4 WEEKS OF ITALIAN BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES & DINNERS

When I first thought of this idea, the last thing I thought would happen is that I would LOSE weight!

To be completely honest, after about two weeks of following the rules I set forth in this video, I felt amazing!

This was a TON of work and a lot of thought & time went into creating all of these meal plans and of course, cooking everything. 

Feel free to pick and choose some of the recipes below to try and if you do, I hope you share your creations with me!

4 Weeks of Traditional Italian Recipes

Breakfasts, Lunches & Dinners

Eat, Drink, Enjoy and Share

Week 1 (NE Italy)

This week focuses on recipes from the regions of Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Trentino Alto Adige & Emilia-Romagna.

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Week 2 (NW Italy)

This week focuses on recipes from the regions of Lombardy, Liguria, Tuscany & Piedmont.

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Week 3 (SE Italy & Sicily)

This week focuses on recipes from the regions of Apulia, Calabria & Sicily.

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Week 4 (SW & Central Italy)

This week focuses on recipes from the regions of Lazio & Campania.

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WEEK 1

Day 1

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with Parmigiano-Reggiano and a side of bread.

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Lunch: Prosciutto and melon with arugula salad.

You don't need a recipe for this. Scoop some melon, eat slices of prosciutto and melon, YUM!

Dinner: Pollo alla Cacciatora (Hunter's Chicken) with polenta.

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Day 2

Breakfast: Ricotta with honey and walnuts, served with espresso.

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Lunch: Jota (bean and cabbage soup)

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Dinner: Sausage & Peppers

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Day 3

Breakfast: Whole Fat Yogurt with Honey & Hazelnuts

You don't need a recipe for this, Scoop yogurt into a bowl, drizzle honey and top with hazelnuts, YUM!

Lunch: Italian sausages with peppers (Leftovers).

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Dinner: Costicine alla Griglia (Grilled Spare Ribs) with grilled vegetables.

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Day 4

Breakfast: Polenta with butter and cheese.

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Lunch: Minestrone alla Veneziana (Venetian-style minestrone).

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Dinner: Beef braised in red wine (Brasato al Vino Rosso) with Cavolo Verza Stufato (braised Savoy cabbage).

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Day 5

Breakfast: Frittata with asparagus and herbs.

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Lunch: Gnocchi di Zucca (Pumpkin Gnocchi) with sage butter.

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Dinner: Bigoli in Salsa (thick spaghetti in anchovy and onion sauce).

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Day 6

Breakfast: Prosciutto with soft-boiled eggs (or poached) and bread.

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Lunch: Calamari in a light tomato sauce.

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Dinner: Frico (cheese and potato pancake) with a side of arugula.

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Day 7

Breakfast: Frittata with Italian Cheeses and Prosciutto di San Daniele

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Lunch: Radicchio salad with walnuts & gorgonzola and balsamic vinegar.

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Raviolo al Uovo

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WEEK 2

Day 1

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with a side of prosciutto.

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Lunch: Insalata di Fagioli (bean salad with red onion and olive oil).

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Dinner: Brasato al Barolo (beef braised in Barolo wine) with polenta.

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Day 2

Breakfast: Frittata with spinach and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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Lunch: Cappon Magro (a Ligurian layered seafood and vegetable salad with green sauce).

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Dinner: Agnello al Forno con Patate (Roast Lamb with Potatoes)

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Day 3

Breakfast: Yogurt with nuts and a drizzle of honey.

You don't need a recipe for this, scoop yogurt, add nuts and drizzle with honey, YUM!

Lunch: Farinata (chickpea flour pancake) with a side of arugula salad.

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Dinner: Agnolotti del Plin (tiny stuffed pasta) in a sage and butter sauce.

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Day 4

Breakfast: Poached eggs with a side of sautéed mushrooms.

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Lunch: Panzanella al Tartufo (bread salad with truffle).

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Dinner: Ossobuco with Risotto Milanese

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Day 5

Breakfast: Boiled eggs with bread and olive oil.

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Lunch: Bagna Cauda (warm anchovy-garlic dip) with fresh vegetables for dipping.

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Dinner: Pollo alla Ligure (Ligurian-Style Chicken).

