Light italian recipes

Here are 15 Italian Recipes Perfect for Entertaining in any setting! These recipes are all outrageously delicious, especially when you take into account how easy they are to put together. Guaranteed to please a crowd, these recipes will never let you down, so check out the list and try them out today!

This delicious Lemon Ricotta Pasta is the perfect way to bring a burst of flavor to any dinner. With a creamy ricotta sauce and a zesty lemon flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. Serve with light side dishes for an easy weeknight meal that's bursting with flavor!

This quick 20-minute Lemon Spinach Pasta uses just 9 ingredients for a light and lemony meal without cream. Bright lemon, spinach, garlic, and red pepper flakes make it fresh and flavorful.

This classic Giada Cacio E Pepe pasta from Rome is incredibly simple to make. It’s all about the perfect combination of cheese, pepper, pasta, and butter. You’ll love how easy it is to throw together! For the best results, it’s important to have plenty of pasta water on hand to achieve a silky, creamy sauce. Some of Giada pasta recipes that are close to my heart are Giada Cherry Tomato Spaghetti and Giada Chicken Carbonara, I love making them all year round.

Over 35 Best Italian Side Dishes to pair with your Italian dinner including fresh salads, crispy bread, soups, roasted vegetables, and more. One of our favorites is this Italian Pasta Salad.

These easy Italian side dishes complement pasta and MORE! No matter what you're serving, these Italian sides are bursting with savory flavor.

This 20-minute creamy lemon pasta is a fresh, simple meal made with just a handful of ingredients. It's super easy to throw together and SO flavorful! Wide pappardelle noodles are coated in a creamy lemon garlic sauce made with simple ingredients including heavy cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese. The best part is you can make the sauce while the noodles are boiling!

A refreshingly easy Basil Lemon Pasta Salad recipe. Light in calories, fresh and beautiful spring or summer pasta salad recipe that's easy to make and take!

Delight in the classic taste of Italy with these creamy Ricotta Stuffed Shells. Filled with a rich cheese and spinach mixture and smothered in marinara sauce, this dish is perfect for family dinners or special occasions.