9 Delicious Italian Recipes for the Whole Family

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| Mon, 07/23/2018 - 00:34

Italian food is all about transforming the simplest of ingredients into extraordinary dishes. Its cuisine is especially adept at knowing perfectly how to bring magic on our tables and to our stomachs, it’s part of a culture that strives towards a constant curiosity to try more and more recipes. Each and every dish is highly textured, filled with healthy and easy to digest nutrients, it’s basically the best example of an amazing cornucopia of flavors and because it lacks many of the common allergens, it is extremely popular. 

We have managed to bring together a list of jaw dropping and healthy Italian dishes that are also available as meal delivery and other food services to make mealtime as easy as possible for your family. 

Enjoy!

1) Baby Kale mixed with Italian Salad

Serving: 2-3 persons;

Ingredients:

·     1 large egg yolk

·     1 peeled garlic clove 

·     3 anchovy fillets, packed in oil, drained

·     1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

·     1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar

·     1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

·     1 teaspoon dried oregano

·     1 teaspoon of Italian fish sauce

·     A quarter teaspoon cayenne

·     Half a cup of canola oil

·     Half a cup mixed with 2 tablespoons of olive oil

·     Half a cup freshly grated grana Padano cheese

·     Kosher salt

·     Fresh black pepper

·     4 ounces of bread

·     Two (5-ounce) containers of baby kale

Amazing because it is perfect for vegetarians and it is also nut-free.

The baby kale should be fresh from a farmer’s market and swiftly mixed with a lemon and garlic sauce, on top of this prepare thin slices of parmesan cheese and along the sides you’ll want to place whole wheat croutons (baked in an oven and sprinkled with lots of olive oil. The perfect fresh home delivery meal that doesn’t lack in flavors. 

2) Ave Tuna Salad

Serving: 2 persons;

Ingredients: 

·     Two 6-ounce cans of tuna.

·     2 tablespoons minced celery.

·     2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained.

·     1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley.

·     1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise.

·     1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard.

·     Freshly ground black pepper.

·     Fresh salad.

Amazing because it is very rich in Omega3 vital oils.

The freshly-sliced tuna is sprinkled with rich seasonings and it is gently placed on a bed of green salad mixed with watery cucumber slices, some creamy dressing is added for extra taste. A marvelous recipe for you to enjoy!

3) Antipasto Salad 

Serving: 2 persons;

Ingredients: 

·     1bag (10 oz) of chopped lettuce

·     1keepcup of chopped salami

·     1can (6 oz) with chopped artichoke hearts 

·     1/2cup of chopped red peppers (roasted)

·     1/4cup of chopped olives 

·     1/4cup with grated Parmesan cheese

·     1/2tablespoon of dried oregano

·     1/4teaspoon with crushed red pepper flakes

Amazing because it is gluten-free and egg-free.

Chefs have found the inspiration for this dish within the Italian antipasto recipe and managed to bring it to a more of a Mediterranean salad than just a simple appetizer. In this dish arugula and romaine serve as the foundation and offer a marvelous mix between thin slices of sopressataon top of which comes a mouthful of marinated mozzarella, kalamata olives, fennel and tomatoes soaked in olive oil. To add an extra flavorful punch, chefs add red wine on the edges.

4) Balsamic Marinated Chicken with sweet potatoes

Serving: 2 Persons;

Ingredients:

·     1 cup balsamic vinegar.

·     ½ cup honey.

·     ⅓ cup chopped fresh chives.

·     1 tablespoon lemon juice.

·     2 cloves garlic, minced.

·     ½ cup all-purpose flour.

·     1 teaspoon salt.

·     ½ teaspoon black pepper.

·     2½ pounds chicken thighs.

·     1½ pounds chicken legs.

·     2 tablespoons vegetable oil.

·     3 medium sweet potatoes.

·     1 large red onion, quartered.

Amazing because it is gluten-free and egg-free.

