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Pan-Seared White Fish with Charred Corn Polenta & Green Goddess Drizzle
Crispy-skinned fish, creamy polenta, fresh herb oil
580 cal · 43g protein · 30 min
Cuisine & meal · 33 recipes
Italian-Style Dinner Recipes
Italian-inspired dinner ideas with full method and macros. Every recipe below is from the Delicious.com kitchen, with full method, macros and a one-tap grocery list.
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Braised Lamb Shoulder with Charred Fennel, Roasted Garlic Jus & Soft Polenta
Tender lamb, aromatic vegetables, silky grain bed
990 cal · 51g protein · 183 min
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Braised Lentil & Mushroom Ragù with Creamy Polenta
Rich, slow-cooked lentils and mushrooms in a wine-and-tomato sauce over soft polenta.
1108 cal · 46g protein · 53 min
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Zucchini Lasagna
Low-carb pasta-free lasagna with tender zucchini layers
517 cal · 36g protein · 70 min
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Marinara Sauce
Tomato-forward, garlicky, and deeply savory
163 cal · 2g protein · 30 min
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Instant Pot Risotto
Creamy, luxurious rice cooked in half the time
519 cal · 12g protein · 25 min
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Slow Cooker Bolognese
Rich meat sauce simmered until deeply savory
462 cal · 23g protein · 495 min
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Slow Cooker Lasagna
Layered pasta, rich meat sauce, and creamy cheese in a slow cooker
621 cal · 36g protein · 385 min
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Vegetable Lasagna
Layers of tender pasta, ricotta, and roasted vegetables in tomato sauce
421 cal · 23g protein · 80 min
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Puttanesca
Spaghetti with tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies
629 cal · 20g protein · 28 min
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Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice with earthy mushrooms, Parmesan and white wine
666 cal · 21g protein · 45 min
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Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooked with stock and butter
520 cal · 15g protein · 30 min
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Amatriciana
Spaghetti with guanciale, tomatoes and Pecorino
866 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
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Gnocchi
Pillowy potato dumplings, simple and comforting.
419 cal · 12g protein · 55 min
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Cacio e Pepe
Cheese and black pepper pasta, Roman style
639 cal · 31g protein · 17 min
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Lasagna
Baked layers of pasta, meat sauce, béchamel, and three cheeses
785 cal · 40g protein · 110 min
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Creamy Roman pasta with guanciale, eggs, and Pecorino Romano
862 cal · 29g protein · 30 min
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Spaghetti Bolognese
Slow-simmered ground beef ragù with tomatoes and aromatics
994 cal · 44g protein · 105 min
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Seafood Paella
Saffron rice with mussels, clams, shrimp, and chorizo
652 cal · 38g protein · 65 min
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Chicken Cacciatore
Braised chicken in a rustic tomato, pepper, and wine sauce
661 cal · 36g protein · 70 min
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Chicken Piccata
Tender chicken in a bright, tangy lemon and caper sauce
399 cal · 38g protein · 27 min
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Pan-Seared Galbi-Glazed Short Rib with Shiitake, Chestnut & Jeotgal-Miso Rice
Beef short rib, Korean BBQ glaze, wild mushrooms, aromatic rice infused with fermented shrimp
937 cal · 26g protein · 43 min
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Whole Roasted Branzino en Papillote with Saffron, Capers & Charred Lemon
Mediterranean sea bass steamed in parchment with saffron rice and olives
937 cal · 72g protein · 32 min
Good to know
How long do these take?
Half are done in about 53 minutes. The quickest is around 28 minutes and the longest about 110 minutes, so there is something here whether you have a spare hour or twenty minutes.
Are these authentic Italian recipes?
No, and we do not claim they are. These are dishes built on Italian ingredients and technique by the Delicious kitchen, which is why the pages say Italian-style rather than Italian. They are written to taste right and to work in a home kitchen, not to be a record of traditional cooking.
How many calories are in these?
Most land between 419 and 937 calories a serving. Every recipe shows its own calories plus protein, carbs and fat, calculated per serving rather than per batch.
Do these come with a grocery list?
Yes. Any recipe here can be added to a grocery list that adds up quantities across everything you have chosen and sorts it by aisle, so two recipes needing onions become one line.
