Nut-Free Lunchbox Ideas
Finding nut-free recipes for school lunches shouldn't feel like detective work. These recipes contain no peanuts or tree nuts based on their ingredient lists — every one is kid-friendly, so you can pack them with the confidence that the basics are covered. As always, verify labels on the brands you buy, since manufacturing facilities vary.
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Italian Polenta
A dish of boiled cornmeal that may be served as a hot porridge or allowed to cool and solidify.
Italian Tortellini en Brodo
Small ring-shaped pasta stuffed with meat, served in a clear, rich broth.
Italian Spaghetti Bolognese (Ragù alla Bolognese)
The classic slow-simmered Bolognese meat sauce from Emilia-Romagna, served over spaghetti.
Italian Spaghetti and Meatballs
Tender beef-and-pork meatballs simmered in tomato sauce over spaghetti — the Italian-American comfort classic.
Italian Chicken Parmigiana (Pollo alla Parmigiana)
Crisp breaded chicken cutlets baked under tomato sauce and melted mozzarella.
Italian Pasta alla Norma
Sicilian pasta with fried eggplant, tomato, basil, and salty ricotta salata.
Italian Pasta e Fagioli
A hearty Italian pasta-and-bean soup — humble, warming, and endlessly comforting.
Italian Calzone
A folded, stuffed pizza turnover oozing with ricotta, mozzarella, and salami.
Italian Italian Wedding Soup
A comforting broth with tiny meatballs, pasta, and tender greens.
Italian Frittata
An open-faced Italian egg omelette baked with cheese and vegetables — great any time of day.
Italian Stuffed Shells (Conchiglioni Ripieni)
Jumbo pasta shells filled with a creamy ricotta-spinach mixture and baked in tomato sauce.
Italian Vanilla Gelato
Dense, silky Italian-style vanilla gelato with less air and more flavour than ice cream.
Italian Baked Ziti
A baked pasta casserole of ziti in tomato sauce with ricotta and gooey mozzarella.
Italian Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A minimalist Roman classic of spaghetti tossed in garlic-infused olive oil with a whisper of chili heat.
Italian Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Pillowy potato gnocchi baked in a bubbling tomato sauce with melted mozzarella and fresh basil.
Japanese Shoyu Ramen
A soy sauce-based clear broth noodle soup.
Japanese Miso Ramen
A hearty noodle soup with a rich, fermented soybean paste broth.
Japanese Kake Udon
Thick wheat noodles in a simple, hot, clear dashi broth.
Japanese Tempura
Lightly battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables.
Japanese Sukiyaki
A hot pot dish with thinly sliced beef and vegetables simmered in a sweet soy broth.
Japanese Dorayaki
Two small pancake-like patties wrapped around a filling of sweet red bean paste.
Japanese Taiyaki
A fish-shaped cake typically filled with red bean paste, custard, or chocolate.
Japanese Matcha Ice Cream
Rich, creamy ice cream flavored with high-quality green tea powder.
Japanese Chahan (Fried Rice)
Japanese-style fried rice, often cooked with egg, roast pork, and green onions.