24 Italian Side Dishes to Make Tonight

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24 Italian Side Dishes to Make Tonight1/24 Garlic Bread 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Garlic Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ever wonder how to make garlic bread? This homemade garlic bread is the answer! Minced fresh garlic is key to these flavor-packed crusty slices, which our big family would snap up before they even had a chance to cool. —Grace Yaskovic, Branchville, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 258 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 433mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g

fiber), 6g protein

fiber), 6g protein. 2/24 Italian Mushrooms 32 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Only four ingredients create a rich and flavorful side dish that goes well with beef and mashed potatoes. —Kim Reichert, Fargo, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 99 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 281mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 3/24 Spinach-Parm Casserole 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator: For those who ignore Popeye and won’t eat their spinach, I find that spinach with garlicky butter and Parmesan helps change their minds. —Judy Batson, Tampa, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 239 calories, 21g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 703mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 4/24 Pumpkin Gnocchi in Sage Butter 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Robert H. Hagen for Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a delicious autumn spin on an Italian classic, try this hearty, seasonal gnocchi. Sage and

garlic butter sauce complements the pumpkin wonderfully

garlic butter sauce complements the pumpkin wonderfully. —Donna Mosca Kahler, Jupiter, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 394 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. 5/24 Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Italian Sausage-Stuffed Zucchini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve always had to be creative when getting my family to eat vegetables, so I decided to make stuffed zucchini using the pizza flavors that everyone loves. It worked! We like to include

sausage for a main dish but it could be a meatless side too

sausage for a main dish but it could be a meatless side too. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 2 stuffed zucchini halves: 206 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 485mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 6/24 Italian Meatball Buns 21 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Italian Meatball Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These soft little rolls come with a pleasant surprise inside—savory Italian meatballs. The apps

I love how easy they are to put together

are wonderful dipped in marinara sauce, which makes them fun for my grandkids—and adults too. I love how easy they are to put together. —Trina Linder-Mobley, Clover, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 bun with 1 tablespoon sauce: 98 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 7/24 Italian Zucchini Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Compliments crop up as fast as vines when folks sample this zucchini casserole. Even those who

generally don’t like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish

generally don’t like zucchini find they enjoy it in this savory side dish. —Kimberly Speta, Kennedy, New York Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 174 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 576mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 8/24 White Beans and Spinach 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Beans and Spinach Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skillet side is a variation of a recipe I received from my Italian mother. I’ve prepared spinach this way for years—because my children eat

it happily!

it happily! —Lucia Johnson, Massena, New York Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 116 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 561mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 7g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch. 9/24 Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Linguine with Fresh Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This garlic and basil linguine is a perfect way to use up your late-summer tomato harvest. It makes a great light supper when paired with a salad, or you can make it

heartier with some chopped chicken

heartier with some chopped chicken. —Susan Jones, Downers Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 233 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 10/24 Stuffed Mushrooms 29 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Best Ever Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: At party time, I bring out a platter of my easy stuffed mushrooms. I like to make mine with reduced-fat sausage, but you can use regular for an indulgent treat. —Debby Beard, Eagle,

It’s even more flavorful when you use your garden harvest

Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer: 79 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 167mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein. 11/24 Two-Bean Tomato Bake 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Two-Bean Tomato Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Parmesan cheese, basil and garlic spice up this mouthwatering medley of beans, mushrooms, onion and tomatoes. It’s even more flavorful when you use your garden harvest. We love the cheesy crumb topping because it adds a fantastic crunch.—Dorothy Rieke, Julian,

Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish

Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 124 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein. 12/24 Parmesan Risotto 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Parmesan Risotto Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Risotto is a creamy Italian rice dish. In this version, the rice is briefly sauteed, then slowly cooked in wine and seasonings. Watch for that magic moment when the risotto transforms from just rice in liquid to creamy, tender deliciousness. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition

This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together

Facts: 3/4 cup: 260 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 728mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 13/24 Cherry Tomato Mozzarella Saute 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This side dish is full of flavor and so quick to put together. The cherry tomatoes and mozzarella are perfect alongside almost any main dish you can think of. —Summer Jones, Pleasant Grove, Utah Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 127 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 194mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g

sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein

sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein. 14/24 Sun-Dried Tomato Scalloped Potatoes 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sun-Dried Tomato Scalloped Potatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family was tired of my traditional scalloped potatoes. So when I came across this recipe featuring a pesto and sun-dried tomato sauce, I knew I had to try it. I’m so glad I did, and so is my family! —Jamie Milligan, Kimberley, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup: 238 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 420mg

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein

sodium, 28g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. 15/24 Italian Spaghetti Squash 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a unique and easy way to cook spaghetti squash. Be sure the squash is on the small or medium side so that it fits into the slow cooker after being cut in half. —Melissa Brooks, Sparta, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/4 stuffed squash: 140 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 635mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 5g fiber), 8g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat. 16/24 Five-Cheese Rigatoni 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Five-Cheese Rigatoni Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Who can resist cheesy pasta hot from the oven? This ooey-gooey rigatoni mac and cheese boasts a homemade white sauce. —Shirley Foltz, Dexter, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 362 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 40mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 17/24 Oven-Roasted Tomatoes 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Oven-Roasted Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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