16 Italian Dishes That Are Not Pasta or Pizza

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Transport your taste buds to Italy with a delightful collection of authentic recipes that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of this beloved cuisine. Have a taste of a different side of Italian cuisine rather than the already-popular dishes.

These recipes promise to bring warmth and joy to your table, inviting everyone to experience the essence of Italian flavors that haven’t been.

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Venison Italian Sausage

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Photo Credit: Binky’s Culinary Carnival.

This Venison Italian Sausage Recipe only takes a few minutes to make so it couldn’t be easier! Delicious, fresh new use for your deer.

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Italian Green Beans Authentic And Traditional

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Italian style green beans are one of my favorite dishes, ever! This is rather surprising given that I’m not a green bean fan!

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Deep Fried Battered Salt Cod Baccala

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Deep fried, battered salt cod, or baccalà, is a traditional dish that is often made in Italy for Christmas Eve and during Lent. 

Get The Recipe: Deep Fried, Battered Salt Cod (Baccalà), Italian Style.

Italian Lentil Soup

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Comforting, savory, hydrating, and bursting with fresh vegetables, this Italian Lentil Soup is your new healthy comfort food go-to.

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Piadina Italian Flatbread

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A Piadina is a thin Italian flatbread that you often fold to make a sandwich. They’re easy to make, and have a lovely soft, gently chewy texture. Perfect with simple fillings.

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Simple, Healthy, Italian Bean Salad

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Authentic, simple and healthy Italian bean salad is so easy to make, yet delicious and full of protein. Makes a great packed lunch or picnic dish.

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Peperonata

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Peperonata is an Italian sweet pepper and tomato dish that is served with fresh, crusty bread. It is a super simple and rustic recipe.

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Scarpaccia Italian Zucchini Tart

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Scarpaccia is an Italian Zucchini Tart that uses simple ingredients like fresh vegetables and herbs, some pantry staples, and Parmesan cheese.

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Easy Italian Spiced Zucchini-Pork and Potato Bowl

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An easy Italian zucchini pork and potato bowl with parsley and olive oil seasoned cooked potatoes. A perfect family dinner recipe!

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Italian Crab Cakes

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Amazing Italian crab cakes made from a recipe from my 100% Italian brother will make the very best crab cakes that you’ll ever have.

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Authentic Italian Porchetta

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Make your own authentic Italian porchetta to make panini as they do in Italy! Is there anything more scrumptious than this?

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Mortadella Sandwich

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Mortadella is a popular Italian deli meat which is traditionally served on a bread roll, or in Italian, panino.

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Prosciutto Salad with Peach and Mozzarella

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This prosciutto salad with peach and mozzarella is an elegant and delicious way to enjoy the fantastic flavors of summer. Better yet, it’s easy to make.

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Italian Meatballs

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Learn how to make meatballs that are light and delicious. This authentic Italian meatball recipe is straight from Italy, and so easy to make!

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Prosciutto E Melone

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Enjoy classic Italian Prosciutto e Melone recipe at home! Sweet, juicy cantaloupe is balanced with thin slices of salty prosciutto, creating a refreshing, no-cook bite that’s light, elegant, flavorful.

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Italian Pinwheels

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Photo Credit: Christina’s Cucina

Italian pinwheels are quick, fresh and delectable sandwiches that will please almost everyone from toddlers up!

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