Italian Recipes
Get to Know Ella Mills of Deliciously Ella (+ Her Favorite Cozy, Plant-Based Pasta Recipe)
Since starting her Deliciously Ella brand in 2012, Ella Mills has championed colorful, nourishing, plant-based food, building a community of over 4 million people across social media platforms. On the Deliciously Ella website, you’ll find recipes like Pesto Lasagne, Herby Chickpea Burgers, and Sweet Potato Brownies, and now, almost 100 plant-based food products in supermarkets ...
Healthy Reset Meal Plan: Salmon Pasta with Roasted Squash and Garlic Tomato Sauce
This recipe is part of the Healthy Reset Meal Plan, our 5-day program of throw-‘em-together lunches or dinners designed to help you cook and eat healthy while minimizing waste. Salmon Pasta with Roasted Squash and Garlic Tomato Sauce Recipe Yield: 2 servingsActive Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 8 ounces dried pasta or noodle of ...
Vegan Recipe: Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
If you’ve ever longed for a dinner that feels indulgent yet clean, this vegan roasted red pepper pasta delivers on both fronts. Built around a vibrant red pepper sauce made from roasted peppers, garlic, and creamy coconut milk, this dish brings that rich, luxurious texture you’d expect from a classic pasta but without dairy, and ...
14 Types of Pasta + Our Favorite Italian-Inspired Recipes for Every Diet
Wheat might be the most traditional ingredient, but today’s modern options—made with everything from lentils to cauliflower—mean pasta is always on the menu.
15 Kid-Friendly Recipes
When it comes to kid-friendly recipes, there are two options: recipes you can make with a young sous chef by your side, and recipes you need to tackle alone (but will be devoured by the whole family). Today’s post highlights both, so you can bring some sanity back to the kitchen. Let’s dive in!
Pantry Pasta with White Beans, Olives and Capers
In search of a creative way to make pasta this week? Just look in your pantry! Chef Megan Mitchell shares her go-to pantry pasta recipe, which you can make in under 20 minutes.
How to Make Lasagna
In case you think having an Italian grandmother is a requirement to being able to make a good lasagna, we’re here to tell you that it’s easier than you think. Of course, it always helps to stand next to an expert in the kitchen, but we’re going to teach you how to make the best ...
Ways to Use Pesto
Pesto is one of the most versatile condiments around. From classic Italian preparations (cue the basil and pine nuts) to more unconventional recipes (hello, kale pesto with pumpkin seeds), pesto sauce instantly elevates dinner. And parents, take note—pesto is a kid-friendly way to add extra nutrients to your family’s diet. Just add a scoop of ...
This Keto-Friendly Lasagna Makes a Comforting Fall Meal
Lasagna on a keto diet? It’s possible, and in this episode of Prep School, Megan Mitchell shows you how. She smartly swaps in cabbage leaves for sheets of noodles, and amps up the tomato sauce using aromatics like garlic, onion, meaty mushrooms, and red wine. After just one bite of this ketogenic-friendly lasagna, we’re betting ...
Discover Thrive Market Biodynamic® Pastas (and Taste the Difference!)
The story of Thrive Market Biodynamic® Pastas begins in the Tavoliere delle Puglie region of Italy, where organic whole wheat is biodynamically farmed and crafted into pasta using old-world techniques. Not familiar with biodynamic farming? Below, we’re breaking it down and offering a closer look at how the technique sets our pasta apart.
Keto Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe
[schema description]Gnocchi is typically made with potatoes, a keto diet no-no. But we found a way to enjoy this Italian comfort food using cauliflower as a starch stand-in—and we might like this version even better than the original! Each gnocchi is pillowy soft and a drizzle of brown butter scented with woody thyme doesn’t hurt, ...
Keto Cabbage Lasagna Recipe
[schema description]There’s no sense in feeling deprived on a keto diet, which is why we present … lasagna! Cabbage leaves stand in for noodles to help you enjoy the satisfaction of comfort food while sticking to your meal plan. Who would have thought that lasagna with cabbage would taste so good? There’s a bit of prep ...
