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20 Easy Italian Inspired Recipes That Make the Weeknight Dinner Easy
FEBRUARY 09, 2023
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20 Easy Italian Inspired Recipes That Make the Weeknight Dinner Easy
Weeknight dinners can sometimes feel like a chore. But with these easy Italian recipes, you can turn a stressful weeknight into an Italian-inspired feast. From comforting creamy chicken dishes to one-pan pasta dishes, you won’t have to worry about making a complicated meal. No matter what you’re in the mood for, these easy Italian recipes have something for everyone. With quick prep and simple instructions, you can have a delicious Italian meal on the table in no time. So don’t stress about what to make. These easy Italian recipes will make mealtime enjoyable again.
Gimmedelicious
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken
This delicious Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken is a perfect weeknight meal. Tender chicken breasts are smothered in a parmesan garlic cream sauce. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. Make it for a comforting, cozy dinner tonight!
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20 min
TOTAL TIME
580
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Creamy Parmesan Garlic Chicken
Mama Bear's Cookbook
Skillet Keto Chicken Alfredo
Juicy chicken & crisp broccoli smothered in a creamy, garlicky, buttery alfredo sauce, this Keto Chicken Alfredo can be thrown together in under 30 minutes!
2
455
10
25 min
TOTAL TIME
834
CALORIES
$2.11
PER SERVING
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Skillet Keto Chicken Alfredo
Nourish and Fete
Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Spice up your meatless dinner routine with this easy Tuscan white bean skillet. Ready in under 30 minutes, perfect with a crusty loaf of bread!
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218.7k
790.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
253
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Tuscan White Bean Skillet
Julia's Album
Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach
Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach - this easy meatless pasta dinner requires only 6 ingredients and 30 minutes!   Mushrooms are sauteed with spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and combined with ravioli.  Use baby portobellos, shiitake, oyster mushrooms, cremini, or button mushrooms.
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1.7k
30 min
TOTAL TIME
286
CALORIES
$1.46
PER SERVING
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Mushroom Ravioli with Spinach
Chef Savvy
Grilled Chicken Caprese
Grilled Chicken Caprese. Juicy chicken breast topped with mozzarella, tomato, basil and a homemade balsamic reduction.
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250.0k
353.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
438
CALORIES
$1.75
PER SERVING
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Grilled Chicken Caprese
Cooking LSL
Low-Carb Zucchini Carbonara
Low-Carb Zucchini Carbonara - a healthier, tasty gluten-free, low-carb alternative of a popular Italian dish. 
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138
20 min
TOTAL TIME
272
CALORIES
$1.42
PER SERVING
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Low-Carb Zucchini Carbonara
cleanfoodcrush.com
Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Take your pizza game up a notch with these delicious Pizza Stuffed Peppers. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for an Italian-inspired dinner night. It combines the classic flavors of pizza with the crunch of bell peppers for a dish that will be a hit with the whole family. And it only takes 30 min...
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1,389
219
CALORIES
$1.80
PER SERVING
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Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Feel Good Foodie
Arrabiata Pasta with Shrimp
Arrabiata pasta is a traditional Italian spicy sauce pasta made with garlic, tomatoes and dried red chili peppers cooked in olive oil. It's made with simple ingredients yet has a deep spicy bite that will definitely give your taste buds a kick. Try it with sauteed shrimp for a quick and flavorful we...
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3,906
33
25 min
TOTAL TIME
253
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
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Arrabiata Pasta with Shrimp
The Pampered Chef
Stromboli
Our stromboli has classic pizza flavors wrapped in a pizza dough crust. Think of it as a pizza turnover that's ready to enjoy in less than 30 minutes.
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738
CALORIES
$1.95
PER SERVING
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Stromboli
Copykat Recipes
Olive Garden Grilled Chicken and Alfredo Sauce...
Enjoy Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Alfredo Sauce even more at home. 
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134
30 min
TOTAL TIME
$3.46
PER SERVING
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Olive Garden Grilled Chicken and Alfredo Sauce
Elavegan
Vegan Risotto With Broccoli
Creamy broccoli risotto with vegan cheese! This flavorful weeknight dinner is very simple and doesn't contain many ingredients. It's gluten-free, comforting, cheesy and ready in about 30 minutes!
10
15,404
60
30 min
TOTAL TIME
302
CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
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Vegan Risotto With Broccoli
Yay! For Food
Lemon Feta Linguine with Garlic Asparagus
Enjoy this delicious lemon linguine pasta with pan-fried garlic asparagus and creamy feta cheese. A fast and easy vegetarian meal ready in under 30 minutes!
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14,570
98
25 min
TOTAL TIME
298
CALORIES
$1.61
PER SERVING
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Lemon Feta Linguine with Garlic Asparagus
Spicy Southern Kitchen
Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta
A fast and flavorful Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta that's perfect for a weeknight meal. Red pepper flakes really give this sauce some heat.
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42,257
500
15 min
TOTAL TIME
610
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
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Spicy Tomato Cream Pasta
Feast Farm
Pizza Baked Chicken Breasts
Pizza baked chicken is juicy and so flavorful! An awesome change from the boring and dry!
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23
30 min
TOTAL TIME
560
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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Pizza Baked Chicken Breasts
Tastes Better from Scratch
Shrimp Scampi Linguine
This simple Shrimp Linguine recipe is covered in a lemon butter sauce that will have you licking your plate clean! The best part is it's made in less than 20 minutes!
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10,490
169
20 min
TOTAL TIME
638
CALORIES
$2.39
PER SERVING
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Shrimp Scampi Linguine
Better Homes and Gardens
Skillet Lasagna
Make this easy, indulgent-tasting skillet lasagna with extra-lean ground beef, ground turkey breast, or ground turkey breast.
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1,754
49
30 min
TOTAL TIME
260
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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Skillet Lasagna
The Paleo Running Momma
Creamy Tuscan Chicken {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}
This creamy paleo tuscan chicken is a super-tasty one-skillet meal that’s perfect for weeknights and full of flavor! Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are seared and cooked with a creamy sauce packed with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. Paleo, dairy-free, Whole30, and Keto friendly!
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77,774
5,398
30 min
TOTAL TIME
261
CALORIES
$1.56
PER SERVING
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Creamy Tuscan Chicken {Paleo, Whole30, Keto}
Sunkissed Kitchen
Vegan One Pot Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
This delicious spring pasta dinner is a healthy meal and a real time saver! The veggies, gluten free pasta, and creamy vegan tomato cream sauce simmer in one pot, and turn into healthy dinner magic.
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205.4k
333.0
30 min
TOTAL TIME
560
CALORIES
$1.71
PER SERVING
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Vegan One Pot Pasta with Creamy Tomato Sauce
Julia's Album
Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce...
Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Spinach - quick and easy dinner made in 30 minutes!   Pan-seared salmon is combined with the delicious penne in a flavorful, restaurant-quality cream sauce.
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51,391
62
30 min
TOTAL TIME
599
CALORIES
$2.84
PER SERVING
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Salmon Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce and Spinach
Salt and Lavender
Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi
This creamy Tuscan sausage gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food! Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic, cream, and fresh basil make the most amazing sauce.
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78,157
467
20 min
TOTAL TIME
675
CALORIES
$1.97
PER SERVING
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Creamy Tuscan Sausage Gnocchi