20 Easy Italian Inspired Recipes That Make the Weeknight Dinner Easy
FEBRUARY 09, 2023
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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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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!
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25 min
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$2.11
PER SERVING
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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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$1.46
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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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$1.46
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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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$1.75
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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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272
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$1.42
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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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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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TOTAL TIME
253
CALORIES
$1.92
PER SERVING
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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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$1.95
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Copykat Recipes
Olive Garden Grilled Chicken and Alfredo Sauce...
Enjoy Olive Garden Grilled Chicken Alfredo Sauce even more at home.
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$3.46
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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!
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30 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.52
PER SERVING
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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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25 min
TOTAL TIME
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CALORIES
$1.61
PER SERVING
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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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TOTAL TIME
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$1.14
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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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30 min
TOTAL TIME
560
CALORIES
$2.36
PER SERVING
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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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$2.39
PER SERVING
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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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30 min
TOTAL TIME
260
CALORIES
$1.45
PER SERVING
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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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$1.56
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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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560
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$1.71
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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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TOTAL TIME
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$2.84
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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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$1.97
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