Kid friendly Italian appetizers & snacks recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Dolce al Mascarpone

Dolce al Mascarpone

My luscious spring variation on Tiramisù, this one is made with a lemon syrup and fresh berries

Carmelita
Mar 2010
Professional
3 votes
4682 views
Three Way Lasagna

Three Way Lasagna

A while back I got this nifty lasagna pan and somehow with all the cooking posts I’ve been preparing I just never did get around to using it. It…

Carolinaheartstrings
Oct 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
2004 views
Spaghetti with Meatballs - the original Italian recipe

Spaghetti with Meatballs - the original Italian recipe

Though many think this dish is Italian American, there is a traditional dish from Abruzzo that must have been…

Carmelita
Mar 2010
Professional
1 vote
3658 views
Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti

Lemon-Cranberry Biscotti

The biscotti had its origin in Roman times They are a dry, crunchy cookie that contains no fat and quite nourishing. .A food with sustenance and…

J. Gino Genovesi
Dec 2013
Professional
1 vote
5212 views
Italian Tuna Burgers

Italian Tuna Burgers

A nice healthy flavorful lunch.

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
2 votes
3400 views
Zucchini Parmesan Fritters With Sour Cream

Zucchini Parmesan Fritters With Sour Cream

Zucchini Parmesan Fritters are a delicious way to use up an over-abundance of zucchini and summer squash.…

Doctor Jo
Sep 2020
Intermediate
1 vote
316 views
Cheater's Gnocchi

Cheater's Gnocchi

Gnocchi! Fun to say. Fun to make. This is NOT your Naunie’s Gnocchi! (Naunnie was my Italian grandmother) This “cheat” recipe uses potato…

Carolinaheartstrings
Oct 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
3684 views
Caponata

Caponata

Caponata is traditionally served as an antipasto with toasted baguette slices or crackers. It is savory, with a touch of sweetness from the raisins…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Jun 2009
Advanced
1 vote
3065 views
Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti Squash

Skinny Bolognese, Amazingly Rich, Very Filling, Served Over Nutritious Spaghetti Squash

Everybody needs a good recipe for Bolognese and this sauce is really…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Oct 2011
Professional
1 vote
2999 views
Basil shortbread biscuits

Basil shortbread biscuits

Delicate, crumbly shortbread with a hint of basil

Lemon Squeezy
Mar 2013
Professional
1 vote
4810 views
Vegetarian or Vegan Sausage Bread

Vegetarian or Vegan Sausage Bread

Vegetarian or vegan sausage bread is a braided loaf of homemade bread that is over-stuffed with Vegan sausage…

Doctor Jo
May 2020
Intermediate
1 vote
442 views
Brushetta

Brushetta

Amazing Starter!

Monkey
Nov 2010
Beginner
1 vote
3780 views
Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce

Spectacular Summertime Fresh Roasted Marinara Sauce

This is one of the most delicious tomato sauces we’ve ever tasted. You’ll want to make this sauce using…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Aug 2011
Professional
1 vote
3398 views
Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta

Roasted Tomato, Basil & Mozarella Bruschetta

This is a slightly modified recipe from Barefoot Contessa's Roasted Tomatoes recipe, see link. Very, very…

Now We're Cooking!
Aug 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3823 views
Creamy Quick Veggie Pasta

Creamy Quick Veggie Pasta

Starving? and need something quick, hot, and yummy! creamy veggie pasta. Colorful and delicious. I make it in about 15min or less if you use frozen…

potsie
Feb 2008
Intermediate
1 vote
4671 views