Perfectly cooked pasta, delicious sauces, and garlic and oregano are the main components of Italian recipes. These dishes are easy to prepare, making it possible to bring a taste of Italy right to your own kitchen.

From pizza to lasagna, Italian food has become a part of many people's regular diet. This section of tips has a variety of ideas to make your pasta dishes special. You'll find recipes for homemade meatballs, spaghetti sauce, and delicious manicotti.

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   Baking Italian Meatballs
Meatballs are so easy to make, it really is a wonder that more people don't make their own. Here is a great tasting recipe you can use for baking Italian meatballs yourself. When you are finished, you will be ready to go for pasta or sandwiches.

   Cheese Filled Eggplant Rolls
Are you looking for a different kind of Italian dish to serve during your next meal? If so, then you can't afford to pass over this fantastic recipe for cheese filled eggplant rolls. The simple combination of the eggplant and three cheese is one that you will not soon forget, and that you will love to have again and again.

   Cheesy Caramelized Onion Panini
If you are looking for a great new twist on the perennial favorite of a grilled cheese sandwich, then look no further. This easy to make, and a great tasting recipe that will help you spruce up this childhood favorite. It is called a cheesy caramelized onion Panini.

   Chicken and Spinach Penne Pasta
Are you looking for a new twist to serve for your next Italian feast? If so then you need to try this fantastic recipe for chicken and spinach penne pasta. Learn how to combine the classic tastes of chicken and spinach in a new and mouthwatering combination with the help of this great recipe.

   Delicious Spaghetti Sauce
You can get spaghetti just about anywhere, but nothing is quite so good as homemade spaghetti. Here's a recipe for homemade spaghetti sauce that will make you never want to go back to spaghetti from a jar.

   Fettuccine Alfredo
Tired of going out to eat at those expensive Italian restaurants? Why not stay home and save some money and impress your family or guests? This recipe for Fettuccine Alfredo has a rich taste and is thick and creamy. You can't go wrong with this simple to make recipe.

   Homemade Meatballs
Meatballs are delicious and are even better when they are homemade. Here's a great recipe for homemade meatballs that will up the quality of your regular spaghetti.

   Making Tiramisu
If you have ever been to an Italian restaurant, then chances are you have had tiramisu at least once. In fact, tiramisu is arguably the most famous and favored of all Italian cakes. Making your own tiramisu is surprisingly easy, and can be a great addition to your next meal.

   Making Your Own Pesto Sauce
Pesto sauce can be a great garnish, or even ingredient when you are in the mood for something special. Instead of buying some, why not learn how to make it yourself? Making your own pesto sauce is amazingly easy; just follow these directions.

   Manicotti Florentine
Have you ever had manicotti Florentine, and wondered how it was made? Well, then you are in luck. Here is a recipe that you can use to make this fantastic dish in just over an hour. In fact, the preparation time is only about 25 minutes, and the total cook time is only 40 minutes. Try it today, you won't be disappointed.

   Marsala Sauce
If you like Italian food, then chances are pretty good that you have had a dish with Marsala sauce at least once in your life. For some reason though, unlike most other kinds of Italian foods and sauces, Marsala sauce is one that new cooks tend to shy away from. Well, if you have ever wanted to make your own Marsala sauce, then this is the recipe for you!

   Perfect Pizza
Pizza is an enduring family favorite that can be purchased just about everywhere. While it is always easy to simply go out and purchase some pizza, making it can be a really fun and educational experience for your family. Here is some great information for making your very own perfect pizza.

   Spectacular Spaghetti
If you have ever had spaghetti on your menu, then you know how difficult it can be to make some truly spectacular spaghetti. The key to making some fantastic pasta may surprise you, but it is something that everyone can do. All it takes is the proper tools, and a little effort on your part.

   Stuffed Manicotti
Have you ever had stuffed manicotti before? Chances are, if you have ever eaten at a decent Italian restaurant then you have. Here is a great recipe that you can use to make some fantastic stuffed manicotti at home, for a fraction of what it would cost you at a restaurant.

   Summer Tomato and Parmesan Bruschetta
If you have never had bruschetta before, then you really don't know what you are missing. This easy to make appetizer is great for a snack or as an intro to your next Italian feast. Try this recipe for some great summer tomato and Parmesan bruschetta today, and see what you have been missing.

   The Great Stuffed Manicotti Recipe
Having a dinner party for some friends and family? Want to look like you know what you're doing? Well, just use this simple and easy recipe, and you are going to be a smash!

   Tuscan Cooking
Of all the wonderful flavors and tastes among international cooking, one of the most favored is Italian. But even the most persnickety eater can get bored by having the same Italian dishes time after time. If you are looking for a new twist to give your favorite Italian dishes, then try a little Tuscan cooking.

   Worry-free "From Scratch" Lasagna
Lasagna is a perennial favorite for meals. Unfortunately, it has always been an extremely difficult dish to prepare. With this recipe though, you can prepare wonderful lasagna with little hassle.