| Nothing fills your belly up better than a delicious bowl of | | | | dish, some diced chicken or grilled shrimp would make |
| pasta. If you are tired of the same old boring spaghetti | | | | a great addition to the pasta. Another easy recipe is a |
| and lasagna, there are some delicious Italian dinner | | | | pasta dish with a simple tomato sauce that is a staple |
| ideas that combined tasty pastas with other satisfying | | | | in Italy. It is called Amatriciana. You simply sauté |
| ingredients that your family will be begging you to | | | | finely diced onion with thick cut pancetta until the |
| make time and time again! Italian food doesn't always | | | | pancetta is crisp. Once crisp, add canned tomato |
| have to mean heavy pasta dishes filled with rich | | | | sauce, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper and toss |
| cheeses and loaded with calories. In fact, most Italian | | | | with your desired pasta. This simple dish is full of flavor |
| people living in Italy do not eat this way. Their meals | | | | and is extremely satisfying. |
| are light and minimal, using simple, fresh ingredients. | | | | If you don't feel like a pasta dish, there are many other |
| These dishes do not take long at all to make and are | | | | Italian dinner ideas that don't require any pasta at all. |
| a great alternative to the traditional Italian meals that | | | | You may be surprised to know that Italian's are big |
| you are used to. | | | | seafood eaters. Salmon is a popular fish that they eat |
| A quick and easy Italian meal that is light and delicious | | | | often. To give an Italian spin to your salmon, marinade it |
| is a simple tomato dish. Simply toss diced tomatoes, | | | | with a pesto mixture consisting of blended fresh basil |
| fresh basil, a touch of diced garlic and diced fresh | | | | leaves, parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil and pine |
| mozzarella cheese to hot spaghetti noodles and you | | | | nuts. Pesto is also a delicious marinade for shrimp as |
| have a yummy tomato caprese pasta dish that will | | | | well. It will give your seafood a tangy alternative to the |
| satisfy your taste buds without having that overly-full | | | | norm. |
| feeling. If you would like to add a little protein to this | | | | |