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Gluten-Free Italian Recipes

Delicious gluten-free Italian food does exist! I am happy to share with you a treasure trove of gluten-free Italian recipes that prove you don't need wheat to enjoy the rich flavors of Italy.

From my homemade gluten-free pasta to sumptuous risotto and hearty polentas, each dish is designed to delight. With step-by-step instructions and tips for gluten-free cooking, you're set to bring the taste of Italy into your kitchen, no gluten required.

My most popular Italian recipe is a toss-up between a classic San Marzano sauce and my gluten-free garlic bread. But I think my gluten-free chicken piccata is the one everyone should try.

Gluten-Free Italian Dinner Recipes

  • Chicken Alfredo pasta on a plate with a fork.
    Gluten-Free Chicken Alfredo
  • Sausage pasta with broccolini in a pan.
    Italian Sausage and Broccolini Pasta with Lemon Cream
  • Tuscan chicken with sun dried tomatoes in a cream sauce with fresh basil leaves.
    Creamy Baked Tuscan Chicken
  • Eggplant rollatini with marinara on a plate.
    Eggplant Rollatini

Gluten-Free Italian Side Dishes

  • Burrata caprese salad on a serving platter with crostini.
    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
  • Caponata in a bowl.
    Sicilian Eggplant Caponata
  • lemon orzo salad on a platter with wooden spoon
    Lemon Orzo Salad with Asparagus
  • Broccolini in a cast iron pan with lemon slices and garlic.
    Sauteed Broccolini with Garlic

More Italian Favorites

  • Italian rainbow cookies stacked on a piece of parchment.
    Gluten-Free Rainbow Cookies
  • Risotto in a bowl with grated zucchini, microgreens, lemon slices and tomatoes.
    Zucchini Risotto
  • Basil pesto in bowl with spoon.
    Dairy-Free Pesto
  • serving gluten free garlic bread
    Gluten-Free Garlic Bread
  • A glass with ice and homemade lemon soda with slices of lemon and fresh mint leaves.
    Easy Lemon Soda Recipe
  • Chicken piccata in a saute pan with lemon slices.
    Gluten-Free Chicken Piccata
  • polenta cakes with eggplant and romesco on serving platter
    Crispy Polenta with Eggplant
  • zucchini noodles recipe in a bowl
    Mediterranean Zucchini Noodle Pasta
  • Mini Eggplant pizzas on a plate with different pizza toppings and fresh basil.
    Eggplant Pizza
  • Eggplant parm topped with cheese and fresh basil on a plate.
    Gluten-Free Eggplant Parmesan
  • vegetarian tomato risotto in white bowl
    Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
  • A bowl of fettuccine pasta with creamy sauce, spinach, and chicken pieces. A lemon wedge is on the side. Pan and lemon are in the background on a marble surface.
    Creamy Lemon Chicken Pasta with Spinach
  • A one-pot chicken orzo bake with creamy Boursin, featuring vibrant broccoli and fresh lemon slices, garnished with chopped herbs and served with a wooden spoon.
    One Pot Chicken Orzo Bake with Boursin
  • A skillet of lobster ravioli in a creamy tomato sauce, topped with grated cheese and herbs, and garnished with a lemon slice.
    Tomato Cream Lobster Ravioli Sauce
  • A plate of gluten-free ravioli garnished with capers, chopped herbs, and grated cheese, with lemon slices on the side.
    Homemade Gluten-Free Ravioli Pasta
  • gluten free pizza rolls on a plate with parsley and pizza sauce
    Gluten-Free Pizza Rolls
  • A pan of pasta with rich short rib ragu, garnished with fresh herbs. Forks rest inside the pan, inviting you in, while a small bowl of grated cheese waits nearby to complete this delectable experience.
    Braised Short Rib Ragu
  • A bowl of shrimp risotto garnished with lemon slices and herbs on a wooden board.
    Creamy Shrimp Risotto with Mushrooms and Spinach
  • chestnut mushrooms with madeira wine in a serving dish
    Madeira Mushrooms with Roasted Chestnuts
  • Gluten-free pasta sprinkled with flour.
    Homemade Gluten-Free Pasta Recipe
  • Pan of meatballs in tomato sauce with parmesan cheese.
    Gluten-Free Italian Meatballs
  • ramp pesto in bowl with spoon.
    Ramp Pesto
  • Gluten-free pasta with alfredo sauce.
    Creamy Gluten-Free Alfredo Sauce (Flourless)
  • Piece of eggplant lasagna on a dinner plate with fresh basil.
    Eggplant Lasagna
  • San marzano tomato sauce in a bowl with two basil leaves.
    San Marzano Tomato Sauce
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My name is Jen Wooster and I am the recipe developer, writer, and photographer around here.  Cooking is an art, but so is making bad food puns. I excel at both.

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  • gluten free apple cobbler with vanilla ice cream
    Gluten-Free Apple Cobbler
  • sliced gluten free zucchini bread
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Old Favorites

  • A bowl of creamy Cajun alfredo pasta garnished with grated cheese, chopped herbs, microgreens, and a lemon wedge, placed on a wooden board with fresh parsley in the background.
    Cajun Alfredo Sauce
  • Baked eggplant slices rest elegantly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, perfectly roasted to perfection.
    Oven Roasted Eggplant Slices
  • Potato soup in white bowl with bacon, onions, and cheese.
    Gluten-Free Potato Soup (No Flour)
  • Shredded beef with garnished with cilantro on a plate.
    Citrus Shredded Beef (Crockpot)

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