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Kid friendly Italian main dish recipes
All recipes » Main dish » Italian
Awesome Pizza DoughThis recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's… |
John Spottiswood
Feb 2010 Advanced |
80 votes
57529 views
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Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-FryThere is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful… |
Sherri Williams
Sep 2013 Advanced |
17 votes
11453 views
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CROCKPOT MEATBALL PARMThere's nothing better then coming home after a long days work, to the smell of slow cooked meatballs and sauce! This recipe is quick to prepare,… |
Cara Fernicola
Apr 2012 Advanced |
16 votes
147154 views
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Sicilian Eggplant & Ricotta PastaThis is yet another wonderful Italian recipe that I've adapted from Marcella Hazan's classic "Essentials of… |
John Spottiswood
Sep 2010 Advanced |
12 votes
10587 views
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Simple Pasta with Garlic & Olive OilThis is a classic recipe that is so simple to make but always delicious. You can serve this as a side dish to… |
John Spottiswood
Dec 2012 Advanced |
12 votes
24525 views
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Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy SausageOur good friend Linda Hansen saved this top recipe from the SF Chronicle in 2004 and it has become one of her… |
John Spottiswood
Apr 2011 Advanced |
10 votes
7837 views
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Italian Shrimp ScampiThis is an easy recipe that you can prepare in advance and bake right before dinner. It's truly delicious, if not exactly low fat. Make sure to… |
Nancy Miyasaki
May 2009 Intermediate |
9 votes
33147 views
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Pasta with Spinach, Ricotta, HamThis is one of our family staples. It is healthy and delicious! Two of our kids say it is their favorite… |
John Spottiswood
Mar 2008 Advanced |
10 votes
38970 views
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Simple French Bread PizzaThis is an easy recipe that I've been making since I was about 14. I made it last night because I was pressed for time, and all of my kids said… |
John Spottiswood
Aug 2009 Advanced |
9 votes
21480 views
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Brett & Bart's favorite spaghettiThis is an old Italian recipe that I've been cooking for 30 years, and my boys and husband all love it. I got… |
jeanne templeman
Nov 2008 Intermediate |
8 votes
15221 views
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Grilled Salmon with Basil Cream SauceGrilled salmon goes very well with lemon and basil. This cream sauce makes an interesting and attractive dish… |
John Spottiswood
Feb 2011 Advanced |
7 votes
6300 views
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Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and TomatoesThis is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really… |
John Spottiswood
Jan 2011 Advanced |
6 votes
8092 views
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Spaghetti with Seafood in Tomato and Herb sauceA colleague of mine brought in some fresh oregano, marjoram, and Italian parsley from his garden, so I looked… |
John Spottiswood
Jul 2012 Advanced |
5 votes
3390 views
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Homemade ManicottiThis recipe is simple and absolutely delicious. It is a reasonable amount of work, so good to cook for a large party or family gathering. It is… |
Nancy Miyasaki
May 2008 Intermediate |
6 votes
19753 views
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Shrimp in Green Garlic SauceWow, this is a really powerful and delicious dish. If you are looking for subtle flavors, search elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a… |
John Spottiswood
Apr 2011 Advanced |
5 votes
8536 views
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