I LOVE Italian-American foods because it's comfort food at its best. Authentic Italian food is spectacular, but Italian-American food just screams homemade comfort food.
I have compiled a list of my top favorite Italian-American meals. The one that didn't make it is the Hawaii Pizza because it's Canadian.
Lemon Chicken Piccata
Lemon Chicken Piccata keeps it simple with pan-fried chicken cutlets in a buttery lemon sauce. It’s tangy, tender, and comes together in no time. Perfect when you want something fresh but still comforting.
Italian Meatball Subs
Get the Recipe: modernhoney.com
Italian Meatball Subs are messy in the best way. Think juicy homemade beef meatballs simmered in marinara, topped with gooey mozzarella, all piled into warm toasted bread. It’s the kind of sandwich you need two hands and a napkin for.
Baked Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Baked Five Cheese Ziti al Forno is comfort food turned all the way up. It’s packed with melty cheese, tender pasta, and a rich tomato sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden on top. Cheesy, saucy, and totally satisfying.
Chicken Marsala with Mushrooms
Chicken Marsala is a cozy dish with pan-fried chicken cutlets in a mushroom wine sauce that tastes like it took hours. The Marsala brings a sweet depth, and the mushrooms soak up all that goodness. It’s simple, rich, and perfect for a no-fuss dinner with flavor that delivers.
Healthier Italian Wedding Soup
Get the Recipe: styleandgrace.ca
Italian Wedding Soup is cozy, filling, and has that home-cooked feel that makes you want a second bowl. This version keeps all the flavor you love with a few lighter touches. It’s got tender meatballs, greens, and plenty of comfort in every spoonful.
Johnny Marzetti
Johnny Marzetti is the ultimate Midwestern comfort food. It’s a baked pasta casserole with ground beef, tomato sauce, and melted cheese all mixed together in one hearty dish. Easy to make, filling, and the kind of meal that disappears fast.
Italian Cold Cut Stromboli
Get the Recipe: thesassyfoodie.com
This cold cut stromboli brings together your favorite deli meats in a cheesy, golden pizza-style roll. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner and made easier with store-bought dough.
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Shrimp Fra Diavolo is a spicy seafood pasta that first showed up in old-school New York kitchens. The shrimp are cooked in a garlicky tomato sauce with a kick, then tossed with pasta for a no-fuss dinner that brings serious flavor. It’s fast, fiery, and hard to stop eating.
Crispy Chicken Parmesan Recipe
Get the Recipe: coleycooks.com
Chicken Parmesan doesn’t need to be fancy to taste amazing. This one’s made with crispy panko chicken, fresh mozzarella, and a good spoonful of marinara. It’s cozy, familiar, and hits the spot every time.
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine
Chicken Alfredo Fettuccine is rich, creamy, and always hits the spot. Tender chicken, a silky parmesan sauce, and pasta that clings to every bite. It’s simple, satisfying, and perfect when you’re craving something cozy.
Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomato
Creamy Shrimp Scampi with Asparagus and Tomato takes the classic up a notch. The shrimp are cooked in a garlicky butter sauce, then tossed with tender asparagus, juicy tomatoes, and just enough cream to bring it all together. It’s bright, rich, and comes together fast.
Chicken Vesuvio
Get the Recipe: xoxobella.com
Chicken Vesuvio is a Chicago favorite that’s easier to make at home than you’d think. It’s all about juicy chicken, crispy potatoes, and that garlicky white wine sauce. No fuss, just big flavor and a dish that always gets a few compliments.
Penne alla Vodk
Penne alla Vodka is the kind of pasta that feels fancy without trying too hard. The sauce is creamy, slightly tangy, and just a little boozy from the vodka, with tomato and parmesan pulling it all together. It’s quick to make and hits that perfect balance of rich and comforting.
Black Spaghetti with Meatballs
Black Spaghetti with Meatballs puts a bold spin on the classic. The dark pasta makes the juicy meatballs and rich tomato sauce pop on the plate and in flavor. It’s familiar, with a little drama—perfect when you want something fun but still hearty.
Chicken Scarpariello
Get the Recipe: xoxobella.com
Chicken Scarpariello is the kind of rustic meal that feels straight from an old-school kitchen. With juicy chicken, Italian sausage, and peppers simmered in a tangy sauce, it’s bold, comforting, and packed with flavor. Just the thing when you want something hearty and satisfying.
Skillet Mushroom Veal Marsala
Skillet Mushroom Veal Marsala is a one-pan dinner that feels like something you’d order out. Tender veal cutlets simmer in a rich wine sauce with plenty of mushrooms soaking up the flavor. It’s quick, earthy, and perfect for a cozy night in.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Get the Recipe: theyummybowl.com
Eggplant Parmesan is all about that crispy coating, rich tomato sauce, and layers of flavor that feel like home. It’s my go-to vegetarian spin on the classic chicken version. Just as comforting, just as satisfying.
3 Cheese Tortellini Soup with Ham
3 Cheese Tortellini Soup with Ham is the kind of meal that warms you up fast. The cheesy tortellini melt into a savory broth with smoky ham, veggies, and herbs in every bite. It’s hearty, easy, and tastes even better the next day.
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