6 Healthy Italian Recipes That Are Surprisingly Easy to Make
Charred Vegetable Orecchiette
Anchovies add depth of flavor, not to mention protein and heart-healthy omega-3s. And believe it or not, there's no fishy taste.
Ingredients: head cauliflower, broccoli rabe, olive oil, garlic, anchovy fillets, fresh rosemary, orecchiette pasta, kosher salt, ground pepper, white wine vinegar, pecorino Romano cheese
Calories: 361
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Baked Pear and Chestnut Crumble
Roasting the pears lends a deep, rich flavor. Add that to tangy yogurt and sweetness from the balsamic vinegar and you've got a refreshingly light dessert.
Ingredients: unsalted butter, rolled oats, roasted chestnuts, whole-wheat flour, light brown sugar, cinnamon, kosher salt, canola oil, Bosc pears, balsamic vinegar, plain fat-free yogurt
Calories: 304
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One-Pan Cod with Fennel and Tomatoes
The anise flavor will be mellower once you cook the fennel, and best of all it's great for aiding digestion.
Ingredients: cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, garlic, lemon, oregano, kosher salt, olive oil, fennel bulbs, dry white wine, cod loins
Calories: 320
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Crispy Mushroom Flatbread
Mushrooms don't seem like much but they're packed with nutrients, and they lend an umami-rich, savory flavor to this flatbread.
Ingredients: olive oil, fresh mushrooms, honey, balsamic vinegar, ricotta cheese, mixed tender herbs, whole milk, garlic, whole-grain naan flatbreads, sea salt
Calories: 164
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Linguine with Clams and Greens
This classic dish has the flavor you know and love—but gets a nice nutritional boost from lemony kale and whole-wheat pasta.
Ingredients: kale, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, little neck clams, dry white wine, linguine, kosher salt, fresh mint
Calories: 446
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Pork Tenderloin with Squash 'Noodles' and Arugula
Pork and prunes are a classic pairing in northern Italian cooking.
Ingredients: olive oil, pork tenderloin, kosher salt, black pepper, prunes, Marsala wine, butternut squash noodles, baby arugula, orange
Calories: 465