Spaghetti and Meatballs by Walter Sandsquish

The classic Italian dish, made in a microwave.

Penne Puttanesca by Denise Sherin

Easy and quick pasta dish. I love kalamata olives, they add a nice briney bite to the dish.

No Bake Cake by Jann from PA

Too much sugar for me, but I am willing to try adapting it to make it lower in carbs, at least enough to make this easy, no bake cake for special occasions.

Cheese Ravioli in Chunky Homemade Marinara by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great on the go weeknight meal!

Chicken Piccata by Tim Campbell

Chicken breast cutlets, dredged in flour, browned, served with sauce of butter, lemon juice, capers, and stock or wine.

Tagliatelle with walnut sauce by elisa negri

Gnocchi and Peas with Pesto by Maria Filice

I opened my freezer this morning and saw peas, some left over uncooked gnocchi and a small container of pesto. Let me show you a little of this and that and take note........

Penne Pasta with sun dried tomatoes and chili by Brett Ede

Pasta e Fagioli Facile - Easy Pasta and Beans by Ann Harris

Just as the name implies! A delicious, healthy and hearty dish that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

Italian Bruschetta by Phyllis Smith

This is as close as I have gotten to the treat I have enjoyed in Italy many times. Some regions include ricotta cheese, some have parmigiano reggiano shredded on top; this is simple and, depending on the bread, vegan. The amounts of vinegar and oil can be adjusted according to individual tastes.

Basil-Walnut Pesto by Chef Feiny www.feintastingfoods.com

To help mix the pesto with the cooked pasta, blend 4 to 6 tablespoons of the pasta cooking water into 1/2 cup pesto before tossing.

Zucchini con Anice by BearNakedBaker

Anginetti copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati by maria liberati

Pasta Puttanesca by AmateurKitchen

Pasta Puttanesca is an Italian dish that is packed with flavors of tangy, spicy and saltiness. This recipe is debuting arugula - a spicy leafy green that is at its peak flavor during the spring months.

CHICKEN AND PESTO PASTA by Nazzareno Casha