Italian Recipes
42 healthy, low-calorie Italian recipes — each under 600 kcal with at least 15g of protein.
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Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey and Brown Rice
How do you make low-calorie Italian stuffed peppers with ground turkey? This 50-minute recipe packs
493 kcal 34g protein 50 min -
Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare — Shrimp and Mussel Pasta in White Wine
How do you make low-calorie seafood pasta with white wine? Shrimp and mussel spaghetti in 40 minutes
475 kcal 36g protein 40 min -
Quick Chicken Osso Buco with Lemon Gremolata and Creamy Polenta
Low-calorie osso buco? Swap veal for chicken thighs, braise in tomato-wine sauce, top with gremolata
465 kcal 39g protein 50 min -
Italian Pesto-Crusted Cod with Haricots Verts and Cherry Tomatoes
How to make a restaurant-quality pesto cod dinner in 35 minutes with 18g protein per serving
418 kcal 38g protein 35 min -
Braised Pork Shank Osso Buco with Bright Gremolata
How to make authentic Italian osso buco with gremolata in under 60 minutes. This braised pork shank
485 kcal 42g protein 55 min -
Braised Beef Shanks with Bright Gremolata
How to make a healthy osso buco under 500 calories with bright gremolata topping in under an hour.
425 kcal 32g protein 55 min -
Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup with Turkey Sausage
A lightened ribollita with cannellini beans, turkey sausage, and kale ready in 45 minutes. High-prot
420 kcal 22g protein 45 min -
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Raisins, and Herbs
How to make authentic Sicilian swordfish rolls with pine nuts and raisins in under 45 minutes. A pro
485 kcal 32g protein 40 min -
Lemon-Herb Seared Scallops over Zucchini Noodles
Learn how to sear scallops perfectly and create a bright lemon-herb sauce for this low-calorie Medit
485 kcal 32g protein 27 min -
Italian Pesto-Crusted Cod with Haricots Verts
How to make restaurant-style pesto cod with tender green beans in under 35 minutes—high protein, low
415 kcal 35g protein 35 min -
Braised Turkey Osso Buco with Gremolata
Light Italian braised turkey with gremolata - 30 min dinner under 450 calories with 27g protein
425 kcal 38g protein 30 min -
Mediterranean Seafood Pasta with White Wine, Garlic, and Cherry Tomatoes
A healthy 30-minute seafood pasta with mussels, shrimp, and a crisp white wine garlic sauce ready in
485 kcal 32g protein 30 min -
Herb-Crusted Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomato-Basil Sauce
Baked Mediterranean stuffed peppers with lean turkey, tomatoes, and herbs - a healthy 30-minute dinn
445 kcal 32g protein 50 min -
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls with Pine Nuts, Raisins & Crispy Breadcrumbs
How to make authentic Sicilian swordfish rolls with pine nuts and raisins in under 45 minutes - a he
485 kcal 32g protein 40 min -
Lighter Tuscan Ribollita with White Beans and Kale
A lighter ribollita with 400 calories and 20g protein per serving. Creamy white beans, tender kale,
418 kcal 20g protein 50 min -
Mussels Marinara over Whole-Wheat Linguine
Restaurant-quality mussels marinara over whole-wheat linguine in under 45 minutes. High-protein Medi
520 kcal 32g protein 40 min -
Italian Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers with Tomatoes and Mozzarella
How to make flavorful stuffed bell peppers with ground turkey in under 45 minutes. A healthy Italian
478 kcal 35g protein 50 min -
One-Pot Whole-Wheat Pasta with Spinach, Cherry Tomatoes & Lemon-Herb Chicken
A protein-rich 30-minute Mediterranean pasta dinner with whole wheat, spinach, cherry tomatoes, and
485 kcal 35g protein 30 min -
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls with Pine Nuts, Raisins & Herb Breadcrumbs
Learn to make restaurant-quality Sicilian swordfish rolls with a sweet-savory pine nut and raisin st
