20 Italian Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

Although Italians in Italy do not celebrate Thanksgiving, many of the 15.7 million Italian-Americans do! Therefore, Italian side dishes are a must on Thanksgiving! Here are 20 mouthwatering Italian-themed dinner ideas for Thanksgiving!

1. Pumpkin & Ricotta Gnocchi

Pumpkin and Ricotta Gnocchi – Rosella’s Cooking With Nonna

2. Classic Italian Lasagna

Classic Italian Lasagna -Recipe

3. Utica Greens

Spicy Italian Escarole Utica NY Greens – Recipe (Video)

4. Pumpkin Polpette

How to Make Pumpkin Polpette

5. Butternut Squash Shells

Stuffed Pasta Shells with Butternut Squash, Ricotta, and Spinach – Recipe

6. Baked Macaroni

Easy & Delicious Baked Macaroni & Cheese – Perfect Italiano

7. Pumpkin and Mushroom Pasta al Forno

Pumpkin and Mushroom Pasta al Forno

8. Crispy Chicken Meatballs

Crispy Chicken Meatballs Recipe – Perfect for Parties

9. Parmesan Risotto

Parmesan Risotto – Cooking Italian With Joe

10. Creamy Tortellini

Creamy Tortellini with Butternut Squash – Recipe

11. Fresh Focaccia Bread

Focaccia Bread – Recipe (Video)

12. Pumpkin Mascarpone Pie

Pumpkin Mascarpone Pie -Recipe

13. Cranberry Zeppole

Cranberry Zeppole with Ginger Syrup

14. Cannoli Cake

To Die For Cannoli Cake – Recipe

15. Tiramisu Cheesecake

Delicious Tiramisu Cheesecake – Recipe

16. Pumpkin and Ricotta Frittelle

Sweet Pumpkin and Ricotta Frittelle Recipe

17. Pumpkin Spice Biscotti

Pumpkin Spice Biscotti Recipe

18. Apple Cider Bellini

How to Make an Apple Cider Bellini

19. Pistachio Cranberry Biscotti

Easy Biscotti with Pistachios & Cranberries – Recipe

20. Chocolate Pizzelles

Chocolate Pizzelles – Recipe

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