Italian Meatballs Recipe
[schema description]If it’s not Sunday supper without a big bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, you’ll want this recipe in your arsenal. For our meatballs, we use a combination of beef and pork, and mix it up with garlic, Parmesan, and parsley for freshness. Snack on these as-is (crisp on the outside, tender on the inside) ...
Red Lentil Penne Vodka Recipe
[schema description]Gluten-free pasta lovers are living in a Renaissance age—when it comes to noodles, that is. From spaghetti to fusilli, this Italian staple has been perfected with all kinds of alternate ingredients like beans, legumes (we’re looking at you, lentils!), and GF flours. So pull out your stock pot and get ready for a meal ...
Drunken Pasta Recipe
[schema description]One of those days? Have some wine with dinner! And we don’t mean pour yourself a glass (although that’s not a bad idea), we mean: add an entire bottle of red to your pot, along with garlic and red pepper flakes. It makes a ruby red sauce that our gluten-free spaghetti drinks right up. ...
Almond Biscotti with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
If you’ve ever wandered into an Italian café and been charmed by the crisp, twice-baked cookie that’s perfect for dunking in coffee, you’ve met biscotti — a classic cookie hailing from Italy whose name literally means “twice baked.” Traditionally made with flour, sugar, eggs, and nuts, biscotti are shaped into logs, baked once, then sliced ...
Perfect Carbonara Recipe
[schema description]There’s an art to mastering perfect carbonara, but it’s easy to practice in your own kitchen with these tips for making restaurant-quality pasta at home! First, start with well-salted water so the noodles absorb extra flavor while boiling. Second, finish the spaghetti in the skillet with salty pancetta and oil, adding splashes of starchy ...
Chlorella Avocado Pesto Noodles Recipe
[schema description]Swirl your fork around this superfood pasta! We take pesto to another level by adding a scoop of chlorella powder to classic ingredients like basil and garlic. But that’s not all! Avocado adds creaminess, pistachios bring the nuttiness, and it’s all tossed with perfectly cooked spaghetti for a fast, satisfying main course you can ...
Healthy & Easy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe (Dairy-Free + Vegan)
If you love the creamy indulgence of classic Alfredo — silky sauce, rich flavor, and comforting pasta — but want to keep it plant-based (and optionally gluten-free), this vegan version of Fettuccine Alfredo shows exactly how it’s done. The traditional Alfredo trio of butter, heavy cream, and Parmesan is replaced by a clever blend: cooked ...
Mushroom Bolognese & Sauce
If you love the comforting, hearty familiarity of a classic meat-based ragù but follow a vegan (or gluten-free) lifestyle, this Mushroom Bolognese is proof that you don’t need meat to get that same rich, satisfying depth. In this version, finely chopped mushrooms — browned until golden — replace the traditional ground meat, giving the sauce ...
Coconut Lime Panna Cotta Recipe
[schema description]Cold Italian custard—or panna cotta—has a lot going for it. This dessert can handle just about any flavor combo you dream up, and being able to make it in advance means it’s a no-brainer for effortless dinner parties. In this version, each bite gets a protein boost with a scoop of vanilla-flavored bone broth ...
Chicken Broth Risotto with Peas and Asparagus
[schema description]Risotto is the perfect canvas for celebrating spring vegetables. Although it requires a bit of attention (constantly stirring the rice helps release starch so each grain becomes plump and creamy), the end result is worth the effort! Asparagus, peas, and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese swirl with flavorful chicken broth for a comforting ...
Italian Breakfast Skillet Recipe
Here, a simple egg scramble gets a Mediterranean spin with cherry tomatoes, zucchini, and EVOO. Basil is rich in potassium and a good source of iron and vitamins A, C, and K. The addition of this powerful, aromatic herb will make you feel as though you’re vacationing in Italy.
Cacio e Pepe Recipe Using Zucchini Noodles
[schema description]When Roman simplicity meets vegetable innovation, you get zucchini noodle cacio e pepe — a minimalist dish that transforms zucchini into a silky pasta alternative, paired with sharp Pecorino Romano cheese and freshly ground black pepper. Thrive Market’s version captures the heart of this Italian classic while making it lighter, quicker, and naturally gluten-free.