Italian-American recipes
76 Italian-American recipes for a home kitchen, from 15 minutes. Have some of the ingredients already? Match them to what you have.
Dinner
20 min
Italian-American · dinner
Chicken paillard with arugula salad
Pounded-thin chicken seared fast and topped with lemony arugula, tomatoes and Parmesan.
25 min
Italian-American · dinner
Creamy spinach and artichoke pasta shells
The party dip, turned into a weeknight pasta sauce with cream cheese and pasta water.
25 min
Italian-American · dinner
Creamy mushroom and pancetta rigatoni
Crisp pancetta, browned mushrooms and a parmesan cream sauce. Not traditional; very good.
25 min
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Baked shrimp scampi
Shrimp tossed in garlic and lemon butter, topped with parsley panko and baked until opaque and the crumbs turn golden. Quick, and easy to share from one dish.
25 min
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Skillet shrimp Parmesan
Shrimp baked in a skillet of marinara under melted mozzarella, Parmesan and crisp panko, finished with torn basil.
25 min
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Shrimp scampi
Shrimp in garlicky white wine, lemon and butter sauce over linguine.
30 min
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Fried calamari with marinara
Tender squid rings and tentacles soaked in buttermilk, dredged in seasoned flour and semolina, fried quickly and served with lemon and marinara.
30 min
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Chicken piccata with spinach
Floured chicken cutlets browned and served with a lemon and caper pan sauce plus wilted baby spinach. Tangy, buttery and ready in 30 minutes.
30 min
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Mac and cheese carbonara
Creamy stovetop mac and cheese with pancetta, black pepper and Pecorino.
30 min
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Shrimp fra diavolo
Spicy tomato and garlic sauce with shrimp over linguine (lobster tails work too).
35 min
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Creamy chicken marsala
Thin floured chicken cutlets seared golden, with mushrooms in a sweet marsala wine sauce enriched with cream.
35 min
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Chicken riggies with cherry peppers
Rigatoni and chicken in a spicy tomato cream sauce flavored with pickled cherry peppers. A hearty, tangy pasta supper made mostly in one pan.
35 min
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Tomato cioppino with cod and clams
A tomato and fennel stew in which clams open and cod pieces poach right in the broth. Small enough for a weeknight.
35 min
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Baked clams casino
Littleneck clams steamed open, then topped with crisp bacon, red bell pepper and lemony parsley breadcrumbs and baked until sizzling. Briny, smoky and crunchy.
35 min
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Skillet chicken Marsala with mushrooms
Thin chicken cutlets seared golden, then served with browned mushrooms in a glossy Marsala pan sauce and fresh parsley.
35 min
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Shrimp parm
Crispy breaded jumbo shrimp baked with marinara and melted mozzarella.
40 min
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Fettuccine Alfredo with anchovy garlic bread
Restaurant-style creamy Alfredo with butter, cream and Parmesan, plus a crusty garlic bread made with roasted garlic and anchovy butter.
45 min
Italian-American · dinner
Sausage rigatoni bake
A small baked pasta: crumbled sausage, passata and a mozzarella lid that bubbles and browns.
45 min
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Long Island grandma pizza
A thin, crisp square pie baked in an oiled sheet pan, layered with mozzarella first and then stripes of garlicky raw tomato sauce, finished with dried oregano.
45 min
Italian-American · dinner
Skillet chicken Vesuvio
A one-pan dish of golden chicken thighs and roasted potato wedges, finished with garlic, oregano, white wine, sweet peas and a squeeze of lemon.
45 min
Italian-American · dinner
Sheet-pan pepperoni pizza with lemon ricotta
A pan pizza with a crisp golden base, tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and pepperoni, topped with ricotta brightened with lemon zest.
45 min
Italian-American · dinner
Vinegar chicken
Crisp-skinned chicken with a tangy, buttery pan sauce of vinegar, garlic and peppers.
45 min
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Italian wedding soup
Tiny Parmesan meatballs simmered in chicken broth with greens and small pasta.
45 min
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Sheet-pan sausage and peppers
Italian sausages roasted with peppers, onions and potatoes on one tray.
50 min
Italian-American · dinner
One big sheet-pan chicken Parm
Ground chicken rolled into one giant thin cutlet, coated in panko and Parmesan and baked on the bottom rack until crisp (no frying), then topped with marinara and mozzarella.
