30 Classic Italian American Recipes
In honor of Italian American Heritage Month, I am bringing you this collection of 30 Classic Italian American Recipes from all around the Web! Lasagna, Risotto, Meatballs, Cheesecake, and so much in between. You’ll find it all here!
Italian American Favorites-
I am a sucker for comfort food, especially anything Italian. There is just something about it that hits the spot after a long day. I have gathered a collection of recipes from many great bloggers and recipe developers that I hope you will love!
You will find all types of recipes here that are well known Italian American classics, and you can have them all right in your own home! Need a recipe for Tiramisu? It’s here! Lasagna? You got it! Marinara Sauce? You betcha!
The Contributors
I am very grateful to each blogger who has contributed to this collection. They are all so generous in sharing these with me to pass along to you. Clicking on the button below each recipe photo in the list takes you directly to their blog post and recipe. Along with a few of my own recipes, there are recipes from over two dozen bloggers for you to enjoy.
I would like to thank this great list of foodies for their contribution to this post:
- Beyond The Chicken Coop
- The Suburban Soapbox
- Foodworth Feed
- Chisel and Fork
- Cambrea Bakes
- Little Sunny Kitchen
- Joy Food Sunshine
- Scrambled Chefs
- Chocolates and Chai
- Carolyn’s Cooking
- Biting Into Life
- Amanda Wilens
- Everyday Delicious
- House of Nash Eats
- Veggie Desserts
- Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
- All That’s Jas
- Jam Jar Kitchen
- My Chef’s Apron
- Josie and Nina
- Saporito Kitchen
- Little Sunny Kitchen
- Ugly Duckling Bakery
- Masala Herb
- Spend With Pennies
- Venturists
- Son Shine Kitchen
- Mae’s Menu
I truly hope you enjoy this fabulous collection of Italian American favorites. If you loved these recipes, please leave a rating or comment or share on social media. For other great recipes from around the web, check out my 25 of The Best Recipes for Fall Soups!
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30 Classic Italian American Recipes
This easy sauce can be slow cooked, or cooked more quickly to save time. It has a deep tomato flavor with brightness from balsamic vinegar and lovely fresh basil.
Give your Risotto some Fall flair with my recipe for Risotto with Sweet Meat Squash! This easy dish is filling and oh so good with fresh sage, roasted squash, and salty parmesan cheese.
Meatballs are iconically Italian American, and my easy recipe uses both beef and sausage for extra flavor. They are great with pasta or on subs!
Spinach Stuffed Shells are such a classic! This recipe from Beyond the Chicken Coop uses fresh spinach, which I love!
Dinner in ten minutes??? It's possible thanks to this recipe for Spaghetti Aglio e Olio from The Suburban Soapbox. Simple and so so good!
These 30 minute Chicken Marsala Meatballs from Foodworthfeed are a tasty twist on the classic Chicken Marsala, while also being a twist on meatballs!
How could this be an Italian American Recipe Collection without a recipe for pizza? This one from Chisel and Fork uses a delicious homemade dough!
If you find breadmaking a challenging affair, then try this No Knead Focaccia from Cambrea Bakes! It's so easy, and goes great with any Italian Meal!
This Chicken Francese from Son Shine Kitchen has bright flavors of citrus and white wine, perfect with angel; hair pasta. Ready in around 30 minutes!
What's not to love about Tiramisu? This easy recipe from Joy Food Sunshine with homemade ladyfingers is one you will make over and over!
Chicken Parmesan is the epitome of comfort food, and this delicious recipe from Scrambled Chefs is easy and flavorful!
This Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake from Chocolates and Chai is nice and light with a soft crumb.
Carbonara is a luxurious yet simple dish. This one from Carlyn's Cooking hits all the right notes!
This light and healthy Zucchini with Tomatoes and Basil from Biting Into Life is the perfect side dish for any Italian American meal!
Would this be a collection of Italian recipes without Baked Ziti? Absolutely not! This version from Amanda Wilens takes it up a level with a zesty Arrabbiatta sauce.
Tuscan chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce
This classic and simple Tuscan Chicken from Everyday Delicious cooks in one pan, and it's a quick and easy dinner you'll love!
Salty capers add a burst of brininess to this Chicken Piccata from House of Nash Eats. This recipe is an Italian restaurant menu classic, and you can make it right in your own kitchen!
These lovely little Pignoli Cookies from Veggie Desserts are a nice light after dinner treat, and they taste like they are straight from an Italian bakery!
Meatball subs are comfort food like no other, and this recipe from Jam Jar Kitchen is sure to make any day a little brighter!
This light yet hearty Stracciatella Soup from My Chef's Apron is so delightful, with plenty of veggies and tasty tortellini.
Italian Ricotta Cookies (SO FLUFFY and SOFT)- Kathryn's Kitchen
Have an Italian bakery staple in your own kitchen with these Italian Ricotta Cookies from Kathryn's Kitchen Blog. They're like little pillows from heaven!
This Eggplant Parmesan from Josie and Nina is a classic Italian vegetarian meal. You'll love this easy recipe!
Why choose between tiramisu and cheesecake when you can have both in the same dessert? This luscious Tiramisu Cheesecake All That's Jas is the perfect ending to any meal!
Oh, Lasagna! So many variations, and all of them so good. This Classic Italian Lasagna from Saporito Kitchen is a real throwback recipe
This Chicken Cacciatore from Little Sunny Kitchen is loaded with fresh ingredients and it is fall off the bone tender!
Chicken Marsala is is so easy, and this one from Masala Herb is not only make ahead friendly, but you can freeze it too!
These hearty braised meatballs from Ugly Duckling Bakery have a special ingredient: chopped pine nuts for a little extra texture!
This Italian Tortellini Salad from Spend With Pennies has less than ten ingredients and makes for a quick lovely side dish for your Italian feast!
Bolognese is a rich, meaty, and flavorful sauce that is divine over fresh pasta. This easy recipe from Venturists is slow simmered for extra flavor.
This Beef Ragu from Mae's Menu has all day flavor in less than an hour. How can you beat that?
