Italian recipes with 500 or fewer calories costing less than $3.0 per serving with photo

Shrimp Scampi with Angel Hair Pasta

This is a spin off of the Cheesecake Factory's recipe!

Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry

There is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful…

Bruschetta Appetizers

Bruschetta Appetizers is an easy and quick recipe for a delicious, cheesy, Italian appetizer. Main Ingredients include: Feta cheese, black olives,…

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

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…

Skinny and Delicious Chicken and Eggplant Pasta for 326 Calories!

We know it’s a mouthful but we’re talking real Italian comfort food here.…

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

Broiled Roma Tomatoes

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

Elegant Shrimp Scampi Pasta Lightened Up

For a romantic dinner, try this superb shrimp, sauteed in a buttery, garlic and lemon wine sauce. It doesn’t…

Easter Maritozzi

Rising Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes If you want to make something even more sinful, Italian pastry shops often squirt whipped cream into…

Spaghetti & Meat Sauce

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer is an easy, quick and healthy, recipe for any holiday, or event. perfect for…

Italian Marinated Mushrooms With Pecan Smoked Garlic

These mushrooms and garlic make a great addition to an antipasti platter or as an additon to a salad. Add…

Bucatini with bacon and peas

Cheesy, flavorful pasta with a touch of green.

Gnudi

These are also referred to as "Naked Ravioli". They are like a Gnocchi made from ricotta cheese and a very small amount of flour. My recipe is…