The spicey kick with the balsamic twang gives this meal full of flavor with very few calories.
Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad
This is delicious as a side for a BBQ or as a meal on it’s own. I love the full body flavor of roasted vegetables.
Pasta Salad with Melon, Pancetta, and Ricotta Salata
Like the classic combination of melon and prosciutto? Then you’ll love this main-course pasta salad.
Zucchini Noodles and Shrimp with Almond-Herb Pesto
Pesto has always been a big “love” of mine. This Paleo friendly recipe scratches that itch.
Sage Sweet Potato Noodles with Meatballs
Surprising and delicious combo of flavors.
Killer Zucchini Pasta
This delicious spiral zucchini “pasta” will have you wondering why you ever ate pasta. The tangy sauce really makes this a special dish that will be sure to impress.
Risotto alla Milanese – Classic Risotto
This is the recipe from the wonderful risotto cooking class Melissa, my mom and I took at the Williams-Sonoma Kitchen in San Francisco. You need to stay near the stove, but the flavor is totally worth it!
Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Grilled Ratatouille
This healthy vegetarian pasta dish is light and delicious. The grilled veggies taste great with the nutty whole wheat pasta.
Spaghetti with Pecorino Romano and Black Pepper (Cacio e Pepe)
With just three main ingredients (cheese, pepper, and pasta), this Roman dish would be the best quick meal we ever tasted.
Basil Pesto
My favorite Italian sauce is pesto, I use it for way more than pasta! It’s great on lamb chops, sandwiches and just about anything!
Vegetable Lasagna
Nothing says cold winter day like Lasagna. I love vegetables and this red vegetable lasagna is always a crowd pleaser. Plus it’s even better the next day as leftovers.
Pesto Ravioli with Chicken
I still think this is Melissa’s favorite meal I make. It’s really quick and easy and taste’s great with or without the chicken.
Pumpkin Ravioli with Hazelnut Brown Butter Sauce and Balsamic Drizzle
How Italian can I get, making pumpkin ravioli for our Thanksgiving starter? Warm with the scent of toasted hazelnuts and the perfect combination of pumpkin, rosemary, and sage. Sweet and savory hand-in-hand.
Linguine with Clam Sauce
Linguine with clam sauce should be packed with flavor: nicely garlicky and a little spicy. Most of all it should taste of fresh, delicious clams with the unmistakable tang of the sea. Fresh, in-the-shell clams are the key to getting this true clam flavor, and tiny littlenecks are the tenderest.