Italian appetizers & snacks recipes with 100 or fewer calories

The Stinking Rose ® Garlic Rose Relish

Risi e Bisi

This delectable spring dish, a soup with fresh pea pod stock, fresh peas and rice, was once served with great pomp and ceremony to the Magnificent…

Lasagne Verdi all Bolognese

This is the recipe that I have learnt to make in Bologna. It does take long preparation but it is well worth it. The Lasagne - the dish is called…

Borage filled Ravioli

Early Spring ravioli filled with country borage and ricotta, with a walnut pesto and a finish of barely melted butter and fresh marjoram

Dolce al Mascarpone

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

Cavatelli e Bietole

A healthy vegetarian pasta from Southern Italy, this diish consists of home made 6 finger Cavatelli dressed simply with wilted Swiss Chard sauteed…

Gnocchi Carmelita's Way

For soft light fluffy pillows that taste of potato, I have always made potato gnocchi without using egg at all and keeping the amount of flour to a…

Stuffed Clam Appetizers

Stuffed Clam Appetizers is a delicious recipe which combines a packaged herb seasoned stuffing mix, bacon, onions and Parmesan cheese. A fantastic…

MINI PROVOLONE POPOVERS

The parmesan here is the catalyst that makes the cheesy flavors jump out of the airy centers. These popovers are best when baked at the last minute,…

La Sfoia Lorda - Pasta Pillows in Broth

A little known Pasta in Brodo home cooking dish from Romagna. It is unknown in Bologna and the Emilia part of…

Naples Style Meat Ragù

The other great Ragù, besides the one from Bologna, is prepared in a very different way and is much richer in tomatoes

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…

Ravioli with Peas and Prosciutto

This is a dish we made on a cooking class about a week ago using the first fresh peas of the season. Vibrantly…

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…

Almonds in dark chocolate

Quick and easy after-dinner treats. These delicious morsels of velvety chocolate and crunchy almonds are quick and easy to put together and make a…