Italian Dinner Favorites

From family-friendly takes on the classics, to the labor of love you’re so proud to serve, my Italian Dinner Favorites are sure to make your meal magnifico!

The best bucatini bolognese, burrata caprese, chopped Caesar Salad, and ravioli lasagna.

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Homemade baked meatballs and a simple marinara sauce make this Spaghetti and Meatballs an easy, classic Italian dinner they’ll devour!

Quick and Easy Cacio e Pepe

A simple and flavorful Italian pasta dish the whole family will love, this Quick and Easy Cacio e Pepe is a midweek dinner must-have.

A large white, gold-rimmed serving bowl of cacio e Pepe.

Homemade Chicken Parmesan

Tender, juicy breaded chicken cutlets under melting cheese and a layer of perfectly simple marinara sauce. Make dinner an event to remember with delicious Homemade Chicken Parmesan.

Chicken parmesan over marinara sauce and a bed of angel hair pasta on a white dinner plate.

Lemon Ricotta Linguini with Pancetta and Peas

Dig into a creamy, satisfying meal with this Lemon Ricotta Linguini with Pancetta and Peas. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner ready in about 20 minutes.

A gold rimmed white bowl of linguini with a white sauce with peas and pancetta on a white marble counter.

Tuscan Tortellini Soup

This Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for a chilly winter day. It’s so easy to make and is bursting with delicious Tuscan flavors!

From start to finish, this One-Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a breeze. Tender white meat chicken and a light and creamy parmesan sauce over your favorite pasta in a simple yet filling one dish dinner they’ll devour.

A wooden spoon scooping chicken Alfredo pasta from a stainless steel pot.

Pizza Perfection

From easy snacks to homemade pizza dough and creative meal ideas, My Favorite Pizza Recipes answer that pizza craving deliciously and without the delivery fee!

Sheet pan pizza, pizza muffins, heart shaped tortilla pizzas, and quick and easy pizza dough.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad

Fabulous Chicken Pesto Pasta Salad that’s tossed in a deliciously creamy spinach basil pesto made with yogurt to keep it on the lighter side for a perfect summer dish!

A large white serving bowl of pasta salad with mozzarella balls, cherry tomato halves, chunks of chicken and a green pesto sauce.

Ravioli Lasagna

A creamy spinach and ricotta filling between layers of cheese ravioli and an Italian sausage pasta sauce all topped with melting mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. It’s heaven in a casserole dish! Ravioli Lasagna is a hearty, filling, delicious dinner that’s easy to make and everyone loves!

A wooden spoon holding pasta covered in tomato sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and fresh herbs over a white casserole dish of lasagna.

Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls

For an appetizer or a casual dinner, these Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls are so savory and satisfying. With pre-made dinner rolls, saucy meatballs, melty cheese and fresh herbs, they’re as easy as they are delicious!

A baking sheet with garlic rolls toped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.

Burrata Caprese Platter

Burrata, tomato and fresh basil topped with pesto, pistachios and lemon zest make this Burrata Caprese Platter a creamy, dreamy appetizer.

A round white dish with sliced tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil on top of burrata.

Chopped Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Crisp romaine, salty parmesan and a flavorful dressing tossed with crunchy homemade croutons. This Chopped Caesar Salad is an easy, straight-forward recipe that is sure to become your go-to salad.

A large white serving bowl filled with caesar salad topped with croutons. Two wooden spoons stick out from under the salad.

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

No boiling pasta or breading chicken to make this Chicken Parmesan Casserole. An incredibly easy and fun spin on this family-favorite!

Toasted Tortellini Bites

These scrumptious Toasted Tortellini Bites surround soft, warm cheese tortellini with a crunchy, seasoned breadcrumb coating that’s just right for dipping in warm marinara.

The Best Bucatini Bolognese

The Best Bucatini Bolognese you will ever eat! Full of flavor and rich texture, it’s a labor of love that is so worth the effort for its comfort and enjoyment.

Turkey Lasagna

Gather the family around the table for the comfort of a hot, delicious meal with my Crowd-Pleasing Turkey Lasagna. Fresh herbs, creamy cheeses, and ground turkey make this pasta dish a labor of love that everyone will enjoy.

Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Chicken nuggets smothered in marinara sauce and melting cheese on buttery Hawaiian rolls make these Easy Chicken Parmesan Sliders the perfect solution to feeding a crowd deliciously.

Chicken parmesan sliders on a wooden cutting board on a white marble counter.

Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi

A fabulous and flavorful dish! Tender Sweet Potato Ricotta Gnocchi covered in a rich garlic brown butter herb sauce and topped with fresh lemon ricotta.

A gold-rimmed white bowl of sweet potato gnocchi with a dollop of fresh ricotta on top.

Meatball Stuffed Pasta Shells

Jumbo pasta shells filled with melty cheese, marinara and meatballs make for such an easy appetizer or meal! Everyone will ask for these Meatball Stuffed Pasta Shells again and again!

A pyrex baking dish filled with jumbo pasta shells stuffed with meatballs, sauce and mozzarella cheese.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and al dente pasta come together in this easy and flavorful Caprese Pasta Salad.

A large glass serving bowl of capers pasta salad with halved cheery tomatoes, bite sized mozzarella balls and corkscrew pasta.

If you make any of my Italian Dinner Favorites, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!

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