italian Panzanella Salad
    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
      Easy Caprese Sausage Sandwich
    • A Bruschetta Burger on a white plate with tomatoes and basil.
      Bruschetta Burger with Parmesan Crisp
    • Two Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Portobellos on a plate with lettuce and tomatoes.
      Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Portobellos
    • A slice of Lemon Ricotta Cake with Blueberries on a pretty china plate.
      Lemon Ricotta Cake with Blueberries
    • Plate of Italian Roasted Plum Tomatoes with breadcrumbs and cheese.
      Roasted Plum Tomatoes with Italian Breadcrumbs
    • An overhead photo of a bowl of Italian Chicken Legs with tomatoes and zucchini.
      Italian Chicken Legs with Tomatoes and Capers
    • A white bowl filled with Bacon Tomato Pasta with fresh tomatoes and basil in the background.
      Tomato Bacon Pasta with Mascarpone
    • A serving of Slow Cooker Chicken Vesuvio on a plate with capers, potatoes, and chicken.
      Slow Cooker Chicken Vesuvio
    • A baking sheet filled with Zucchini Ricotta Cookies that are drizzled with icing.
      Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Zucchini and Blueberry
    • A delicious looking Shrimp Scampi Risotto with Wine and Parmesan in a white bowl with a serving spoon.
      Shrimp Scampi Risotto with White Wine and Parmesan
    • Potato Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushrooms in a pretty white bowl.
      Potato Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushrooms
    • A closeup of a Provolone Grilled Cheese Sandwich with melon and prosciutto.
      Provolone Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto and Melon
    • A silver skillet filled with Linguine with Sausage and Capers along with tongs.
      One Pot Linguine with Italian Sausage
    • An Eggplant and Zucchini Lasagna in a white baking dish with basil leaves.
      Eggplant and Zucchini Lasagna
    • Spaghetti Sandwich
      Spaghetti Stuffed Garlic Cheese Bread

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    • A salsa sloppy joe sandwich in a small cast iron skillet with avocado slices and a sesame seed bun.
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    • A stack of Burrito Dogs with some ketchup and mustard in the background.
      Burrito Dogs (aka Dogs in a Blanket)
    • Four Caprese Sausage Sandwiches on a platter with tomatoes and fresh basil.
      Easy Caprese Sausage Sandwich
    • A stack to Burgerdillas on a wooden cutting board.
      Burgerdillas - Burgers in Tortillas

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