Today's Dish A Family Dinner Party with Italian Flare something for everyone in the ococ family.
- Katherine Victoria Vananderland
- Jan 5, 2021
- 9 min read
Amazing Recipes at Taste of Home for Italian Meals
Amazing Recipes for Mushroom Lovers
Ravioli Casserole
Ingredients
1 package (20 ounces) refrigerated cheese ravioli
3-1/2 cups pasta sauce
2 cups small-curd 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Minced fresh parsley, optional
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare ravioli according to package directions; drain. Spread 1 cup spaghetti sauce in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the ravioli, 1-1/4 cups sauce, 1 cup cottage cheese and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Bake, uncovered, until bubbly, 30-40 minutes. Let stand 5-10 minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 518 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1411mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.
Ground Beef Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 package (8 ounces) no-cook lasagna noodles
8 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 jar (15 ounces) Alfredo sauce
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Directions
In a large skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce.
In a small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley and pepper. Spread 1 cup meat mixture onto the bottom of an ungreased 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Arrange four noodles over sauce, breaking noodles to fit if necessary; layer with half of the ricotta mixture, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1 cup meat mixture.
Top with four noodles, spinach, Alfredo sauce and 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Continue layering with four noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1 cup meat mixture. Add any remaining noodles; top with remaining meat mixture and mozzarella cheese.
Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until noodles are tender.
Nutrition Facts 1 piece: 757 calories, 40g fat (23g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 1362mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 55g protein.
Chicken Parmesan Burgers
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup marinara sauce, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped or shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound ground chicken
4 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Fresh basil leaves, optional
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Directions
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from heat; cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine 1/4 cup marinara sauce, chopped mozzarella cheese, bread crumbs, seasonings and onion mixture. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. With wet hands, shape into four 1/2-in.-thick patties.
In the same skillet, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook burgers until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Top with sliced mozzarella cheese; cook, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes.
Serve in buns; top with remaining 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese and, if desired, basil leaves.
Nutrition Facts 1 burger: 603 calories, 33g fat (10g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1275mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 38g protein.
Quick Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
3 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups frozen cheese tortellini
Shredded Parmesan cheese, optional
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Directions
In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and onion is tender, 5-7 minutes, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add the garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, pasta sauce, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, vinegar, parsley flakes, sugar, oregano, salt and pepper; bring to a boil.
Add tortellini; cook, uncovered, until tortellini are tender, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. If desired, top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 192 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 1167mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein.
Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
Ingredients
1 jar (15 ounces) roasted garlic Alfredo sauce
2 cups water
2 cups rotisserie chicken, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach
4 teaspoons prepared pesto
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine the first 6 ingredients; bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in gnocchi and spinach; cook until gnocchi float, 3-8 minutes. Top each serving with pesto.
Editor's Note Look for potato gnocchi in the pasta or frozen foods section. Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 586 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
Crunchy Vegetable Salad
Ingredients
2 cups cauliflowerets
2 cups broccoli florets
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 small red onion, sliced
1 to 1-1/2 cups Italian salad dressing
Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 176 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 698mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up
Ingredients
2 tablespoons hummus
1 whole wheat tortilla (8 inches)
1/4 cup torn mixed salad greens
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons thinly sliced cucumber
2 tablespoons alfalfa sprouts
2 tablespoons shredded carrot
1 tablespoon balsamic vinaigrette
Directions
Spread hummus over tortilla. Layer with salad greens, onion, cucumber, sprouts and carrot. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Roll up tightly.
Nutrition Facts 1 wrap: 235 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat.
Vegetable Ribbons
Ingredients
3 medium carrots, peeled
2 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
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Directions
Using a vegetable peeler, cut the vegetables lengthwise into very thin strips.
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add broth. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced to 1/3 cup. Add the vegetable strips and 1 tablespoon parsley; cook and stir for 2 minutes or just until crisp-tender. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Serve with a slotted spoon.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 88 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 190mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
Six-Fruit Salad
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup cubed honeydew melon
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1 large apple, chopped
1 large navel orange, peeled and chopped
1 large ripe banana, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup orange juice
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Directions
In a large bowl, combine the fruit. Drizzle with orange juice and stir gently. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit.
Fresh Fruit Salad
Ingredients
4 cups fresh strawberries, halved
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 to 3 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced
2 bananas, sliced
2 cups seedless grapes, halved
1 cup plain yogurt or vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Directions
In a large salad bowl, combine strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, bananas and grapes.
In a small bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, sugar and vanilla. Serve with fruit.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 104 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.
