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    Home » Italian Recipes

    Easy Italian Recipes to Make at Home

    While it's nice to enjoy dinner out at an Italian restaurant, it's easier on the wallet to prepare Italian recipes at home. You'll save money and eat incredibly well!

    Some of our favorite Good Cheap (Italian) Eats include Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta ($1.50/serving), Chocolate Biscotti with Almonds (23 cents each), and Italian Sub Sandwich Recipe ($3.07/each). See how much you can save?!

    stack of three turkey pesto sandwiches on wood cutting board.

    Hot Turkey Pesto Sandwiches

    close-up view of skillet full of creamy garlic shrimp pasta topped with fresh parsley.

    Creamy Garlic Shrimp Pasta

    close up of an affogato in a glass cappucino cup.

    Salted Caramel Affogato Recipe (40 cents/each)

    chocolate biscotti with almonds on a white platter on a black table.

    Chocolate Biscotti with Almonds (23 cents each)

    pumpkin biscotti resting on a cup of espresso on saucer with demitasse spoon.

    Pumpkin Biscotti (6 cents each!)

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    Pasta Salad with Tortellini

    Italian beef sandwich in black checked basket with jus cup.

    Instant Pot Italian Beef Sandwich Recipe ($2.14 each)

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    Antipasto Pasta Salad (90 cents/serving)

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    Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix

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    Sautéed Mushrooms and Onions (50 cents/serving)

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    Gluten-Free Meatballs Recipe (25 cents each)

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    How to Make Frozen Garlic Bread (20 cents/serving)

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    Roasting Tomatoes in the Oven

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    Italian Sandwiches

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    Homemade Sub Rolls

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    Easy Homemade Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

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    How to Make Pan Pizza at Home

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    Quick Minestrone: aka How to Use Up Pasta Night Leftovers

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