10 Italian Classics Under 300 Calories

Garden Minestrone

Go back for seconds of this savory soup; each serving only has 217 calories.

Recipe: Garden Minestrone

Spring Risotto

A full cup of this zesty rice-and-beans medley covered in tangy Romano cheese has only 238 calories.

Recipe: Spring Risotto

Pizza Margherita

Even pizza's in reach when done right. This one has only 298 calories per serving of two slices.

Recipe: Quick Pizza Margherita

Spicy Pizza Sausage

Blending ground turkey with pork cuts the calories in this favorite pizza topping – each 1/2 cup adds only 203 calories to your recipe.

Recipe: Atsa Spicy Pizza Sausage

Crabmeat Ravioli with Clam Sauce

At a modest 272 calories per serving, this one's light enough to eat every day, but pretty enough to serve to guests.

Recipe: Crabmeat Ravioli with Clam Sauce

Tomato-Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto

Lower-fat cheeses cut the calories in this rich lasagna, which boasts merely 272 per serving.

Recipe: Tomato-Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto

Linguine with Clam Sauce

This delicious version of the traditional linguine dish weighs in at only 290 calories per serving.

Recipe: Linguine with Clam Sauce

Veal Piccata

Small adjustments make a big difference in this dish's calorie count – only 281 per generous serving.

Recipe: Veal Piccata

Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato

There's little reason not to double-dip with this fruity gelato – each serving has only 130 calories.

Recipe: Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato

Instant Tiramisu

Yes, even tiramisu can come in under 300 calories – this one has only 216 calories and can be prepared in under 20 minutes.

Recipe: Instant Tiramisu

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