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Day 6

Breakfast: Yogurt with hazelnuts, honey, and a side of prosciutto.

You don't need a recipe for this. Scoop yogurt, top with hazelnuts and honey and pair with prosciutto.

Lunch: Insalata di Polpo (octopus salad) with lemon and parsley.

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Dinner: Stracotto di Manzo (slow-cooked beef stew) with Savoy cabbage.

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Day 7

Breakfast: Omelet with herbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

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Lunch: Insalata di Fagiolini (Green Bean Salad)

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Torta Pasqualina (savory pie with greens and ricotta).

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WEEK 3

Day 1

Breakfast: Fresh ricotta with honey and almonds.

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Lunch: Grilled shrimp salad with a vinaigrette and arugula

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Dinner: Pollo alla Cacciatora (Hunter’s Chicken) with roasted eggplant.

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Day 2

Breakfast: Soft-boiled eggs with crusty bread and olive oil.

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Lunch: Frittata with zucchini and fresh herbs.

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Dinner: Branzino alla Siciliana (Sicilian-Style Sea Bass)

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Day 3

Breakfast: Greek yogurt with pistachios and figs.

You don't need a recipe for this, scoop yogurt, top with pistachios and fresh chopped figs, YUM!

Lunch: Insalata di Ceci e Tonno (Chickpea and Tuna Salad).

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Dinner: Pasta alla Norma (pasta with eggplant, tomato sauce, and ricotta salata).

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Day 4

Breakfast: Scrambled eggs with sautéed spinach.

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Lunch: Lentil soup with a side of grilled bread.

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Dinner: Involtini di Melanzane (Eggplant rolls stuffed with cheese and herbs) served with a side of sautéed greens.

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Day 5

Breakfast: Frittata with onion and Parmigiano.

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Lunch: Insalata di Fagiolini e Pomodori (Green bean and tomato salad).

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Dinner: Agnello alla Lucana (Lamb with herbs and peppers, traditional to Basilicata).

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Day 6

Breakfast: Hard-boiled eggs with a side of fresh fruit.

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Lunch: Burrata with cherry tomatoes and arugula.

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Dinner: Polpette al Sugo (Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)

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Day 7

Breakfast: Omelet with fresh parsley and capers.

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Lunch: Panzanella (Tuscan bread salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion).

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Parmigiana di Melanzane (Eggplant Parmesan).

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WEEK 4

Day 1

Breakfast: Frittata with Pecorino Romano and herbs.

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Lunch: Insalata Caprese (fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil).

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Dinner: Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Roman-style pasta with eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and black pepper).

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Day 2

Breakfast: Ricotta pancakes

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Lunch: Pasta e Fagioli (pasta and beans).

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Dinner: Saltimbocca alla Romana (veal with prosciutto and sage) with sautéed spinach.

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Day 3

Breakfast: Hard-boiled eggs with bread and olive oil.

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Lunch: Panzanella Salad (bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion with olive oil and vinegar).

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Dinner: Pizza Margherita

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Day 4

Breakfast: Soft-boiled eggs with crusty bread and olive oil.

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Lunch: Lentil soup with a side of grilled bread.

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Dinner: Bucatini all’Amatriciana (pasta with guanciale, tomatoes, and Pecorino Romano).

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Day 5

Breakfast: Omelet with herbs and sautéed zucchini.

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Lunch: Insalata di Fagioli (bean salad with olive oil and lemon)

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Dinner: Brasato al Vino Rosso (beef braised in red wine) with roasted vegetables.

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Day 6

Breakfast: Ricotta and spinach frittata

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Lunch: Grilled shrimp salad with arugula, cherry tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette

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Dinner: Braciole (Stuffed Beef Rolls)

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Day 7

Breakfast: Yogurt with nuts, honey, and fresh fruit.

You don't need a recipe for this, scoop yogurt, top with nuts, honey and fruit, YUM!

Lunch: Green bean salad with olive oil, garlic, and lemon with grilled Foccacia bread

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Cacio e Pepe (Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and black pepper).

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ADDITIONAL RECIPES:

Homemade Italian Bread

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Homemade Pasta

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Panna Cotta w/Chocolate Sauce

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