Rosemary has been used for hundreds of years in folk medicine and aromatherapy to enhance memory and cognitive function. In cooking, its assertive flavor goes especially well with meat and root vegetables.
Also known as Italian or red chicory, radicchio is a brilliantly-colored lettuce that looks like a small cabbage. A cup of raw radicchio has only 9 calories, with nearly 130% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin K.
This rustic-style stew contains hearty cannellini beans and turkey sausage for a filling meal.
This lasagna may taste decadent, but it’s actually a lightened-up version of traditional cream-heavy varieties. Relying on heart-healthy beans and nuts and loaded with mineral-rich greens, this one-pan wonder is exceptionally satisfying.
Why splurge on infused oils when you can so easily (and inexpensively) make your own? Here, we quickly heat sage and garlic in oil to add herbaceous notes to the cauliflower and greens.
Have you ever ordered an antipasto plate at your local Italian restaurant? Picture every delicious item from that platter – artichokes, roasted peppers and pepperoncini – all tossed together in a salad with a gorgeous oregano-cheese dressing. We promise, you’ve never had anything like this salad!
This classic Italian dish blends salty, buttery and tart flavors in one quick and easy meal. Traditionally, chicken piccata is breaded, but we’ve cut the carbs (and saved you a step!) by simply tossing the seared breasts in a creamy citrus butter sauce.
The fresh herbs in this soup, such as rosemary and oregano, can be a great way of punching up flavor, reducing the need for excess salt.
A quick and easy take on eggplant Parmigiana, our version skips breading and frying the eggplant while still oozing with saucy, cheesy goodness. Try serving alongside simple tossed and steamed veggies topped with shaved Parmesan for a complete meal.
Substitute mint for basil in this refreshing pesto pasta recipe.
Nutrient powerhouses butternut squash and kale add both color and flavor to this creamy, cheesy slow-cooker lasagna.
Quick and soothing, our healthy zuppa Toscana (Italian for Tuscan soup) is a light and refreshingly simple blend of creamy white beans, classic herbs and savory sausage. Serve with whole-grain bread on the side.
Sweet delicate crab shines in this simple but delectable dish with zesty lemon, fresh parsley and a touch of chile!
Take your family on a jaunt to Greece in just 30 minutes. Here, creamy yogurt with dill and garlic stands in for tomato sauce, while a lightly browned phyllo topping adds both crispiness and flavor.
Making your own pesto is just about as easy as it gets – ours uses a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil, while walnuts offer an omega-3-rich alternative to pine nuts!
The original breaded, fried veal and veggies on a white bun was easily transformed using the Italian Scaloppine style of cooking. Herb- and garlic-rich tomato sauce forms the base for the veal as well as the sauce for the sammie.
Caponata (pronounced kap-oh-nah-tah) is a Sicilian dish often served as a salad or relish – here, as a topper for chicken sausage. Our lower-sodium variation of this traditional Italian topping with eggplant, tomatoes, anchovies, olives and capers beats sugary relish any day!
Queen Catherine de' Medici introduced artichokes to France. When you introduce artichokes to your leftover steak and combine them with wild mushrooms, it's easy to create elegant pizzettes.
We've kept this steak and pasta recipe light with a tomato-based sauce smoothed with sour cream.
Since fresh tomatoes aren't in season this time of the year and pre-made marinara sauce is often loaded with sodium, canned diced tomatoes with no added salt are a healthy solution.
Our cleaned-up redo of this timeless classic conjures up memories of your favorite Italian restaurant meal, but with less fat!
We've taken your favorite classic carbonara and reinvented it with the same velvety texture that you're used to - but without the cream. Fresh asparagus adds a touch of color and texture, while chicken sausage stands in for bacon to provide meaty flavor.
Let hardy vegetables, tender chicken and aromatic spices mingle all day in your slow cooker, and come home salivating to the delicious smell of this lightened-up Italian classic!
Our rustic take on the classic Italian pie has a swirl of savory fillings and just 175 calories per slice.
