Italian Inspired Dishes

Garlic Chicken Puttanesca. One of the quickest, easiest and most flavourful pasta dinners ever. Sure to become a weekday family favourite.

My version of the Best Spaghetti and Meatballs mixes both beef and pork and echoes the flavours of good Italian sausage in the tender, juicy meatballs, while keeping the tomato sauce as simple as possible.

Pot Roast Bolognese + 2 leftover options! You’ll want to cook a larger roast with these easy leftover options that stretch Sunday dinner into the next week!

This 20 Minute Super Simple Shrimp Scampi is one of our earliest meals-in-minutes to ever appear on Rock Recipes and we still make it regularly at our house.

Pizza Lasagna. Pizzanga! A sure crowd pleaser, especially with the kids which combines two of their favourite meals. There are no rules with this recipe, just use your own favourite pizza toppings or what you have on hand.

Roasted Fennel Marinara Chicken Penne. Roasting the fennel brings out more sweetness with a mild anise like flavour that complements the chicken and pasta beautifully in this recipe. Originally published Sept 2008. Fennel is one of my favourite vegetables. I just love the mild anise like flavour it brings to many dishes. It is particularly …

Quick & Easy Chicken Penne Timpano – quickly turn leftover pasta and tomato sauce into a delicious “pasta pie” using frozen puff pastry with this simple, easy recipe.

These Italian Sausage Rolls in Parmesan Pastry are perfect as an appetizer course with marinara sauce or served as finger food at parties for any occasion.

Alfredo Mac and Cheese. The rich creamy flavour of a pasta Alfredo in traditional baked mac and cheese form. Terrific as a side dish or with a simple salad for a complete meal.

Puttanesca Pasta Salad – a simple and delicious pasta salad with the bright tomato flavour of a puttanesca sauce that can be served hot or cold.