Family Meals Matter: Go on an Italian adventure

A vacation in Italy may not be in your summer plans but you can experience the flavors and inspiration of Italian cuisine with this week's delicious recipes. Many ingredients found in Italian recipes provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Garlic can lower cholesterol, tomatoes reduce the risk of prostate cancer, olive oil helps prevent heart disease and cheese helps ward off certain types of cancer. More information on functional foods is available at www.mealsmatter.org/EatingForHealth/FunctionalFoods/func—list.as px.

This week's family meal includes a quick and easy take on the classic Eggplant Parmigiana, plus Garlicky Greens Sicilian Style and Toasty Cheese Bruschetta. Your family will also enjoy additional Italian-themed recipes like Basil Pasta Shells, Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Mozzarella, Ziti Alfredo with Vegetables, Broccoli-Parmesan Soup and more.

FEATURED MEAL

Eggplant Parmigiana

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/41285

Garlicky Greens Sicilian Style

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7753

Toasty Cheese Bruschetta

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/23405

ENTREE, SALAD OR SIDE

Basil Pasta Shells

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7906

Rigatoni with Tomatoes and Mozzarella

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/12249

Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/9421

Ziti Alfredo with Vegetables

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/7623

Meatball Open Faced Subs

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/45146

Chicken Piccata

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/8190

Broccoli-Parmesan Soup

www.mealsmatter.org/recipes-meals/recipe/23755

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SHOPPING LIST (Includes enough ingredients to make at least four servings of each recipe.)

BAKING NEEDS