Italian Cuisine Recipes

These miniature sandwiches are reminiscent of Venetian cicchetti, light appetizers typically served with a glass of wine or beer. Like all traditional tea sandwiches, these sandwiches are made with white...

Treat your loved ones to this hearty Italian-style family dinner. Pan-fried beef steak, rubbed with fragrant rosemary, is thinly sliced ​​and served with a few...

Although stuffed pasta shells take a while to prepare, this dish is worth the effort, as it turns out very presentable and is perfect for...

Boneless pork loin (ask the butcher to have it flattened or butterflyed) is ideal for making pork roulade. Firstly, it's tender meat,...

Instead of bitters, this Manhattan version features Aperol, the Italian aperitif, which infuses the drink with refreshing citrus notes. The cocktail is prepared in a punch bowl for a crowd and...

Ziti pasta is baked in a homemade tomato-meat sauce under a thick layer of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts, creating a delicious, chewy crust. Its tubular shape...

Halibut fillets are baked on a fragrant bed of thyme, parsley, and bay leaf in dry vermouth, which infuses the fish with a whole range of flavors. The aromatic juices from the pan are then reduced in...

This recipe transforms frozen potato gnocchi from a typical convenience food into a filling, healthy, fiber-rich family meal that's quick to make and perfect for...

Try a basil pesto with new flavor notes, where almonds replace traditional pine nuts and Asiago cheese replaces Pecorino. The highlight of this sauce is the tomato. Dice it and...

Rolled pizza is compact, convenient, and can be eaten on the go. This type of pizza is called stromboli, and it's not much more difficult to prepare than the classic version. In this recipe, the rolled...

This salad combines popular antipasti, an Italian appetizer served before the main course. Salad greens, canned chickpeas, roasted peppers, artichokes, and olives...

This pasta is prepared with all the appetizers you'd find on a popular Italian antipasti plate. It includes deli meats, artichokes, olives, vegetables, and cheese. Antipasti is usually served before...

This steak roll is filled with the Italian antipasti appetizer, a selection of cheese, deli meats, and vegetables. It's prepared using flat flank steak from the belly,...

Delicate angel hair pasta (capellini) begs for a light, elegant sauce like this pesto trapanese, a variation of pesto made with grated fresh seasonal tomatoes, ground almonds instead of pine nuts...

According to an old tradition, Italian families living in the United States celebrate the "Feast of the Seven Fishes" on Christmas Eve. All relatives gather around a large table, eat seafood, and drink wine while waiting for Santa. This...

This festive bread is based on onion focaccia, which is harmoniously complemented by sweet Italian sausage with fennel, butternut squash, kale, and Parmesan. Part of the Parmesan...

This Italian-style bread stuffing, served with turkey, will be especially loved by cheese lovers, meaning most of your guests will love it! Fontina cheese cubes add texture to this casserole...

Giada De Laurentiis prepares an Italian-style bread stuffing for the holiday turkey. It's made with cornbread and topped with sweet Italian turkey sausage, steamed...

Add a touch of Italian flair to a traditional American turkey side dish with soft, slightly sweet panettone bread, dried fruits, herbs, vegetables, and...

This bread stuffing with Italian delicacies differs from the traditional American stuffing typically served with turkey at Thanksgiving. Besides the toasted bread cubes...

These biscotti have the same warm, spicy flavor and crisp texture that everyone loves about gingerbread men, but they're quicker and easier to make than classic Christmas cookies. Each cookie...

This simple dish, ready in just 20 minutes, features the classic Italian combination of sausage and bell pepper. Boil the Italian sausage-filled ravioli while the tomato sauce simmers...

This lazy lasagna recipe is a lifesaver when you need to quickly whip up a delicious, filling meal the whole family will love. It contains almost all the ingredients of a traditional lasagna—pasta,...

Ravioli is a delicious Italian pasta with a cheesy filling, and there are many ways to prepare it deliciously. In this recipe, ravioli are tossed in a skillet with fried chicken breast, tomatoes...

White pizza differs from traditional pizza in that it lacks tomato sauce. Just one ingredient, but the pizza is completely different, appearing lighter, fresher, and more spring-like. Creamy ricotta sauce,...

Delight your friends at a house party with a spectacular appetizer of filled puff pastries arranged in a ring around a bowl of dipping sauce. This treat is especially popular with meat lovers:...

