Italian

17 Italian Dishes, Messed Up a Little

by: Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm

December 9, 2016

Pumpkin in lasagna, a pesto sans basil (but plus mint!), and a panzanella with nary a tomato in sight: These are not your classic Italian dishes. Rather, they take inspiration from classics—and then run crazy with substitutions, spices, and add-ins.

Here are 17 not-so-classic twists on classics. We're not saying they're new classics, no, but are they great additions to your recipe repertoire when only something like beer pizza will do? Yes.

Kale and Italian Sausage Lasagna with Pumpkin Béchamel

Kale and Italian Sausage Lasagna with Pumpkin Béchamel

Kathy Brennan & Caroline Campion's Skillet Lasagna

Kathy Brennan & Caroline Campion's Skillet Lasagna

Beer Pizza

Beer Pizza

Herb, Feta, and Quinoa-Filled Frittata

Herb, Feta, and Quinoa-Filled Frittata

Roasted Cauliflower Brown Rice Risotto with Lemon, Walnut, and Mascarpone

Roasted Cauliflower Brown Rice Risotto with Lemon, Walnut, and Mascarpone

Celery Risotto with Asian Pear and Shiso

Celery Risotto with Asian Pear and Shiso

Glazed Shallot, Walnut, Sage, and Goat Cheese Pizza

Glazed Shallot, Walnut, Sage, and Goat Cheese Pizza

Mint-Pistachio Pesto

Mint-Pistachio Pesto

Cacio e Pepe Pizza with Roasted Radishes

Cacio e Pepe Pizza with Roasted Radishes

Black Pepper and Parmesan Panna Cotta

Black Pepper and Parmesan Panna Cotta

Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Focaccia with Apricot Jam, Caramelized Onion, and Fennel

Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Focaccia with Apricot Jam, Caramelized Onion, and Fennel

Beet Ravioli with Goat Cheese, Ricotta and Mint Filling

Beet Ravioli with Goat Cheese, Ricotta and Mint Filling

Kalamata Olive Gnocchi

Kalamata Olive Gnocchi

Thanksgiving Osso Buco

Thanksgiving Osso Buco

Winter Panzanella with Orange, Roasted Beets, and Pomegranate Seeds

Winter Panzanella with Orange, Roasted Beets, and Pomegranate Seeds

Pea and Bacon Panzanella with Warm Vinaigrette

Pea and Bacon Panzanella with Warm Vinaigrette

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PHIL December 9, 2016

Tandoori chicken pizza. I had it in India and it was surprisingly good