These Italian-inspired dishes are perfect for sharing, offering a delicious variety of flavors that everyone will love. From classic pasta dishes and hearty casseroles to flavorful antipasti and desserts, these recipes are not only easy to prepare but also perfect for creating a warm and inviting meal that will delight guests of all ages.


Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Cherry Tomatoes

Spaghetti with fresh roasted cherry tomatoes on top and basil

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Treat your guest by serving a homemade tomato sauce dish. The rich, delicious flavor of this traditional marinara sauce is amazing. It is like stepping into a sweet Italian grandma’s kitchen. The aroma of tomatoes and garlic roasting creates the anticipation for the delicious bowl of spaghetti you soon will be eating.

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Rustic and Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup 

Zuppa in a bowl
Rustic and Creamy Zuppa Toscana Soup  Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The famous copycat recipe for Zuppa Toscana Soup (Instant Pot) is loaded with creamy potatoes, spicy Italian sausage, and fresh kale. This Zuppa recipe makes a quick, hearty dinner the whole family will enjoy. The recipe gets its inspiration from the famous Zuppa soup served at Olive Garden restaurants.

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Free Italian Dinner Party Planner

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Free Italian Dinner Party Planner Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

I want to help make it easy for you to plan and host a great Italian dinner party. Be sure to grab a free copy of my Italian dinner party planner. I have a custom menu template, grocery list, and to-do list to help you not miss a detail and save you time.

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Roasted Garlic Grissini (Italian Breadsticks)

Bread sticks with a variety of meats and dips
Roasted Garlic Grissini (Italian Breadsticks) Image Credit: Three Olives Branch

These delicious Roasted Garlic Grissini (Italian Breadsticks) are classic long breadsticks packed with garlic flavor.

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Potato and Pancetta Pizza (Pizza Bianca)

Italian pizza
Potato and Pancetta Pizza (Pizza Bianca) Image Credit: Vikalika

This delicious pizza Bianca is topped with potato rounds, pancetta, mozzarella, and smoked Gouda and is flavored with rosemary. Give this authentic pizza recipe from the north of Italy a try. Trentino region.

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Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe

Parmesan meatballs
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This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish. These flavorful meatballs combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or when entertaining guests. These classic parm meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.

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Antipasto Salad

Antipasto salad
Antipasto Salad Image Credit: The Mediterranean Dish

This easy antipasto salad recipe with salami, pepperoni, olives, mozzarella, provolone, giardiniera, marinated artichoke hearts, and Dijon vinaigrette. An Italian salad everyone will love!

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Turkey Tortellini Soup

Tortellini soup
Turkey Tortellini Soup Image Credit: Josie & Nina

Italian comfort food in a bowl when you make this turkey soup with lemon and rich broth.

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Italian Melon and Mozzarella Cheeseboard

A variety of cheeses and fruit
Italian Melon and Mozzarella Cheeseboard Image Credit: The College Housewife

This easy Italian style cheese board is filled with burrata, mozzarella, Tuscan melon, cantaloupe, prosciutto (aka Parma ham), cherries, nuts, and crackers!

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Italian Almond Biscotti

Biscotti with Italian coffee
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This is a classic Italian biscotti with a hint of citrus and almond flavor in a sweet, crisp cookie-like stick that turns out perfect every time.

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Strawberry Tart with Elderflower Pastry Cream

Strawberry pie
Strawberry Tart with Elderflower Pastry Cream Image Credit: Jul’s Kitchen

A buttery shortcrust shell filled with an elderflower pastry cream filling and plenty of ripe strawberries, simply dressed with lemon juice and sugar it is a dessert that is sure to wow your guest.

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Italian Affogato Recipe – Ice Cream And Coffee

Ice cream with liqueur being poured over it
Italian Affogato. Image Credit: Inside The Rustic Kitchen

How to make an authentic Italian Affogato! A 5-minute dessert made with creamy vanilla gelato and a strong shot of espresso coffee!

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Get Easy Italian Party Decorating Ideas and Tips

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Tap on over and get all the great traditional Italian decorating ideas for your dinner party! Your guests will be so impressed.

How To Decorate For An Italian Dinner Party