Top Italian-Inspired Lunch or Dinner - Part 2

Discover authentic Italian-Inspired Lunch or Dinner recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.

Italian-Inspired
Lunch or Dinner
Italian-Inspired
Medium
A

Beet Pizza

4.0
(950 reviews)

A vibrant and colorful pizza featuring earthy beets, creamy goat cheese, and a touch of nutty flavor from walnuts. A unique twist on a classic favorite!

32 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
60%
70
Italian-Inspired
Medium
A+

Summer Pesto Stir Fry

4.4
(1626 reviews)

A vibrant and flavorful summer stir fry featuring fresh pesto, seasonal vegetables, and a light, refreshing taste.

20 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check pesto ingredients)
75%
65
Italian-inspired
Medium
A

Pasta With Vegetables And Blue Cheese

4.0
(729 reviews)

A simple and flavorful pasta dish with fresh vegetables and a creamy blue cheese sauce.

30 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
70%
65
Italian-inspired
Easy
A-

Smoked Salmon, Asparagus and Caper Pasta

4.3
(756 reviews)

A creamy and flavorful pasta dish featuring smoked salmon, asparagus, and capers.

20 min
550 cal
Pescatarian
60%
65
Italian-Inspired
Medium
C+

Hearty Fennel Soup with Sausage and Gouda Croutons

4.2
(1107 reviews)

A comforting and flavorful fennel soup featuring sweet Italian sausage and topped with cheesy Gouda croutons.

72 min
450 cal
Dairy-Free (if cheese is omitted)
Gluten-Free (if baguette is omitted)
60%
75
Italian-inspired
Medium
C+

Yet Another Spontaneous Soup

4.1
(608 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful vegetable soup with lentils and chickpeas, perfect for a spontaneous meal.

60 min
250 cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
75%
65
Italian-Inspired
Medium
A+

Tomatoes Stuffed With Basil And Shiitake Mushrooms

4.3
(1442 reviews)

A savory and aromatic dish featuring ripe tomatoes filled with a flavorful mixture of basil, shiitake mushrooms, rice, and Parmesan cheese.

30 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gluten-free rice is used)
75%
65
Italian-inspired
Easy
A

Sun-Dried Tomato And Chickpea Spaghetti

4.3
(608 reviews)

A simple and flavorful spaghetti dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and chickpeas.

20 min
500 cal
Vegetarian
85%
65
Italian-inspired
Medium
A+

Orrechiette with Caramelized Sweet Onion & Raisins

4.4
(1894 reviews)

A flavorful pasta dish featuring orrechiette pasta, caramelized sweet onions, and plump golden raisins, enhanced with garlic-infused olive oil and a touch of madeira wine.

30 min
500 cal
Vegetarian
75%
70
Italian-inspired
Easy
A-

Creamy Salmon And Lemon Pasta

4.5
(484 reviews)

A quick and easy pasta dish featuring smoked salmon, creamy sauce, and a zesty lemon flavor.

20 min
600 cal
Pescatarian
75%
65
Italian-inspired
Medium
A-

Pasta and Sautéed Vegetables

4.1
(604 reviews)

A simple and healthy pasta dish with a variety of sautéed vegetables, perfect for a quick and easy meal.

30 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan (if using vegetable stock)
75%
60
Italian-inspired
Medium
A+

Vegetable Cheese Soup

4.3
(667 reviews)

A comforting and cheesy vegetable soup with rice noodles.

30 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check noodles)
70%
65
Italian-inspired
Easy
A-

Canned Tomato and Chickpea Minestrone

4.1
(1253 reviews)

A quick and easy minestrone soup using canned tomatoes and chickpeas, perfect for a simple and flavorful meal.

40 min
300 cal
Gluten-Free (check stock cube)
Dairy-Free
85%
65
Italian-inspired
Medium
A

Pasta with Tuna and Zucchini in Cream Sauce

4.2
(1149 reviews)

A quick and easy pasta dish with tuna, zucchini, and a creamy sauce.

25 min
550 cal
Pescatarian
70%
75
Italian-inspired
Medium
A+

Funky Broccoli Pasta

4.1
(1818 reviews)

A savory and unique pasta dish featuring broccoli, olives, sardines, and pine nuts.

30 min
550 cal
Pescatarian
Mediterranean-inspired
75%
65
Italian-Inspired
Medium
C+

Kale, Mushroom and Tomato Sauté With Polenta

4.3
(1528 reviews)

A savory and healthy dish featuring sautéed kale, mushrooms, and tomatoes served over golden-brown polenta.

30 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free polenta)
75%
65
Italian-inspired
Easy
C+

Creamy Avocado Pesto Pasta

4.1
(1848 reviews)

A quick and easy pasta dish featuring creamy avocado pesto, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

12 min
500 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-free (if using gluten-free pasta)
65%
75
Italian-Inspired
Easy
A-

Tortellini and Mushroom Broth

4.0
(349 reviews)

A quick and easy soup featuring cheese tortellini, mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach in a flavorful chicken broth.

20 min
350 cal
Vegetarian (if using vegetable stock and cheese tortellini without meat)
Gluten-containing (unless using gluten-free tortellini)
75%
65
Italian-Inspired
Medium
A-

Sweet Potato and Ricotta Terrine with Spicy Tomato Sauce

4.5
(551 reviews)

A savory terrine featuring layers of sweet potato and creamy ricotta, complemented by a zesty and spicy tomato sauce. Perfect for a sophisticated lunch or light dinner.

75 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if gluten-free bread is used)
75%
65
Italian-inspired
Easy
A-

Creamy Fettuccine with Peas and Flowers

4.4
(1978 reviews)

A delightful vegetarian pasta dish featuring creamy Parmesan sauce, fresh peas, and edible flowers.

20 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
60%
65