13 Italian recipes when cooking feels low effort

When cooking already sounds like a lot, Italian recipes with simple steps and familiar ingredients can make the whole thing easier to start. This collection leans into creamy pastas, baked casseroles, slow cooker soup, and one-pan dinners that still give you something good to cook, serve, and eat without turning the kitchen into a project. Some are quick enough for a busy night, while others bake or simmer with most of the work handled after a little prep. You get a mix of cozy, cheesy, saucy, and hands-off options that still feel worth sitting down for.