22 Irresistible Ways to Do Thanksgiving as the Italians Do

If Italian food is your favorite food, wouldn't you want to incorporate it into your Thanksgiving meal? You might be surprised by how many Italian-inspired Thanksgiving recipes there are, like parmesan-crusted potatoes, Italian sausage stuffing, and even an irresistible turkey coated in Italian herbs. Do as the Italians do and serve up any of these crowd-pleasing dishes at the table with your family this Thanksgiving.

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Pumpkin Pizza With Italian Ham, Rosemary, and Pine Nuts
Courtesy of Donatella Arpaia

Pumpkin Pizza With Italian Ham, Rosemary, and Pine Nuts

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Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Vegetarian Stuffed Mushrooms

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Parmesan, Sage, and Butternut Squash Galette
How Sweet It Is

Parmesan, Sage, and Butternut Squash Galette

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Italian-Herb-Roasted Carrots
Averie Cooks

Italian-Herb-Roasted Carrots

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Thanksgiving Stuffing Pasta Nests
MJ and Hungryman

Thanksgiving Stuffing Pasta Nests

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Roasted Broccoli Bagna Cauda With Crispy Shallots
A Cozy Kitchen

Roasted Broccoli Bagna Cauda With Crispy Shallots

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Italian Sausage Stuffing
POPSUGAR Photography | Erin Cullum

Italian Sausage Stuffing

Get the recipe: Italian sausage stuffing

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Geoffrey Zakarian's Italian Sausage, Chestnut, and Cornbread Dressing
Courtesy of Geoffrey Zakarian

Geoffrey Zakarian's Italian Sausage, Chestnut, and Cornbread Dressing

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Gremolata Turkey (Turkey With Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley)
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Gremolata Turkey (Turkey With Lemon, Garlic, and Parsley)

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Parmesan-Crusted Scalloped Potatoes
Damn Delicious

Parmesan-Crusted Scalloped Potatoes

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Butternut Squash Farinata With Arugula Salad and Pomegranate Vinaigrette
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Butternut Squash Farinata With Arugula Salad and Pomegranate Vinaigrette

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Vegetarian Italian Stuffing
Creme de la Crumb

Vegetarian Italian Stuffing

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Charred Brussels Sprouts Pizza With Sage Butter
Half Baked Harvest

Charred Brussels Sprouts Pizza With Sage Butter

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Cheesy Italian-Style Stuffing
Host the Toast

Cheesy Italian-Style Stuffing

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Butternut Squash Rotini With Fried Sage
Port and Fin

Butternut Squash Rotini With Fried Sage

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Parmesan and Herb Roasted Potatoes
Averie Cooks

Parmesan and Herb Roasted Potatoes

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Wild Rice Stuffing With Turkey Italian Sausage, Cranberries, and Hazelnuts
Cooking For Keeps

Wild Rice Stuffing With Turkey Italian Sausage, Cranberries, and Hazelnuts

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Butternut Squash Rice, Italian Sausage, and Pecan Stuffing
Inspiralized

Butternut Squash Rice, Italian Sausage, and Pecan Stuffing

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Pumpkin Pie Cannoli Dip
Chocolate Moosey

Pumpkin Pie Cannoli Dip

Get the recipe: pumpkin pie cannoli dip