Quick and easy kid friendly Italian recipes with 300 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

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Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry

Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry

There 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
Roasted Broccoli

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…

John Spottiswood
Jan 2011
Advanced
25 votes
21183 views
Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jan 2014
Professional
3 votes
9085 views
Lasagna

Lasagna

Very easy to make. Can be done with or without ground beef!

Sofia Reino
Mar 2010
Advanced
2 votes
4445 views
Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Top SF Chronicle Recipe: Pasta with Broccoli and Spicy Sausage

Our 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
Bubble Up Pizza

Bubble Up Pizza

Modified version of the original Pampered Chef Bubble Up Pizza Recipe

Beth Roan
Mar 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
3659 views
Chicken with Olives, capers & Tomatoes

Chicken with Olives, capers & Tomatoes

This is is very quick recipe, it only require couple of ingredients and it can be serve with variety of…

MANJULA
Nov 2011
Advanced
2 votes
5995 views
Zuppa Toscana

Zuppa Toscana

Healthy and Delicious version of *eghemm, Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana.

Healthy Mamma
Dec 2010
Advanced
2 votes
7129 views
Creamy Tomato Soup Florentine

Creamy Tomato Soup Florentine

This dreamy tomato soup comes together really quickly. We’ve added some crumbled whole wheat bread to thicken it and spinach to make it even…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Apr 2011
Professional
1 vote
5646 views
Cod fillets in a milky sauce

Cod fillets in a milky sauce

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

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Oct 2012
Intermediate
2 votes
4915 views
Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

Suppa di matrimonio Italiano ( Wedding Soup)

I believe this soup was served at weddings and family gatherings because it was quick and easy to prepare,…

J. Gino Genovesi
Jul 2013
Professional
1 vote
4509 views
Cantuccini with dates and thyme

Cantuccini with dates and thyme

Aromatic, dry and crunchy biscuits with no added sugar that ideally complement a cup of coffee or tea. Also, great nibbles to put into the school…

Easy Cook - Laka kuharica
Feb 2015
Intermediate
1 vote
1928 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
Polenta Squares w/Sherry Mushroom Sauce

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…

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
1 vote
3361 views
Italian Tuna Burgers

Italian Tuna Burgers

A nice healthy flavorful lunch.

Dana Salvo
Mar 2011
Advanced
2 votes
3400 views