Italian side dishes recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Tomato Sauce

Lovely Springtime Asparagus Risotto

Risotto is one of Italy’s great culinary contributions. In Italy, risotto is often served as a first course or…

Parmesan-Coated Sweet Potato Fries

These are oh so delicious, and super kid friendly !! My grandson still calls them "Nonnie's Cool French Fries"

Tortini ai Funghi copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Risotto Trevigiano copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Broiled Roma Tomatoes

Roma Tomatoes dipped in melted butter, garlic, and parmesan, and then broiled

Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

Although I always ate Polenta growing up, I have just recently been making it for my family. I am really…

Spinaci Aglio e Limone copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Four Cheese Italian Macaroni

Ricotta & Spinach Fritters

Zucchini con Anice

Roasted Broccoli

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and…

Portabella Mushrooms with Vino Cotto (Vincotto)

These hearty portabella mushrooms are a taste sensation with their savory Italian bread crumb topping and…

Crunchy Green Bean Salad

Stuffed Artichokes

I will never forget the first time I ate Stuffed Artichokes.......It was love at first site......25 years later I still make it the same way my mom…