26 Bite-Sized Italian Recipes

From Shareable Lasagna Cups to Scrumptious Spaghetti Muffins

— April 3, 2015 — Lifestyle
These bite-sized Italian recipes range from shareable lasagna cups to scrumptious spaghetti muffins that are infused with tomato sauce and basil ingredients. Traditional Italian meals are enjoyed across the globe with favorites being pizza, pasta and lasagna. While these crowd favorites are incredibly delicious, they are also often described as caloric and heavy.

As consumers grow more conscious of health and dietary concerns, DIY Italian recipes are on the rise thanks to food bloggers who are showing followers alternative ways to indulge.

Portion control is key when it comes to these bite-sized snacks and meals. From tiny pizza muffins to hybrid pasta desserts, dieters no longer need to eliminate carbs from their meal plan and can instead indulge in compact versions of their favorite foods.
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Pizza Mozzarella Sticks
Pizza Mozzarella Sticks
'Vulgar Chef' Reveals an Easy DIY Pizza & Mozzarella Stick Recipe
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Cannoli-Inspired Dips
Cannoli-Inspired Dips
This Delicious Fruit Dip Tastes Like a Classic Italian Dessert
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Bacon Macaroni Bites
Bacon Macaroni Bites
These Easy to Make Macaroni and Cheese Cupcakes are Ideal for Portion Control
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Fried Parmesan Fries
Fried Parmesan Fries
These French Fry Poppers are Explode with Gooey Cheese
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Breakfast Pizza Bagels
Breakfast Pizza Bagels
This Delicious Breakfast Meal is Inspired by Cheesy Slices of Pizza
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Shareable Lasagna Cups
Shareable Lasagna Cups
I Am a Food Blog's Lasagna Bites are Inspired by Gourmet Hors D'oeuvres
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Pasta-Stuffed Deviled Eggs
Pasta-Stuffed Deviled Eggs
The Innovative Deviled Egg Recipe Incorporates Mac and Cheese and Bacon
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Mini Bacon-Wrapped Pizzas
Mini Bacon-Wrapped Pizzas
This Bacon Pizza Recipe by Instructables is Stuffed Like a Panzerotti
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Bite-Sized Party Pizzas
Bite-Sized Party Pizzas
Iamafoodblog's Recipe for Mini No-Knead Pizzas is Compact
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Savory Pizza Bagels
Savory Pizza Bagels
Dunkin' Donuts is Now Offering Specialty Tomato and Mozzarella Bagels
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Cheesy Bread Pies
Cheesy Bread Pies
These Homemade Garlic Cheesy Pies are a Decadent Fried Treat
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Mini Pizza Muffins
Mini Pizza Muffins
The Pepperoni Pizza Pull Apart Muffins from How Sweet It Is are a Savory Snack
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Pastry Pasta Breakfast Dishes
Pastry Pasta Breakfast Dishes
This Pastry Pasta Recipe Adds Some Sweetness to a Basic Pasta Dish
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Canned Pasta-Infused Desserts
Canned Pasta-Infused Desserts
These SpaghettiOs Cupcakes Would Qualify as Dessert for Dinner
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Baked Pasta Poppers
Baked Pasta Poppers
This Meatball-Featuring Spaghetti Recipe Makes Unique and Tiny Tasty Treats
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Pasta-Sushi Hybrids
Pasta-Sushi Hybrids
This Unique Dish Blends Italian and Japanese Cuisine
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Immitation Pasta Pastries
Immitation Pasta Pastries
On Top of Spaghetti Cupcakes Delight Tots With Their Deceptive Camouflag
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Stuffed Pasta-Inspired Desserts
Stuffed Pasta-Inspired Desserts
Red Velvet Ravioli is a New Twist on an Italian Staple
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Cheesy Dessert-Designed Dishes
Cheesy Dessert-Designed Dishes
The Pizzabon Combines Comfort Food with Confectionery Delights
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Reversed Pasta Dishes
Reversed Pasta Dishes
Deep Fried Spaghetti and Meatballs by DudeFoods is Bite-Sized
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Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Lasagna Cupcakes Serve Italian Differently
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Mini Pizza Waffles
Mini Pizza Waffles
This Savory Recipe Combines Pizza and Waffles and It Is Perfection
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Inside-Out Pasta Bites
Inside-Out Pasta Bites
The Spaghetti in Meatballs Recipe is a Cleverly Designed Creation
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Layered Pasta Cakes
Layered Pasta Cakes
These Lasagna Cupcakes Make Dinner Almost as Fun as Dessert
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Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
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Scrumptious Spaghetti Muffins
Scrumptious Spaghetti Muffins
These Spaghetti Muffins are the Perfect To-Go Dinner Option
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