Quick Broccoli Side Dish by Mary Shaldibina

Italian seasoning and crunchy pine nuts really jazz up the flavor of this versatile veggie side dish.

Turkey Sausage Ragu by Mihir Shah

Perfecto! Great healthy alternative to pork and beef-based ragu. I cheat a little in this recipe and use Trader Joe's Marinara Sauce. Your guests won't notice that it's not entirely homemade and they'll love it!

Italian Rice and Beans by Rich H

This is a nice rice and beans dish that is similar to risotto. It is rich and creamy. We've made the lacto-ovo vegetarian version but it can easily be adapted to vegan with some simple substitutions.

PAPPARDELLE by CHEF ASHRAF ABD ALEEM ELKHARBOTLY

PAPPARDELLE

Basil Pesto Chicken by Jennifer Sikora

yummy pesto sauce mixed with your choice of pasta along with cherry tomates and bites of chicken.

Paella Wannabe by Rich H

I had all of the ingredients I needed although I had to change things up a little from the traditional paella. I used brown rice instead of bomba or calasparra white rice. And, of course, this paella is vegetarian.

Garlic Sauteed Spinach by Deborrah Justice

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker