Italian - Melissa Jo Real Recipes

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A close-up of a hand holding a serving spoonful of rotini pasta with ground meat, tomato sauce, and herbs over a large plate filled with the same pasta dish. A pot sits in the background on a checkered countertop.

Million Dollar Pantry Pasta (Easy Cleanup, High-Impact Weeknight Dinner)

A ladle lifting creamy soup with ditalini pasta, ground meat, chopped spinach, and herbs from a large white pot in a kitchen setting.

Creamy Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup (White & Silky)

A plate with a seasoned, baked salmon fillet, green beans, and a bowl of chopped salad with lettuce, cucumber, and carrots. In the background, another plate has salmon on top of salad. Everything is on a checkered tabletop.

Easy Salmon Dinner with Chopped Salad & Feta Green Beans

A close-up of a large metal bowl filled with a broccoli salad containing diced cheddar cheese, bacon, chickpeas, and dressing. A person in a striped shirt, with purple nail polish, is holding up a spoonful of the salad.

Marinated Broccoli Crunch Salad (That Turns Into the Best Macaroni Salad Ever)

A close-up of a ladle lifting a serving of creamy lasagna soup with lasagna noodles, cheese, and herbs from a pot filled with rich, tomato-based broth. Kitchen counters and cabinets appear in the blurred background.

Sicilian Lasagna Soup

A hand with purple nail polish holds a spoonful of pasta in red sauce, garnished with herbs and grated cheese, over a white bowl on a checkered table mat.

One-Pot Homemade Italian SpaghettiOs (Just Like Mom Made)

A close-up of creamy penne pasta with ground meat, topped with chopped parsley and shaved Parmesan, being lifted from a white plate with a fork.

One-Pot Smoky Marry Me Pasta

A bowl of mashed potatoes topped with shredded beef and a pepper, with a spoon drizzling rich brown sauce over the dish.

Chicago-Style Italian Butter Chuck Roast (Cast Iron)

A spoon pours brown gravy over shredded meat on a slice of bread, served with roasted baby potatoes on a white plate.

Crockpot Italian Garlic Butter Beef & Potatoes

A close-up of a serving spoon lifting a portion of baked rice and chicken with tomatoes from a casserole dish in a bright kitchen.

Italian Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice