Italian Dinner Suggestions

ks129375Almost everyone enjoys Italian food.  However, it can be expensive to go out and eat a good Italian meal.  Fortunately, it is possible to make some great Italian food in your own home.

Salad

The first step to making a full meal is preparing a salad.  You will find a lot of tasty, healthy options in your local produce department.  There are numerous different types of greens, vegetables, and dressings available.  If you are in a hurry, you can always grab a pre-made salad kit.  This will take care of the first course of your Italian meal. To keep with the Italian theme you can use an Italian lettuce blend, Italian dressing, Italian cheeses, and olives.

Spaghetti

Now you will want to choose an entrée.  There are several choices that are easy to prepare.  If you only have a few minutes, then you may wish to opt for making some spaghetti.  You can use several different types of pasta, sauce, and meat or if you want to make it healthier, then you could always opt for whole-wheat pasta and ground turkey. With ground turkey, you may want to season heavier with Italian seasoning, because it may be bland to some people. You can add diced fresh tomatoes to the sauce.

Lasagna

Anyone who has some time should try making lasagna.  You will need to begin by browning the meat before adding the sauce, just like you would if you were to make spaghetti.  Once you have your pasta and meat made, you will need to make layers of meat, cheese, pasta, and sauce.  Now everything will need to go into the oven to be baked.  Once done (the cheese will be melted and bubbly), you will love the taste of the lasagna.  While it may look like you have spent hours in the kitchen, it really is an easy Italian dish to make.

Hot Garlic Bread

Any Italian food that you choose to make will taste great with some hot garlic bread.  You can either purchase some that is already made or make your own homemade garlic bread.  Garlic bread from scratch can be made rather quickly if you have a bread machine.  Another option is to simply add some butter and garlic to Italian or French bread and then toast it in your toaster oven or carefully broil it in the oven. You can also add parsley and grated cheese to the garlic and butter.

Dessert

You may also want to make an Italian dessert to go with your great dinner.  This is where things can get a bit tricky.  If you need to save time, you may want to check out your local bakery.  They will usually have tiramisu, which is a delicious tasting Italian dessert.  Another option is to pick up a cheesecake, which is something that is served in a lot of Italian restaurants.

Wine

Remember to serve the right wine with your Italian meal.  Most stores will have displays that tell you what wines go well with what food.

When you eat at home, you can still enjoy a great Italian meal.  To add a special touch to this meal you may wish to take out your good dishes and a nice tablecloth then light some candles.  Now enjoy your easy to make, delicious, Italian dinner.

When you live in the Miami, Florida area and want a delicious and authentic Italian meal, go to Mama Jennie’s Italian Restaurant. To enjoy Italian food at home, order take out, delivery, or have Mama Jennie’s Italian Restaurant cater your next gathering. Contact them today for more information.

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