Italian Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/cuisine/italian/ Easy recipes for busy families. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://balancingmotherhood.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/favicon-96x96.png Italian Easy Recipes for Busy Moms https://balancingmotherhood.com/category/food/cuisine/italian/ 32 32 Pasta alla Vodka (Ready in 30 Minutes!) https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=67895 My Pasta alla Vodka tastes like a slow‑simmered Sunday sauce, yet it comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for even the busiest nights. The flavor is rich and deeply developed thanks to a simple method I use that builds layers without adding extra work. Pasta alla Vodka Recipe My recipe for Pasta alla Vodka...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/pasta-alla-vodka/feed/ 0 Slow Cooker Italian Beef https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-italian-beef/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-italian-beef/#respond Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=63982 My Slow Cooker Italian Beef sandwiches recipe starts with juicy, deeply flavorful beef without turning on the oven or standing over the stove for hours. This recipe was developed to deliver rich, full flavor, even after hours of cooking. With my method, the seasonings concentrate as the roast cooks low and slow, so every sandwich...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/slow-cooker-italian-beef/feed/ 0 Homemade Pepperoni Pizza (With From-Scratch Dough) https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=66250 Homemade pepperoni pizza became our Friday night tradition long before it ever became a recipe on this site. During a season when life felt uncertain and money was tight, pizza night was the one thing that stayed the same every week. Using the same dough and the same simple toppings, this pizza showed up on...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/homemade-pepperoni-pizza/feed/ 0 Crockpot Lazy Lasagna https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-lazy-lasagna/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-lazy-lasagna/#respond Tue, 14 Oct 2025 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=63952 With my Crockpot Lazy Lasagna, you get everything you love about classic lasagna but without the extra work. It has rich layers of meat, gooey cheese, and savory sauce, all simmered to perfection in the slow cooker. There are no noodles to boil, no oven to watch, and no mess to clean up. It’s just...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-lazy-lasagna/feed/ 0 Crockpot Baked Ziti https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-baked-ziti/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-baked-ziti/#respond Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:42:43 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=56879 My Crockpot Baked Ziti is the ultimate foolproof recipe for cheesy, hearty comfort food, packed with bold Italian flavors. With my tested method, you’ll get perfectly tender pasta, flavorful Italian sausage, and gooey melted cheese every single time — no guesswork, just reliable, delicious results. The Best Crock Pot Baked Ziti Recipe Crockpot Baked Ziti...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/crockpot-baked-ziti/feed/ 0 Lasagna Soup https://balancingmotherhood.com/lasagna-soup/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/lasagna-soup/#respond Mon, 22 Jul 2024 21:31:02 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=54194 This easy Lasagna Soup is loaded with tender noodles and savory meat simmered in a rich tomato broth. Topped with a creamy blend of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, it’s a comforting and delicious meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. Easy Lasagna Soup Recipe I love traditional baked lasagna (here’s my go-to recipe),...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/lasagna-soup/feed/ 0 Chicken Carbonara https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-carbonara/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-carbonara/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:29:28 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=53732 Chicken Carbonara is a recipe I created to try to be fancy. It’s warm and creamy and looks like it takes a long time to make, but the reality is that you can have this easy meal on the table in just about 30 minutes. That’s a win in my home where I’m always trying...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/chicken-carbonara/feed/ 1 Pizza Dough Breadsticks (Cheesy Breadsticks) https://balancingmotherhood.com/pizza-dough-breadsticks-cheesy-breadsticks/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/pizza-dough-breadsticks-cheesy-breadsticks/#respond Fri, 14 Jun 2024 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=34069 These pizza dough breadsticks are the quick and easy appetizer you didn’t know you needed in your life. With plenty of garlic, fragrant Italian herbs, and a delicious cheesy topping, this hearty Italian dish will be your new favorite easy appetizer or side dish. There’s nothing like the smell (and taste) of freshly baked homemade...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/pizza-dough-breadsticks-cheesy-breadsticks/feed/ 0 Creamy Beef and Shells https://balancingmotherhood.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 23:43:33 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=53510 This scrumptious Creamy Beef and Shells is an easy 30-minute meal that combines savory ground beef with a cheesy sauce and tender pasta. It’s the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights – and it’s kid-approved. The Easiest Creamy Beef and Shells Recipe This is one of my go-to busy night meals. I developed this...

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]]> https://balancingmotherhood.com/creamy-beef-and-shells/feed/ 0 Lemon Piccata Chicken (Chicken Piccata) https://balancingmotherhood.com/lemon-piccata-chicken-chicken-piccata/ https://balancingmotherhood.com/lemon-piccata-chicken-chicken-piccata/#respond Mon, 27 May 2024 04:01:00 +0000 https://balancingmotherhood.com/?p=53088 This quick and easy Lemon Chicken Piccata combines pan-fried chicken cutlets with a velvety, tangy lemon butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s a simple yet elegant Italian American dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The Best Chicken Piccata Recipe With each mouthwatering bite of our classic chicken piccata,...

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