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Our Most-Fresh Italian-American Recipes of All Time

These Italian-American favorites bring bright flavors and fresh ingredients right to your dinner table. Perfect for lively weeknights or impressing guests, every dish here promises to punch above its weight in taste and ease.

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
A close-up view of a fork lifting a bite of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta, showcasing the nutty sauce coating the noodles and juicy chicken strips. Save
A close-up view of a fork lifting a bite of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta, showcasing the nutty sauce coating the noodles and juicy chicken strips. | calmatislit.com
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Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta

A close-up view of a fork lifting a bite of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta, showcasing the nutty sauce coating the noodles and juicy chicken strips.
A close-up view of a fork lifting a bite of Brown Butter Lemon Chicken Pasta, showcasing the nutty sauce coating the noodles and juicy chicken strips. | calmatislit.com

The brown butter and lemon bring a fresh brightness to this chicken pasta—quick enough for a weeknight, yet rich and memorable. Serve with a crisp salad for the full trattoria effect.

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Slow Cooker Meatballs Marinara

Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara: flavorful Italian-American meatballs simmered until perfectly tender in savory marinara sauce.
Slow Cooker Meatballs in Marinara: flavorful Italian-American meatballs simmered until perfectly tender in savory marinara sauce. | calmatislit.com

"My house smelled amazing and these meatballs turned out so tender! I served them over spaghetti and my kids even asked for seconds." —Nicki

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