
Slow-Cooker Stuffed Shells
There's no need to precook the shells in this simple pasta dish. It's almost like magic when you open the lid and find the deliciousness waiting in the slow cooker. Add garlic bread and you're golden! —Sherry Day, Pinckney, Michigan

Ricotta Bread
"This moist, slightly sweet bread is one of my favorites to prepare in my bread machine," says Jenet Cattar of...


Best Lasagna
What makes this classic lasagna recipe so spectacular? Homemade meat sauce and plenty of cheese. Best of all, it's easy...

Vegetarian Stuffed Shells
These vegetarian stuffed shells, with a three-cheese filling flavored with broccoli and herbs, are so tasty that you won't miss...

Stuffed Pasta Shells
These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two...
Cheesy Manicotti Crepes
This entree may lack meat but it's loaded with three cheeses! Using homemade crepes instead of manicotti shells makes it...

Traditional Calzone
Serving this calzone at Easter has been a custom in my Italian family for over four generations. The filling is...

Zucchini Ricotta Bake
I have made this lasagna-like zucchini casserole frequently over the years and shared the recipe with many people. It's a...

Orange Chocolate Ricotta Pie
The orange and chocolate flavors make a classic pairing in this traditional Italian dessert. I serve it during the holidays...

Muffin-Tin Lasagnas
These lasagna cups are the easiest way to turn cheese and red sauce into dinner. They're mini, crispy, cheesy and...

Makeover Easy Beef-Stuffed Shells
Enjoy the convenience of this make-ahead dish or bake right away. Either way, it has half the saturated fat of...

Cannoli Cookies
These cannoli cookies are a fantastic dessert to prepare when you want something that looks fancy but is actually a...


Polish Pierogi
This recipe for Polish pierogi is warm and chewy with a crisp exterior. It's simple and can be easily doubled...

Three-Cheese Meatball Mostaccioli
When my husband travels for work, I make a special dinner for my kids to keep their minds off missing...

Cornmeal Towers with Strawberries & Cream
My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and...
Slow-Cooker Turkey Pesto Lasagna
My cheesy, noodle-y lasagna makes any slow-cooker skeptic a believer. It's easy to prep while my kids nap, and dinner's...
Slow-Cooker Sausage Lasagna
On especially cold winter days, my family loves this with mild Italian sausage. I agree about the cold days, but...


Manicotti
Ricotta-and-Parmesan-stuffed manicotti, baked in rich marinara sauce, makes a hearty and impressive vegetarian main dish. Smart shortcuts, like using store-bought...


Cannoli Cheesecake
With all the key elements of a classic cannoli, this creamy, chocolatey, cannoli cheesecake will please any dinner crowd.

Italian Pineapple Trifle
My grandmother made this rich, tempting trifle every year for our family’s Christmas Eve celebrations. Now I make it to...


Cannoli Cake
A luscious, chocolate-studded cannoli filling separates the tender layers of this rich cannoli cake, which (surprise!) starts with a packaged...

White Pizza Dip
I first served this dip during a Super Bowl party, and boy, did it disappear fast. It's a great addition...

Cajun Chicken Lasagna
Destined to be a new favorite with all around the table, this zesty take on traditional Italian lasagna is a...
Amaretto Ricotta Cheesecake
There's a good reason why a relative handed this cherished recipe down to me. It's a keeper! The amaretto and...

Ricotta Scones with Rhubarb-Orange Compote
Eaten warm with a dollop of fruit compote, these scones are a little piece of heaven. If serving to guests,...

Caramel-Swirl Cheesecake Dessert
A rich ricotta-cream cheese filling, and a luscious caramel drizzle make this dessert from Gilda Lester of Millsboro, Delaware irresistible.

Berries & Cream Trifles
Layers of cubed cake, berries and creamy ricotta mixture make pretty trifles that taste as rich as cheesecake. —Joan Duckworth,...

Asparagus-Mushroom Frittata
Say hello to our asparagus-mushroom frittata. It features an eggy, custardy base and is loaded with deliciously earthy-sweet vegetables.