Italian main dish recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Soba Noodles with Asparagus, Parmesan, Bacon & Egg

This recipe sounds strange...but if you can get over the unusual ingredients you are in for an amazing meal.…

Chicken in a herby tomato sauce

Deliciously aromatic dish that virtually cooks itself

Florentine Salisbury Steak

This dish is restaurant quality food which when served with mashed potatoes and green beans makes a delightful presentation. At home,this was a…

Fresh fettucine with sauce Bolognese

This rich, meaty tomato sauce, based on the Ragu alla Bolognese, doesn't need to cook for a long time to be…

Pot Of Beans (Italian Style)

This family recipe is from my mother, Anne. Every Christmas and Easter she cooked a ham. This recipe was a way to be frugal and use every bit of it.…

Rustic Tomato Sauce with Roasted Peppers and Cannellini Beans

This is both delicious and satisfying with a good loaf of bread. With Love, Catherine xo

Italian Sausage and Pasta

Pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli and olive oil.

“Unique” Stuffed Shells and Tomato Sauce

Involtini di cavolo ( Stuffed Cabbage)

I know there are many recipes on how to make stuffed cabbage rolls. I like to use fresh ingredients and pride…

Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta Bake

This One-Pot Cheesy Pumpkin Pasta is perfect for the upcoming fall season. It has a beautiful orange color that just blends with the mood of the…

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

Easy Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan is a simple delicious version of this classic Italian dish! Ready in just…

Bisquick Lasagna

This is well worth the time to make. It will bring smiles to the faces you love. Enjoy with Love, Catherine

Cod fillets in a milky sauce

Cod with a little onion and a little milk: one of the most classic north Italian fish recipes.

Spicy Romano Chicken & Pasta

An adapted version of the yummy Johnny Carino's Spicy Romano Chicken

Cheesy Vegetable Lasagna

This is the best meal I have found to hide vegetables. You can use any raw vegetable you want. I prefer zucchini but you could use squash, broccoli,…