This episode features a medley of Mediterranean meatballs that will be your new favorites! The Chicken & Ricotta Meatballs in a beautiful Spinach Alfredo Sauce is simply layer upon layer of Italian flavors! My Momma’s meatballs may be the only Italian meatball you’ll ever want to make once you try them, and if you want an adorable meatball appetizer for your next get-together, the Tuxedo Meatballs will steal the show!
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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Creamy Spinach Alfredo Sauce
They will melt in your mouth, while bursting with the rich, bold flavors! Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are the lighter version of your traditional favorites, buoyed by a creamy, decadent Spinach Alfredo sauce. Whether your ricotta is store-bought or homemade, you will find this dish a welcomed change from your Nonna’s Italian meatballs! After making these delicious beauties for family, I now make a double batch since I know they will beg for leftovers. Slice up a nice crusty charred baguette so you can sop up all of the flavorful goodness left in the pan!
Deep Fried Ravioli Bites and Italian Meatballs in Parmesan Cups
You love Ravioli as a meal, but have you had Ravioli as an appetizer? Wait till you taste these breaded, dipped and fried Ravioli Bites with homemade dipping sauce! Then, the most fun way to serve homemade Italian meatballs is in their own edible cheese cups! Fun, delicious and addicting!
Chicken Parmesana and Trifles Two Ways
Once you discover how easy it is to make homemade Chicken Parmesan, it will be a regular favorite on your dinner table! This recipe is from my cookbook and served at our famous Italian restaurant In Lake Tahoe! Then – English Trifle two ways! First up, the traditional trifle with fruit and cream. But to make it even easier, check out the second method, using store bought chocolate éclairs!
Panzotti with Walnut Sauce and Italian Bread Pudding
Panzotti is Ravioli’s lighter cousin, stuffed with cheese and spinach and topped with an easy but elegant white walnut sauce. Then, when you soak Italian pastries in cream and eggs, add some spices and top with a mouthwatering Vanilla Sauce, you have the perfect Italian Bread Pudding dessert!
Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions on a Hoagie and Stuffed Piadini
There are some secrets to pan grilling the perfect sausage for this classic Italian sandwich. Then, take the same sausage, peppers and onions and nestle them into Italy’s version of a tortilla called Piadini and you have two Italian street food faves!
