Italian Classics Under 300 Calories

May 07, 2007
These guilt-free Italian favorites are every bit as flavorful as their higher-calorie counterparts. Bellissimo!
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Garden Minestrone

Oxmoor House
Garden Minestrone Recipe
Go back for seconds of this savory soup; each serving only has 217 calories.
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Spring Risotto

Becky Luigart-Stayner
Spring Risotto Recipe
A full cup of this zesty rice-and-beans medley covered in tangy Romano cheese has only 238 calories.

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Quick Pizza Margherita

Randy Mayor; Katie Stoddard
Quick Pizza Margherita Recipe
Even pizza's in reach when done right. This one has only 298 calories per serving of two slices.
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Atsa Spicy Pizza Sausage

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

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Crabmeat Ravioli with Clam Sauce

Becky Luigart-Stayner
Crabmeat Ravioli with Clam Sauce Recipe
At a modest 272 calories per serving, this one's light enough to eat every day, but pretty enough to serve to guests.

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Tomato-Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto

Tomato-Basil Lasagna with Prosciutto Recipe
Lower-fat cheeses cut the calories in this rich lasagna, which boasts merely 272 per serving.
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Linguine with Clam Sauce

Randy Mayor; Jen Rotenstreich
Linguine with Clam Sauce Recipe
This delicious version of the traditional linguine dish weighs in at only 290 calories per serving.

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Veal Piccata

Randy Mayor; Cindy Barr
Veal Piccata Recipe
Small adjustments make a big difference in this dish's calorie count—only 281 per generous serving.

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Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Mango-Passion Fruit Gelato Recipe
There's little reason not to double-dip with this fruity gelato—each serving has only 130 calories.
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Instant Tiramisu

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