Spicy Italian Recipes

Italian recipes are always a hit around here. From easy Italian pasta recipes, chicken dinners, sausage recipes, homemade sauces, sandwiches, to classic comfort-food favorites, I have recipes below that fit weeknight dinners, Sunday meals, and everything in between.

Italian Pasta Recipes for Easy Dinners

A good pasta recipe can make dinner simple without feeling basic. These recipes have bold tomato sauces, pesto, shrimp, and of course, some spice, and are great choices when you want something delicious and likely to show up on your menu regularly.

Homemade Italian Sauces for Pasta, Chicken, and More

Having a few good sauce recipes on hand can make Italian night at home a lot easier. These recipes are for when you want a strong tomato base, a spicy sauce, or a pesto recipe you can keep in rotation for pasta, sandwiches, chicken, and quick dinners.

Italian Chicken Recipes for Family Dinners

These are some of my most reliable dinner recipes because they have a ton of flavor, but aren't overly complicated, either. They work really well when you want something hearty and saucy for a family dinner.

Italian Sausage Recipes and Sausage Dinner Ideas

Italian sausage adds a lot of flavor fast, and it is readily available everywhere, so these recipes are great when you want something rich and filling without the long list of extra ingredients.

Italian Shrimp Recipes and Seafood Pasta Favorites

Shrimp is one of my favorite proteins to include in my Italian-inspired recipes because it cooks quickly and goes well with almost any type of sauce.

Italian Sandwiches, Meatballs, and Comfort Food Classics

Some of the best Italian meals are the ones that feel a little casual but are still super comforting. These are great for lunches, easy dinners, or weekends when a sandwich or tray of meatballs sounds better than yet another plated meal.