A roasted chicken breast is mixed with garlic, vinegar and pepper for a delicious marinade and it is gently placed on a bed of brussels sprouts and sweet thin sliced potatoes. There is also the addition of an orange creamy butter added to create the perfect blend between flavors. 

5) Caprese Salad with Fresh Burrata and Arugula

Serving: 2 persons:

Ingredients: 

·     2 cups of balsamic vinegar.

·     3 ripe tomatoes.

·     12 ounces fresh mozzarella thickly sliced.

·     Large bunch fresh basil leaves.

·     Baby arugula (one generous handful)

·     Olive oil, for drizzling.

·     Large pinch kosher salt.

·     Large pinch freshly ground black pepper.

Amazing because it is nut-free and the ideal dish for vegetarians.

This is the best example of the ideal summer dish that is easy to digest and is fresh and healthy. We combine a caprese salad with baby arugula and lots of basil, mint and some tomatoes. Delicious burrata is added on top and sprinkled with lots of olive oil. Farro and lemon are also added for that extra special zesty punch. 

6) Cauliflower Shrimp Linguine with Cherry tomatoes

Serving: 1 person;

Ingredients: 

·     250 grams of white shrimp.

·     250 grams of cherry tomatoes.

·     1 pound spaghetti.

·     1 cup of olive oil.

·     1/2 yellow onion, finely diced.

·     2 cloves garlic, minced.

·     1 head cauliflower, cut into florets.

·     4 cups whole milk, plus more if needed.

·     1 tablespoon kosher salt.

Amazing because is it nut free.

Delicious white shrimp are mixed with garlic sauce and fresh parsley. The dish is prepared “al dente” and parmesan sauce is added to the mix until it becomes yellow. Halved tomatoes are added in the frying pan along with cauliflower. Upon serving, lemon juice is added to create the perfect easy-to-deliver pasta dish.

7) Chicken Alfredo with spinach and mushrooms

Serving: 2 persons;

Ingredients: 

·     2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil.

·     2 boneless skinless chicken breasts.

·     150 grams of green spinach.

·     kosher salt.

·     Freshly ground black pepper.

·     1 1/2 c. whole milk.

·     1 1/2 c. chicken stock.

·     2 cloves garlic, minced.

·     200 grams of fettuccini.

·     1/2 cup heavy cream.

·     1 cup freshly grated Parmesan.

·     150 grams of mushrooms.

Amazing because it is nut free. 

After boiling the penne pasta very good the cook ads lots of Italian alfredo sauce on top along the side grilled pieces of chicken breast are added along the side with plenty of chopped spinach and gray mushrooms to offer the perfect blend of taste.

8) Chicken Pesto Pasta and Red Bell Peppers

Serving: 2 persons;

Ingredients: 

·     350g Barilla Penne Rigate.

·     300ml light cream.

·     1/2 cup basil pesto.

·     3 green onions, sliced.

·     1 1/2 cups skinless shredded roast chicken.

·     1/2 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes.

·     1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese.

·     Thinly sliced green onions.

Amazing because it is nut free.

Cooks believe that this dish is packed with amazing flavors because first the pasta is boiled al dente style and mixed with chicken breast and pesto sauce. Red bell peppers are drenched in vinegar to add freshness and for a tasty finish, parmesan cheese is sprinkled on top.

9) Four-Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells

Serving: 2 persons;

Ingredients: 

·     8 pieces big pasta shells.

·     1 1/2 pounds of ricotta cheese.

·     1 pound mozzarella, diced.

·     1/2 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

·     1 cup shredded Asiago.

·     1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley.

·     2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan.

Amazing because it’s great for vegetarians.

This delivery dish is prepared very quickly because pasta shells are stuffed with 4 amazing types of cheese ricotta, mozzarella, fontina, and asiago. This is enough for any stomach which is why we recommend a small salad on the side to help out the digestive system a little.

We hope you enjoyed our food suggestions and start ordering delicious Italian food right to your doorstep! Buon appetito!