Giada De Laurentiis was born in Italy, so naturally she’s big on cheesy, carby pasta dishes (and for the record, so are we). But sometimes, we want something a little lighter. And sure, fewer dishes doesn’t hurt either. That’s where these 11 recipes come in.
11 Light and Easy Recipes from Giada De Laurentiis
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Published May 1, 2017
Roman-style Chicken
Fact: Everything’s better with prosciutto.
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Breakfast Pita With Prosciutto
Case in point…
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Roasted Carrot Hummus
Serve it with veggies for an even healthier snack.
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Whipped Ricotta Salad
Oh-so-Instagrammable.
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Grilled Salmon With Citrus Salsa Verde
Your summer go-to dinner.
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Cherry Tomato Spaghetti
From the kitchen to the veranda (with wine) in 30 minutes.
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Chicken Piccata
Tangy lemon sauce + capers = yum.
Love and Cupcakes
Pasta E Fagioli
Tastes like you cooked it all day. (Spoiler alert: You didn’t.)
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Lentil And Carrot Salad
Packed with protein and perfect for meatless Monday.
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Orzo Pasta Salad
Load it up with colorful veggies.
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Artichoke Risotto
So bright, it’s like sunshine in a bowl.
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