11 Guilt-Free Italian Menu Items

SHAPE magazine

Ever feel like going for Italian food inevitably means indulging in something you'll regret later? Here are guilt-free options that you can enjoy next time you eat Italian.

Bresaola
This air-dried, salted beef first originated in Italy and has been served as an antipasti for centuries. It's 98-percent lean, sweet, and tender. (That's code for practically no fat, no carbohydrates, and lots of protein.) Some restaurants serve it on its own, others with arugula or Parmesan cheese.

Chicken Paillard
This classic Tuscan dish is just pounded, grilled chicken, usually topped with a salad of arugula, lemon, and olive oil.

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Brodetto di Pesce
One of my favorites, this vibrant fish soup is brimming with seafood (white fish, mussels, shrimp, scallops, and whatever else is fresh that day), tomatoes, thyme, garlic, onions, and a splash of white wine.

Chicken a la Diavola
It may sound naughty, but chicken a la diavola (deviled) means nothing more than brushed with red pepper and olive oil, and broiled in an oven.

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Italian Minestrone Soup
Who says comfort food can't be healthy? This tomato-based soup is filled with fresh vegetables, beans, and a little pasta.

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