50 min
Italian-American · dinner
Italian combo calzone
Pizza dough folded around diced Italian deli meats, provolone, mozzarella, ricotta and pickled peppers, baked golden, with a spicy red wine vinaigrette for dipping.
50 min
Italian-American · dinner
Cioppino
San Francisco fisherman's stew of clams, mussels, shrimp and white fish in a garlicky tomato-wine broth.
55 min
Italian-American · dinner
Chicken scarpariello
Italian-American skillet dinner of crisp-skinned chicken thighs and Italian sausage with sweet peppers, onions and pickled cherry peppers in a sweet-sour wine sauce.
60 min
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Pepperoni pizza with hot honey
A New York-style pie loaded with cup-and-char pepperoni and fresh mozzarella, drizzled with chile-infused honey as it comes out of the oven.
60 min
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Lobster fra diavolo
Spaghetti in a spicy tomato sauce deepened with the lobster shells, tossed with chunks of sweet lobster meat.
60 min
Italian-American · dinner
Classic baked ziti
Italian-American comfort: ziti or penne tossed with a simple San Marzano tomato-basil sauce and ricotta, layered with mozzarella and baked golden.
60 min
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Chicken tetrazzini
A creamy baked pasta of spaghetti, chicken thighs, mushrooms, peppers and peas in a white wine-sherry sauce, topped with Parmesan crumbs.
60 min
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Summertime manicotti (no red sauce)
Pasta tubes stuffed with ricotta, herbs and zucchini, baked with lemony cream and fresh tomatoes.
60 min
Italian-American · dinner
Cheesy sausage and pepper stromboli
Pizza dough rolled around Italian sausage, peppers, provolone and mozzarella.
60 min
Italian-American · dinner
Spaghetti pie
Spaghetti bound with egg and Parmesan into a crust, filled with ricotta and meat sauce, then baked.
60 min
Italian-American · dinner
Baked stuffed shells
Jumbo pasta shells filled with herby ricotta and spinach, baked in marinara under mozzarella.
60 min
Italian-American · dinner
Homemade pepperoni pizza
An easy overnight dough baked hot on a sheet pan with tomato sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni.
75 min
Italian-American · dinner
Slow-simmered marinara
A slow-simmered red sauce of whole tomatoes, olive oil, garlic and basil.
90 min
Italian-American · dinner
New York-style vodka sauce pizza
A thin, foldable New York pie topped with creamy vodka sauce and mozzarella, baked as hot as your oven will go.
90 min
Italian-American · dinner
Spaghetti and roasted garlic meatballs
Tender Italian-American meatballs made with roasted garlic and a milk-soaked bread panade, baked then simmered in San Marzano tomato sauce, and served over spaghetti.
90 min
Italian-American · dinner
Cheesy eggplant Parmesan
Breaded, fried eggplant slices layered with tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan and baked until bubbling. Serve with a fennel-citrus salad.
120 min
Italian-American · dinner
Pizza piena (Italian Easter pie)
A tall, savory double-crust pie packed with ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan, eggs and four cured meats, eaten at Easter.
180 min
Italian-American · dinner
Old Forge-style tray pizza
Pennsylvania's rectangular pan pizza with a thick, fluffy crust, sweet onion-tinged sauce and a blend of cheeses.
210 min
Italian-American · dinner
Italian-American Sunday gravy
A slow-simmered tomato sauce enriched by braising meatballs, sausage, pork ribs and beef braciole in it, served over pasta with the meats on the side.
Lunch & snacks
15 min
Italian-American · lunch
Pickled pepper and chickpea chop
A chopped salad of romaine, chickpeas and mozzarella with tangy pickled banana peppers and cherry tomatoes, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serves two.
15 min
Italian-American · lunch
Artichoke and mozzarella chopped salad
A chopped salad of romaine, chickpeas and mozzarella with marinated artichokes and parsley, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serves two.
15 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chickpea chop with roasted red peppers
A chopped salad of romaine, chickpeas and mozzarella with diced roasted red peppers and capers, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serves two.
15 min
Italian-American · lunch
Fennel and mozzarella chopped salad
A chopped salad of romaine, chickpeas and mozzarella brightened with paper-thin fennel and lemon zest, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serves two.
15 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chopped salad with crisp garlic bread
A chopped salad of romaine, chickpeas and mozzarella topped with garlic-rubbed sourdough croutons, dressed with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Serves two.
