Healthy Italian-Inspired Recipes

Who doesn’t like Italian food? With pizza, pasta and all the delicious sauces, Italian cuisine is among the most popular in the world.

However, like Mexican food, it can be very heavy on carbs and cheeses, meaning that it may also make you a little heavy if you overindulge. Fear not, though, as we have a stack of Italian-inspired we reckon you’ll find to be pretty bellissimo.

Cauliflower Risotto with Mushrooms

Get all the delicious flavours of this creamy Italian dish without all the unnecessary calories. The secret is to use cauliflower rather than rice and Greek yoghurt and milk rather than calorific cream. 

Chicken Parmigiano Tortellini

This delicious meal was sent to us via Man Shaker, Clint, and uses high-protein chicken tortellini, light mozzarella cheese, spinach and mushrooms to create a healthy and filling dish that is ideal for meal planning. 

Spaghetti Bolognese 

A healthy spin on a time-tested family favourite which packs plenty of punch thanks to the inclusion of red capsicum and baby spinach. Alternatively, you could try the more ‘manly’ Man Spag Bol recipe.

Low-Carb Carbonara

Try using healthier soy or chickpea pasta when making this delicious dish. 

Fresh & Healthy Italian Pizza

We recommend using sandwich wraps or wholemeal/cauliflower bases when preparing these healthy pizzas. Likewise, try using shredded chicken or turkey for your topping rather than fatty cured meats. We also have a recipe for a prawn and pumpkin pizza which will help build your muscle rather than your gut. 

Adam's Pizziola

All the flavour of a pizza without the carbs? This pizziola is high in protein and low in carbs as the chicken serves as a substitute for the base. 

Low-Carb Mexican Lasagne

This meal, which also features on our list of healthy Mexican-inspired meals, mixes flavours from both Italy and Mexico to create a fusion dish the entire family will enjoy.