Italian Thanksgiving Recipes

Even though they don't celebrate Thanksgiving in Italy there are still a number of Italian families who live in America that do celebrate. Many of the dishes served at Italian tables tend to have a cultural spin on them. For recipes and tips on creating your own Italian Thanksgiving, check out the links and videos on this page.

Fast Facts

1. Thanksgiving is the fourth Thursday of November in the United States each year¹
2. Canada celebrates Thanksgiving the second Monday of October¹
3. Rosemary and garlic are typical Italian seasonings
4. Italian celebrations often replace the turkey main course with a pasta dish like lasagna or ravioli
5. Cheeses like prosciutto, mozzarella and ricotta are popular in Italian cooking

Italian Thanksgiving Dish Ideas

• Sausage and Rice Turkey Stuffing²
• Bittersweet Chocolate Pudding Cake with Vanilla Gelato²
• Chestnut Cheesecake with Caramel Sauce²
• Pancetta-Sage Turkey with Pancetta Sage Gravy³
• Tacchino Ripieno (Turkey Stuffed with Chesnuts and Prunes)⁴

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