Archive | Italian Recipes

23 November 2011 ~ 1 Comment

Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Quick, easy and delicious describes this favorite Italian dish. To reduce the fat and caloric intake, substitute the heavy cream with half and half. This recipe takes less than 20 minutes to make and it goes well with your favorite wine. Ingredients 1 pound of Fettuccine pasta 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup heavy [...]

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26 May 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Baked Chicken Parmesan Recipe

Baked Chicken Parmesan is one of my favorite Italian dishes and it’s easy to make. You can serve this with pasta as well, but I like it just the way it is. Ingredients 3-4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast 1/2  – 1 cup Italian style breadcrumbs (enough to bread chicken) 1/4 – 1/2 cup Parmesan [...]

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06 May 2011 ~ 4 Comments

Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe

This Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe is one of my favorite Italian recipes and it’s very filling. I use skim milk with heavy cream to reduce calories and fat. The preparation takes a little time, but it is well worth it. Ingredients 1 box spaghetti (I use Dream Field brand) 1/8 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp salt 10-12 [...]

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27 April 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Italian Stuffed Artichokes

I love Stuffed Artichokes and my mom would be the first to agree. The only problem is we only make them for Thanksgiving. Not any more! We made these for Easter Sunday to go along with our Turkey and they were awesome! This is an old Italian family recipe that my husband enjoyed for a [...]

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11 March 2011 ~ 0 Comments

Spicy Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce over Pasta

Yummy and spicy! This Spicy Shrimp in Tomato Cream Sauce recipe would go over well in the Gulf Coast region, but it was created in the mid-west by my husband and I know you will find this recipe to your liking. If you want to raise the temperature (I dare you), just double the Habanero [...]

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21 February 2011 ~ 6 Comments

Pasta with Veggies in a Garlic Butter Sauce

The name says it all and this Pasta recipe is very satisfying, healthy and easy to make. The garlic butter sauce is made with fat free butter spray and your taste buds will not know the difference. Ingredients 1 box angel hair pasta (or any pasta you prefer) I use DreamField brand 1/2 a cup [...]

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07 February 2011 ~ 2 Comments

Homemade Calzone Recipe

This is one recipe you can have fun with to create your own Homemade Calzone. You can add many different types of meats or vegetables such as; Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham, Chicken, Mushrooms, Peppers, etc. It’s your creation so have fun making it. Ingredients 1 tube of Pizza dough (We use store brands or you can [...]

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30 December 2010 ~ 2 Comments

Penne Alla Vodka Recipe

This was my very first recipe that I perfected over the years. Penne Alla Vodka is one of my favorite pasta dishes and it’s easy to prepare and cook. I use Pecorino cheese to give it a zesty taste. Ingredients 1 lb of Penne Pasta 1 pint of heavy whipping cream 1/2 to 2/3 of [...]

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