Pina Colada Fruit Salad
Ingredients
1 can (10 ounces) frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple-orange juice
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
1/8 teaspoon coconut extract
1-1/2 cups green grapes
1-1/2 cups seedless red grapes
1-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1-1/2 cups halved fresh strawberries
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
Thinly sliced fresh mint, optional
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Directions
For dressing, mix first 5 ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Place fruit in a large bowl; toss gently with dressing.
Refrigerate, covered, until serving. If desired, top with mint.
Test Kitchen TipsFor an instant tropical smoothie, puree leftovers with a touch of yogurt. This looks and tastes fab garnished with toasted coconut.
Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 225 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
Mushroom Marsala with Barley
Ingredients
1-1/2 pounds baby portobello mushrooms, cut into 3/4-in. chunks
1 cup thinly sliced shallots
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
3/4 cup Marsala wine, divided
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 cups cooked barley
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Directions
In a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker, combine mushrooms, shallots, olive oil and thyme. Add 1/4 cup Marsala wine. Cook, covered, on low about 4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in sour cream, flour, lemon zest, salt and remaining Marsala. Cook, covered, on low 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with goat cheese and parsley. Serve with hot cooked barley.
Test Kitchen tipsMarsala is an Italian wine fortified with alcohol. Its distinctive flavor is found in many Italian desserts, entrees and side dishes. You can substitute red or white wine, beer or broth for the Marsala. Be prepared: This will change the flavor dramatically. When fresh wild mushrooms are in season, swap in a medley of them for the baby portobellos. Nutrition Facts 3/4 cup: 235 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 fat, 1 vegetable.
Portobello Mushroom and Cream Cheese Taquitos
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
8 ounces large portobello mushrooms, gills discarded, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 ounces whole-milk ricotta cheese
10 flour tortillas (8 inches)
Oil for deep-fat frying
Major Grey's chutney
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Directions
In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat olive oil to 350°. Add mushrooms; saute 4 minutes. Add oregano, thyme, pepper flakes and salt; saute until mushrooms are browned, 4-6 minutes. Cool. Wipe out skillet.
Combine cheeses; fold in mushrooms, mixing well. Spread 3 tablespoons of mushroom mixture on bottom half of each tortilla. Roll up tightly, making sure filling isn't seeping from either end. Secure rolls with toothpicks.
In same skillet, heat oil to 375°. Fry taquitos, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. When taquitos are cool enough to handle, discard toothpicks. Serve with chutney.
Nutrition Facts
1 appetizer: 375 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
Swiss Mushroom Loaf
Ingredients
1 loaf (1 pound) Italian bread, unsliced
1 block (8 ounces) Swiss cheese, cut into cubes
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup softened butter, cubed
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
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Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. Cut bread diagonally into 1-in. slices to within 1 in. of bottom of loaf. Repeat cuts in opposite direction. Place cheese cubes and mushrooms in cuts.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine remaining ingredients; microwave, covered, on high until butter is melted, 30-60 seconds. Stir until blended. Spoon over bread.
Wrap loaf in foil; place on a baking sheet. Bake until cheese is melted, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts 1 serving: 214 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
Porcini Mac & Cheese
Ingredients
1 package (1 ounce) dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup boiling water
1 package (16 ounces) small pasta shells
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 cup chopped baby portobello mushrooms
1 shallot, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup pumpkin or amber ale
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded fontina cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup soft bread crumbs
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine dried porcini mushrooms and boiling water; let stand 15-20 minutes or until mushrooms are softened. Remove with a slotted spoon; rinse and finely chop. Discard liquid. Set aside mushrooms. Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente.
Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add portobello mushrooms and shallot; cook and stir 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in milk and beer. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheeses, salt and reserved porcini mushrooms.
Drain pasta; add to mushroom mixture and toss to combine. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with bread crumbs. Bake, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
Editor's Note To make soft bread crumbs, tear bread into pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Cover and pulse until crumbs form. One slice of bread yields 1/2 to 3/4 cup crumbs. Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups: 723 calories, 33g fat (19g saturated fat), 97mg cholesterol, 968mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 30g protein.
Mushroom Bacon Bites
Ingredients
24 medium fresh mushrooms
12 bacon strips, halved
1 cup barbecue sauce
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Directions
Wrap each mushroom with a piece of bacon; secure with a toothpick. Thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with barbecue sauce.
Grill, uncovered, over indirect medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is crisp and the mushrooms are tender, turning and basting occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts 1 appetizer: 82 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
Strawberry-Carrot Smoothies
Ingredients
2 cups reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt
1 cup carrot juice
1 cup orange juice
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1 cup frozen unsweetened sliced strawberries
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Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender; cover and process until smooth.
Nutrition Facts 1 cup: 141 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 79mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1/2 reduced-fat milk.
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