Italian-American dinners

23 complete Italian-American meals from the Kiwi cookbook — mains, sides and the amounts, with nutrition per serving. The quickest is 28 minutes.

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  Classic Chicken Parmesan with Spaghetti and Marinara
  Crispy breaded chicken cutlets baked under a blanket of marinara and melted mozzarella, served over al dente spaghetti with a rich tomato sauce.
  52 min · 875 cal · 58 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Pepperoni Pizza
  A hand-stretched pizza with a crisp, chewy crust, tangy tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, and generous rounds of cupped, slightly crisped pepperoni.
  132 min · 720 cal · 32 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Chicken Alfredo
  Tender pan-seared chicken breast over fettuccine tossed in a rich, creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce — a satisfying Italian-American classic on the table in under 40 minutes.
  45 min · 855 cal · 55 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Beef and Ricotta Lasagna with Garlic Bread and Green Salad
  Hearty layers of seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, rich tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella, served with crisp garlic bread and a fresh green salad.
  104 min · 1005 cal · 53 g protein · Italian-American
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  Shrimp Scampi over Linguine
  Plump shrimp sautéed in a garlicky white wine and lemon butter sauce, tossed with al dente linguine and finished with fresh parsley and Parmesan.
  43 min · 795 cal · 46 g protein · Italian-American
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  Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair Pasta
  Plump shrimp sautéed in a garlicky white wine and lemon butter sauce, served over delicate angel hair pasta with fresh parsley and a touch of red pepper flake.
  28 min · 725 cal · 48 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Meat Sauce Baked Ziti
  Hearty baked ziti loaded with seasoned ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and three cheeses, bubbling hot from the oven with a golden, melty top.
  59 min · 810 cal · 48 g protein · Italian-American
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  Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta
  Tender pan-seared chicken cutlets in a bright lemon-caper butter sauce, served over delicate angel hair pasta — a classic Italian-American weeknight dinner.
  50 min · 740 cal · 52 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
  Tender penne tossed in a rich, creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce with juicy seared chicken breast and crisp-tender broccoli — a satisfying all-in-one pasta dinner.
  30 min · 780 cal · 52 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Penne alla Vodka
  Penne tossed in a rich, blush tomato-cream sauce with a splash of vodka, finished with Parmesan and fresh basil — a satisfying Italian-American classic.
  55 min · 795 cal · 24 g protein · Italian-American
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  Chicken Francese with Angel Hair Pasta
  Egg-dipped chicken cutlets pan-fried golden, finished in a bright lemon-butter white wine sauce, served over delicate angel hair pasta.
  49 min · 740 cal · 52 g protein · Italian-American
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  Italian Beef Sandwich with Kettle Chips and Dill Pickles
  Tender slow-simmered Italian beef piled high on crusty hoagie rolls with giardiniera, served alongside crunchy kettle chips and briny dill pickles.
  184 min · 810 cal · 44 g protein · Italian-American
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  Baked Meatballs with Marinara over Spaghetti
  Juicy oven-baked beef and pork meatballs nestled in a rich, garlicky marinara, served over a generous bed of al dente spaghetti.
  51 min · 810 cal · 46 g protein · Italian-American
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  Chicken Parm Sub with Caesar Salad
  Crispy breaded chicken cutlets smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella, piled into toasted hoagie rolls alongside a classic romaine Caesar salad.
  44 min · 875 cal · 53 g protein · Italian-American
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  Cioppino with Crusty Sourdough Bread
  A rich San Francisco-style seafood stew brimming with shrimp, clams, mussels, and white fish in a garlicky tomato-wine broth, served with warm crusty sourdough for dipping.
  61 min · 575 cal · 48 g protein · Italian-American
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  Spaghetti Squash with Marinara and Garlic Bread
  Roasted spaghetti squash strands topped with a rich, herb-forward marinara sauce, served alongside crispy, buttery garlic bread.
  70 min · 530 cal · 14 g protein · Italian-American
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  Baked Ziti with Garlic Bread and Caesar Salad
  Hearty baked ziti with ricotta, Italian sausage, and mozzarella, served alongside buttery garlic bread and a crisp, tangy Caesar salad.
  70 min · 1090 cal · 52 g protein · Italian-American
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  Meat Lovers Pizza with Crisp Caesar Salad
  A loaded homemade pizza piled with Italian sausage, pepperoni, and bacon on a crispy crust, served alongside a classic romaine Caesar salad.
  37 min · 865 cal · 41 g protein · Italian-American
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  Classic Meatball Marinara Bowl
  Tender beef and pork meatballs simmered in a rich tomato marinara, served over al dente spaghetti and finished with fresh basil and Parmesan.
  59 min · 810 cal · 44 g protein · Italian-American
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  Sausage and Kale White Bean Skillet
  A hearty one-pan dinner of browned Italian sausage, creamy white beans, and wilted kale in a garlicky, herb-scented broth — rustic, satisfying, and ready in under an hour.
  54 min · 580 cal · 36 g protein · Italian-American
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  Caprese Chicken with Garlic Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
  Juicy pan-seared chicken breasts topped with fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil, served alongside crispy garlic roasted potatoes and tender green beans.
  59 min · 680 cal · 51 g protein · Italian-American
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  Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Broccolini, and Lemon Salad
  Crispy oven-roasted gnocchi tossed with burst cherry tomatoes and tender broccolini, paired with a bright, lemony green salad.
  47 min · 765 cal · 27 g protein · Italian-American
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  Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches with Green Salad
  Crispy breaded chicken cutlets smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella on toasted hoagie rolls, served alongside a fresh, lightly dressed green salad.
  40 min · 795 cal · 45 g protein · Italian-American

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