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Pepperoni Bread

Pepperoni Bread

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place thawed dough into a bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3 Roll dough into a rectangle, then brush with beaten egg and arrange pepperoni over top. Sprinkle mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning over pepperoni. Roll dough over fillings like a jelly roll and pinch the seam to seal. Place dough, seam-side down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 40 minutes.
  5. 5 Use a bread knife to cut loaf into slices of your desired size.

By Martha Katz

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

By Karli Shanklin

Grandma's Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Grandma's Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwich

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese together in a bowl.
  2. 2 Place each American cheese slice between two pieces of bread to assemble 6 sandwiches.
  3. 3 Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture.
  4. 4 Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Place dipped sandwiches in the hot frying pan; cook until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3 minutes per side.

By Rae

Italian Pasta Salad I

Italian Pasta Salad I

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the pasta, Italian salad dressing, Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and red onion. Mix well and serve chilled or at room temperature.

By Redwun

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

Baked Spaghetti Casserole

4.5

Prep
Cook
45 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  3. 3 Mix eggs, Parmesan cheese, and butter with the spaghetti to coat pasta completely; spread into the prepared baking dish. Spread cottage cheese over the spaghetti to cover completely. Spread spaghetti sauce over the cottage cheese; top with a layer of mozzarella cheese.
  4. 4 Bake until hot in the center, about 30 minutes.

By Lovely333

Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

Salami Lover's Italian Pasta Salad

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water, and drain.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, mix together creamy salad dressing, Italian dressing, and Parmesan.
  3. 3 Add pasta, salami, bell pepper, olives, and onion. Stir well to evenly coat. Allow to chill before serving.

By Deanna

Simple Italian Pasta Salad

Simple Italian Pasta Salad

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotelle at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine rotelle, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, olives, pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl; pour ½ dressing over salad and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Pour remaining ½ dressing over salad when ready to serve; stir.

By cdastolip9

Wild Rocket (Arugula) and Parmesan Salad

Wild Rocket (Arugula) and Parmesan Salad

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss arugula and cilantro together in a large salad bowl; drizzle with lemon juice, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and black pepper; toss. Taste and adjust seasonings if desired.
  2. 2 Sprinkle salad with Parmesan cheese shavings; toss then serve.

By HDN

Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad

Orzo Tomato Artichoke Salad

3.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and basil together in a small bowl for the dressing.
  3. 3 Combine cooked orzo, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, and Parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Stir dressing into the orzo mixture until all ingredients are well coated. Can be served warm or chilled.

By my2funsons

Better than Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Better than Zuppa Toscana Recipe

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  3. 3 Crumble bacon into a large soup pot; add sausage mixture, chicken broth, potatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir kale, sour cream, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese into soup; cook until kale wilts, about 5 minutes. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

By Jeanne Garber

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring broth to a boil in a small saucepan. Off heat, add sun-dried tomatoes and soak until softened, about 15 minutes. Drain; reserve broth. Coarsely chop sun-dried tomatoes; set aside.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 9 to 12 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Cook and stir pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat until lightly toasted. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil and pepper flakes in the same skillet over medium heat; add garlic and cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add spinach; cook until almost wilted. Add reserved broth and sun-dried tomatoes; cook and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.
  5. 5 Toss penne, spinach mixture, and pine nuts together in a large bowl. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

By madball911

Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

Hearty Italian Sausage and Bean Soup

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until sausage is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  2. 2 Add broth, black beans, butter beans, diced tomatoes, basil, and oregano; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for at least 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese.

By Survivor2015

Pasta Pancetta

Pasta Pancetta

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain, transfer back to the pot, and set aside.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook pancetta in hot oil until just beginning to brown. Stir in shallots, mushrooms, garlic, pepper, and oregano; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. 3 Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Strain liquid from the pan into pasta; toss to coat. Divide pasta onto individual serving plates, then top with equal portions of pancetta and mushrooms. Serve with Parmesan cheese and pepper.

By kempcooking

Tuscan Smoked Turkey-Bean Soup

Tuscan Smoked Turkey-Bean Soup

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
740 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans into a large bowl, fill the bowl with water, and cover the bowl with a cloth. Allow to soak overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse beans; place into a large soup pot. Add turkey legs, onion, and bay leaves to the pot, cover with water, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 3 hours.
  3. 3 Remove bay leaves and discard. Remove turkey legs from broth, separate meat from the bones and tendons, and return meat to broth.
  4. 4 Stir in celery, carrots, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; simmer until celery and carrots are tender, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Serve soup in bowls and sprinkle each serving with about 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.

By Maureen O'leary

Italian Deli Pasta Salad

Italian Deli Pasta Salad

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine pasta, tomatoes, provolone cheese, salami, pepperoni, capicola, onion, olives, giardiniera, Parmesan cheese, and 1/2 of the Italian dressing in a large bowl. Stir to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Before serving, add some or all of the remaining dressing.

By France Cevallos

Italian Pasta Salad II

Italian Pasta Salad II

4.3

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender. Drain, and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in enough olive oil to coat, but not so that it pools at the bottom of the bowl. Mix in the red and green bell peppers, tomatoes, garlic, salt, pepper, basil, parsley, oregano and Asiago cheese. Mix in the Parmesan cheese. Refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving. If the pasta soaks up a lot of the oil, you may need to add more. Taste the salad as you are preparing it, you may like more or less ingredients.

By YORKIDOLL

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

Instant Pot Italian Wedding Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Pour in olive oil and heat until hot. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Season with parsley, basil, and pepper. Pour in chicken broth and add meatballs. Close and lock the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in pasta. Replace the lid. Close the valve and select the Soup function according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  5. 5 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in spinach. Let soup sit until spinach is wilted and pasta is fully cooked, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  6. 6 Ladle into bowls and top with Parmesan cheese.

By Bren

Green Minestrone

Green Minestrone

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is translucent, about 10 minutes. Add green beans, peas, and zucchini; toss to coat vegetables with oil.
  2. 2 Slowly stream vegetable broth into vegetable mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in rosemary and great Northern beans and bring back to a simmer, about 5 minutes. Add ditalini pasta and simmer soup until pasta is tender but firm to the bite and soup has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley.
  3. 3 Ladle soup into serving bowls and top each serving with 1 heaping tablespoon Parmesan cheese; season with salt and black pepper. Garnish soup with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

By Melanie C.

Pasta Salad a la Honeybear

Pasta Salad a la Honeybear

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
160 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to cool.
  2. 2 Mix rotini, red onion, roasted red peppers, mozzarella cheese, artichoke hearts, salami, green olives, black olives, pepperoncini peppers, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk Italian-style dressing and mayonnaise together in a small bowl; pour over rotini mixture and toss to coat. Add Parmesan cheese and mix well. Refrigerate salad at least 2 hours before serving.

By Beverly Burton

Italian Sausage Soup with Cannellini Beans

Italian Sausage Soup with Cannellini Beans

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until sausage is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour beef stock into the pan and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add water and bouillon cubes.
  3. 3 Add tomato sauce, cannellini beans, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, green beans, diced tomatoes with juice, carrots, tomato paste, soup mix, cabbage, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 40 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add shells and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain.
  5. 5 After soup has cooked for 40 minutes, add cooked shells. Simmer for another 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with shredded Parmesan cheese.

By Danielle

Ciabatta Grinder Salad Sandwich

Ciabatta Grinder Salad Sandwich

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place sliced rolls on the prepared baking sheet (if the top half of roll rocks from side to side too much, slice a tiny bit of the top off). Place 1 slice of provolone on each slice of bread. Tear up the remaining slice of provolone to cover any open bread areas.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until melted (not browned), about 8 minutes. Remove from oven; leave the oven on.
  4. 4 Fold two pieces of turkey onto two slices of bread. Fold two pieces of ham onto the other slices of bread.
  5. 5 Layer 2 slices of soppressata on top of the turkey. Fold 2 slices of prosciutto onto ham. Place four pepperoni pieces on top of each bread half.
  6. 6 Sprinkle slices with some of the Parmesan cheese. Place back into the oven and let bake until pepperoni is looking crispy, about 12 minutes.
  7. 7 While slices bake, make the grinder salad. Add mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes to a bowl. Whisk to combine.
  8. 8 Add lettuce, onion, and pepperoncinis to the dressing. Toss to coat.
  9. 9 Remove sandwiches from the oven. Top 2 of the ciabatta slices with tomato slices. Using tongs, place a layer of salad on top of the tomatoes. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese.
  10. 10 Place the non-salad slices on top of the salad ones. Cut each sandwich in half and serve.

By LaDonna Langwell

Meatball Grinder

Meatball Grinder

3.8

Prep
60 min
Cook
40 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine soft bread crumbs, dry bread crumbs, and milk in a large bowl and allow to soak until the bread crumbs absorb most of the milk, about 10 minutes. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, 1 cup marinara sauce, eggs, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and mix until thoroughly combined. Form into 16 large meatballs.
  3. 3 Heat 1 cup olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs until browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Bring 1 cup marinara sauce to a simmer in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add cooked meatballs and heat through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion, red bell pepper, and serrano pepper in the hot oil until onion softens, 5 to 6 minutes. Add Marsala wine, salt, and black pepper; cook until wine has evaporated and onion turns golden, about 10 minutes.
  6. 6 Spread each hoagie bun with 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese and 1 tablespoon garlic basil spread. Place four meatballs and a spoonful of marinara sauce on top. Sprinkle each sandwich with 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  7. 7 Place sandwiches onto a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and buns are toasted, about 5 minutes. Top each sandwich with 1/4 of the onion mixture; garnish each sandwich with 2 tablespoons of basil and 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.

By Allrecipes

Avocado Toast with Grilled Cheese

Avocado Toast with Grilled Cheese

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  2. 2 Place bread slices on a baking sheet under the preheated broiler until toasted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix together mashed avocados, red onion, and cilantro in a bowl. Spread on toasted bread and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  4. 4 Return to broiler until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.

By Charles Wees

Chef John's Simple Spinach Toasts

Chef John's Simple Spinach Toasts

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Brush lighter sides of toast with olive oil; place onto the prepared baking sheet, oiled-sides-down.
  3. 3 Spoon creamed spinach on toast slices, spreading all the way to the edges; sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Turn on the broiler and broil until cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes more.

By John Mitzewich

Grilled Cheese Sticks

Grilled Cheese Sticks

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
4 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spread 1/2 teaspoon mayonnaise onto 1 side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese over mayonnaise layer, pressing cheese firmly into the bread.
  2. 2 Combine remaining mayonnaise, Cheddar cheese, Jack cheese, green onion, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3 Flip 1 bread slice over so the Parmesan layer is facing down, and spread Cheddar cheese mixture onto the bread. Top the Cheddar cheese mixture layer with the other slice of bread, so the Parmesan is on the outside of the sandwich. Cut sandwich into 4 equal slices.
  4. 4 Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat; turn heat down to medium-low. Place sandwich sticks in the skillet and cook until golden brown and cheese is softly melted, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Culinary Envy