485 kcal 32g protein 40 min -
Lemon-Herb Seared Scallops over Zucchini Noodles with White Wine Butter
How to make restaurant-quality seared scallops with zucchini noodles in 25 minutes—light, protein-ri
425 kcal 32g protein 25 min -
Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers with Ground Turkey, Quinoa & Mozzarella
Learn how to make protein-rich stuffed bell peppers with ground turkey, quinoa, and melted mozzarell
412 kcal 43g protein 50 min -
Linguine with White Wine Seafood Sauce
Light Italian pasta with shrimp, mussels, and white wine sauce in under 30 minutes. High-protein din
485 kcal 32g protein 35 min -
Creamy Burrata & Rustic Tomato Pasta
Silky burrata crowns a quick chunky tomato sauce for an effortless Italian dinner
475 kcal 18g protein 35 min -
Lighter Osso Buco with Zesty Gremolata
How to make a healthier osso buco in 30 minutes with tender braised chicken and fresh gremolata topp
415 kcal 28g protein 45 min -
Braised Turkey Shanks with Gremolata and Saffron Vegetables
How to make a healthy osso buco in 45 minutes with turkey, bright gremolata, and Mediterranean veget
485 kcal 32g protein 45 min -
Burrata with Rustic Tomato Sauce
Silky burrata meets a chunky San Marzano tomato sauce over al dente pasta
485 kcal 22g protein 30 min -
Burrata with Chunky Tomato Sauce and Fresh Basil
A silky burrata centerpiece with a rustic, jammy tomato sauce
485 kcal 22g protein 35 min -
Burrata with Burst Cherry Tomato Sauce
Fresh burrata melted into a chunky, herb-laden tomato sauce over al dente spaghetti
485 kcal 22g protein 35 min -
Sicilian Swordfish Rolls Stuffed with Pine Nuts, Raisins, and Herbs
How to make authentic Sicilian swordfish rolls with pine nuts and raisins - a protein-rich Mediterra
485 kcal 31g protein 40 min -
Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta with Burrata
Rustic tomato sauce crowned with silky burrata for a stunning centerpiece
495 kcal 18g protein 35 min -
Lemon-Herb Seared Scallops over Zucchini Noodles
Restaurant-quality seared scallops with bright lemon-herb sauce over spiralized zucchini noodles. Hi
412 kcal 26g protein 27 min -
Burrata & Cherry Tomato Spaghetti
Rustic tomato sauce crowned with creamy burrata and sweet heirloom tomatoes
485 kcal 32g protein 35 min -
Italian Turkey-Stuffed Bell Peppers
Low-calorie Italian stuffed peppers with lean turkey, herbs, and melted cheese. 400kcal, 34g protein
405 kcal 34g protein 55 min -
Burrata & Cherry Tomato Spaghetti
Fresh burrata melts into a rustic tomato sauce for a weeknight showstopper
475 kcal 22g protein 35 min -
Burrata & Burst Tomato Pasta
Torn burrata crowns a rustic tomato sauce with sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh basil
445 kcal 20g protein 35 min -
Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta with White Wine
Light shrimp pasta with white wine sauce, ready in 30 mins. High-protein, Mediterranean dinner under
485 kcal 38g protein 35 min -
Tuscan White Bean and Kale Soup (Ribollita)
Hearty Tuscan ribollita soup with white beans, kale, and vegetables. High-protein, low-calorie Medit
485 kcal 18g protein 50 min -
Italian Turkey Stuffed Bell Peppers
Italian stuffed peppers with lean ground turkey, quinoa, and melted cheese. A healthy, high-protein
434 kcal 34g protein 55 min -
Linguine with White Wine Seafood
Light Italian pasta with mussels, shrimp, clams in a savory white wine broth. High-protein, low-calo
485 kcal 28g protein 40 min -
Burrata with Slow-Simmered Tomato Sauce
A rustic Italian pasta crowned with creamy burrata and sweet cherry tomatoes
520 kcal 22g protein 35 min -
Italian Chicken Soup with Lemon & Caper
Bright Mediterranean chicken soup with white beans, capers, and fresh lemon.
420 kcal 32g protein 30 min -
One-Pot Parmesan Chicken with White Beans
A 30-minute one-pot dinner with chicken, cannellini beans, spinach and parmesan.
560 kcal 42g protein 30 min