Spaghetti in a delicate creamy sauce with savory pieces of fried pancetta (Italian bacon)… What could be simpler and more delicious?! This dish requires very few ingredients, but together...

To make this quick yet sophisticated Italian-inspired appetizer, Jeff Mauro wrapped a cube of mozzarella in a basil leaf and nestled a small pickled picante pepper inside. "I like...

This homemade walnut pesto is ready in minutes. Instead of traditional basil and pine nuts, it's made with walnuts, parsley, and a touch of thyme. Serve immediately...

When bread baking gained popularity during the 2020 lockdown, focaccia became an Instagram superstar. Home bakers began using the dough as a blank canvas, creating intricate...

Sunny Anderson suggests brightening up the wait for the holiday meal with these crostini, toasted baguette slices spread with goat cheese and drizzled with cranberry sauce and whole berries. It turns out...

Who said Italian Bolognese sauce is only good with pasta? Try it with potato gnocchi! Separately boiled gnocchi are placed on top of the prepared meat sauce, and that's it...

These Italian cookies are made in the style of a fruitcake, with dried fruits, candied peel, nuts, and alcohol. These types of cakes are popular in the West during the winter holidays, especially at Christmas. Why not make one too...

Soft, creamy polenta is served with mushrooms sautéed in olive oil, garlic, and fragrant rosemary. For a more complex and rich flavor, use a mixture of...

Enjoy the delicious combination of sautéed mushrooms and fennel seeds in this meat- and dairy-free vegan lasagna. In addition to the mushroom-and-tomato sauce, this vegan...

If you're considering a snack with dried sausage, instead of sandwiches, make a light and delicious Italian salad. In addition to thinly sliced ​​sausage, you'll need salad greens, a couple of tomatoes, a little...

Italian minestrone soup offers a whole bouquet of flavors and textures, thanks to vegetables, beans, small pasta, Parmesan, and fragrant pesto sauce. This soup is perfect for everyday use, and its...

Polenta is simmered in water with heavy cream, then mixed with grated fontina cheese at the very end, resulting in a very tender and creamy polenta. Served with mushrooms stewed in a creamy sauce. To bring out the mushroom flavor...

The star of this light Mediterranean salad is fennel. You'll need both the root and the greens. The fennel's licorice-like sweetness is perfectly complemented by pieces of bloodroot...

Broccoli rapini (leaf broccoli) is widely used in Italian cuisine, where it's often used to make light and delicious side dishes. The simplest of these is rapini sautéed in olive oil with...

When chef and TV presenter Alex Guarnaschelli set out to write her book, Cook with Me, she decided to build it around a simple idea: "My favorite home-cooked meals when I...

Make this lazy version of Italian lasagna for dinner. Cavatappi (corkscrew-shaped) pasta in a rich meat sauce made with sausage and tomatoes is baked under a layer of ricotta and cheese. Serve...

Now you can eat spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce in your hands, rather than from deep bowls. Every bite of this pasta casserole is packed with tiny, juicy meatballs and...

This classic Italian-American dish is perfect for large family dinners and holidays—a sure-fire option that everyone will love. Marsala wine and mushrooms infuse the sauce with a rich...

What makes this lasagna most delicious is the thick meat sauce, which needs to simmer for several hours to develop all the flavors and aromas. In addition to ricotta, the cheese layer also includes Parmesan cheese, which has a pleasant...

Sicilian caponata is a quick vegetable stew made with eggplant simmered with tomatoes, onions, celery, and capers. This recipe features caponata with honey and wine vinegar, and...

Fritto misto is an Italian appetizer made with battered, deep-fried pieces of vegetables and seafood. In this recipe, the shrimp are accompanied by delicata squash, sweet potato, red onion rings, and green onions.

This Sicilian chicken recipe is one of those that requires minimal effort, yet produces a truly exceptional dish. The chicken thighs are roasted in the oven at the highest temperature possible...

Sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant rosemary, and garlic imbue this pasta with a wonderful Mediterranean flavor and aroma. Canned tomatoes in their own juice are used, so...

A refreshing Italian dessert, granita is the perfect ice cream alternative, and it's easy to make at home. It only requires a few ingredients—fruit and sugar—and you don't even need an ice cream maker. Fruit...