15 min
Italian-American · lunch
Italian hoagie
Cured meats and provolone on a long roll with shredded lettuce, onion, tomato and oregano vinaigrette.
20 min
Italian-American · lunch
Italian chopped salad
Romaine, salami, provolone, chickpeas, pepperoncini and tomatoes chopped small in oregano vinaigrette.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Artichoke and caper pasta salad
Tangy jarred artichokes and salty capers in a simple vinegar dressing. Make it ahead and chill.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Cherry tomato and olive pasta salad
Sweet halved tomatoes, briny olives and torn basil. Best after a short rest in the fridge.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Roasted pepper and cannellini pasta salad
Soft jarred roasted peppers and creamy white beans with oregano. Filling enough for a meal.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Sun-dried tomato and arugula pasta salad
Chewy sun-dried tomatoes, peppery arugula and pine nuts through cold pasta.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Pea, lemon and mint pasta salad
Sweet peas, lemon zest and fresh mint make a cool, bright pasta salad.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Almond and artichoke escarole chop
Chopped escarole with crisp-edged chickpeas, marinated artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and toasted almonds, topped with crumbled ricotta salata in a sharp red wine vinaigrette.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Roasted pepper Sicilian chop
Chopped escarole with crisp chickpeas, marinated artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and sweet roasted red pepper strips, finished with ricotta salata and a red wine vinaigrette.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Sicilian chop with crisp sourdough
Chopped escarole with crisp chickpeas, artichokes, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and golden sourdough croutons, topped with ricotta salata and a red wine vinaigrette.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Radicchio and escarole chop
Bitter radicchio and escarole chopped with crisp chickpeas, artichokes, olives and sun-dried tomatoes, topped with ricotta salata and a red wine vinaigrette.
25 min
Italian-American · lunch
Doctored jarred tomato sauce
Turn store-bought marinara into something that tastes homemade with garlic, butter and a Parmesan rind.
30 min
Italian-American · lunch
Classic garlic bread
Crusty loaf slathered with roasted and fresh garlic butter, Parmesan and parsley, baked crisp.
35 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chicago breaded steak sandwich
A crispy breaded steak dunked in marinara, piled with mozzarella and giardiniera on Italian bread.
40 min
Italian-American · lunch
Baked lasagna dip
Ricotta, sausage meat sauce and mozzarella layered in a skillet and baked—scoop with garlic toasts or chips.
40 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chicken parm sub
Crispy cutlets, marinara and melted mozzarella broiled in a toasted sub roll.
50 min
Italian-American · lunch
Pepperoni pizza pockets
Hand-folded pockets of pizza dough stuffed with sauce, mozzarella and pepperoni, baked crisp and brushed with garlic butter.
60 min
Italian-American · lunch
Fried ravioli with vodka sauce
St. Louis-style crispy fried ravioli filled with three cheeses and Italian sausage, served with a velvety vodka sauce for dipping.
60 min
Italian-American · lunch
Mozzarella sticks with marinara
Double-breaded string cheese, frozen then fried until golden and stretchy.
75 min
Italian-American · lunch
Fried meatball marinara sub
Hand-rolled meatballs crisped in a pan, finished in homemade marinara, and piled onto a toasted hero with melted mozzarella.
90 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chicken alla vodka sandwich with burrata and pesto
Crisp cutlets in a sparkling-water batter, smothered in creamy tomato sauce, cool burrata and basil pesto on a sesame semolina hero.
100 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chicken cutlet sandwich with pepperoni bolognese
Parmesan-crusted thigh cutlets under a blitzed pepperoni-tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and provolone, roasted long hots and anchovy mayo, on a garlic-breadstick roll.
180 min
Italian-American · lunch
Chicago Italian beef
Thin-shaved roast beef soaked in garlicky jus, piled on rolls with giardiniera or sweet peppers.
210 min
Italian-American · lunch
Roast pork hero with broccoli rabe, provolone and fried eggplant
The Red Hook classic: warm, juicy sliced roast pork with garlicky broccoli rabe, sharp provolone and a crunch of fried eggplant on a long Italian roll.
Breakfast
Baking & sweets
40 min
Italian-American · baking
Italian Christmas cookies
Soft lemon-anise drop cookies with glaze and sprinkles.
120 min
Italian-American · baking
Italian rainbow cookies
Three thin almond sponge layers in red, white and green, sandwiched with apricot jam and coated in dark chocolate on both sides.
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