Ditalini pasta

Leftover chicken from last night's dinner can be used to create a new dish the whole family will love. Defrost a package of spinach and combine it with shredded chicken and cooked pasta in a thick, creamy, cheesy sauce. When serving, sprinkle with... read more

• Soup
• Innings

This minestrone with pasta and beans is thick and filling, but vegetables like leeks, green beans, peas, and spinach give it a spring-like brightness and lightness. Serve garnished with fresh radishes, basil pesto, chives, and - read more

Two secret ingredients in this sausage stew do double duty: canned fire-roasted tomatoes enhance the flavor with a slightly smoky finish, while a touch of Parmesan cheese enhances the aroma and flavor, adding a hint of umami. read more

Even though this soup is mostly vegetables, it's still filling and nutritious. That's thanks to the addition of pasta and white beans. We also rendered the fat from the pancetta and used it to sauté the vegetables to give them a rich flavor. read more

The name of this Italian soup isn't related to a wedding ceremony. Minestra maritata (married soup) refers to how well the ingredients pair together. There are many variations of this soup, but the most traditional ones, like... read more

The star of this light Greek-style dish is spinach. It's used both as a stuffing for the chicken breast along with feta cheese and added to the cooked pasta for maximum juiciness. Simmer the stuffed chicken breast in read more

Meatballs made from a mixture of ground pork and sweet Italian sausage are light, yet very tasty and flavorful. The addition of escarole at the very end gives the soup a texture and freshness that you can't achieve with spinach or other lesser-spiced... read more

After trimming all the meat and the tastiest pieces from your holiday turkey, don't throw away the carcass. You can use it to make a delicious soup the next day. Roasted bones add a richer, more intense flavor to the broth. Add vegetables, herbs, and small... read more

• Minestrone
• Toasts

This recipe makes a large pot of soup. You can eat it all week or freeze some for another time. If you do, don't add the pasta right away, or it will turn the soup into mush. When cooking the minestrone, also add a rind of Parmesan cheese. read more

Italian minestrone soup is a whole bouquet of flavors and textures, brought to you by vegetables, beans, small pasta, Parmesan, and fragrant pesto sauce. This soup is perfect for everyday meals, and its slow cooker version is a lifesaver when things get busy. read more

This Italian-style soup takes just 20 minutes to make. Sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic are tossed with store-bought tomato marinara sauce and chicken broth. Then, a can of white beans, spices, and... read more

• Soup
• Hot sandwiches "4 cheeses"

This aromatic meatball soup is delicious, rich, thick, and healthy. Best of all, it doesn't take long to make. While the sauté is cooking, combine the ground beef with grated Parmesan and the other meatball ingredients. read more

This rich, ingredient-rich, and warming minestrone soup is perfect for lunch on cold winter days. It's made with turkey, or more specifically, ground Italian turkey sausage. Remove the casings from the raw sausage, and you've got... read more

Pasta with beans is a thick soup originally from Italy, where the dish is called pasta e fagioli. It's made with vegetables, fried pancetta, small ditalini pasta, white beans, spices, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil. Before adding to - read more

Zucchini stuffed with Italian pasta is a hearty side dish that also works well as an appetizer. The seeded zucchini halves are first lightly roasted in the oven using the grill setting, then stuffed with the filling. It's perfect for... read more

This hearty and delicious Italian soup is a perfect warming treat during the colder months. Traditionally, seasonal vegetables are used in this dish, so some ingredients can be substituted. For added flavor, add a little garlic and a generous amount of salt. read more

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.

Detailed recipe with photos.