Italian Cuisine Recipes


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Milanese pork with sesame oilViews: 2,744

These delicious, crispy pork chops are perfect for a quick, tasty dinner after work or a festive lunch. They're prepared using thin slices of...

Pork, panko breadcrumbs, sesame oil, rice vinegar, miso (soybean paste), arugula, spinach, carrots, tomatoes...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 660
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - culinary writer
Pasta with black pepper and pecorino cheeseViews: 3,312

This exquisite dish is made with tagliatelle pasta in a fragrant creamy sauce with black pepper and pecorino cheese. Since black pepper is one of the main ingredients in this dish, it's important to use...

egg noodles, black peppercorns, pecorino romano cheese, cream...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
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Linguine pasta in white sauce with clamsViews: 2,428

Linguine pasta is served in a light dry white wine sauce with clams. It's delicious, like something you'd find in a top Italian restaurant, yet surprisingly easy to prepare with minimal ingredients...

Linguine pasta, clams, white wine, red pepper flakes, garlic, croutons...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Real pasta CarbonaraViews: 3,433

Spaghetti Carbonara, perhaps the most popular Italian pasta, filled with bacon bits and melting Parmesan, is ready in just half an hour. With this recipe, you'll learn how to make the most delicious...

Spaghetti pasta, eggs, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, jalapeño pepper, cognac, brandy, rosemary, bacon...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 888
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Spaghetti with asparagus, smoked mozzarella and prosciuttoViews: 2,083

This Italian pasta is ready in less than half an hour and turns out fantastic, just like in a restaurant. Blanched asparagus infuses the dish with juiciness and refreshing flavor, while pieces of prosciutto, along with...

spaghetti pasta, asparagus, smoked mozzarella cheese, ham, prosciutto, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 475
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Lazy no-bake lasagnaViews: 2,803

If you love lasagna for its incredibly rich flavor but don't have time to beautifully layer the ingredients and bake, this recipe will save the day! This "lazy" lasagna is made with regular pasta. Choose...

Farfalle pasta, ground sausage, marinara sauce, tomatoes, garlic, basil, Italian seasonings, mozzarella bocconcini cheese, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Sheet Pan Dinner: Sausage and RapiniViews: 2 185

Sweet Italian sausage and spicy broccoli rapini (leaf rabe) complement each other beautifully in this simple, yet delicious and healthy dish, made entirely in one pan. Mentally...

kupaty (fried sausages), fennel bulb, rapini, red pepper flakes, garlic...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Fish, .
Author: - culinary writer
Puttanesca shrimp on a baking sheetViews: 2 135

Prepare a delicious and quick Italian-style baking sheet dinner. Large shrimp are baked on a single baking sheet with all the ingredients of traditional pasta puttanesca: red onion, tomatoes...

Shrimp, cherry tomatoes, sourdough bread, olives, parmesan cheese, capers, anchovies...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - chef
Braised Escarole with FetaViews: 1,541

Escarole is a popular ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine, especially Italian. It has a slight bitterness that balances beautifully with other strong-flavored ingredients, such as...

escarole salad, tomatoes, feta cheese...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Author: - chef
Soft polenta with mascarponeViews: 2,607

Soft Italian polenta is a great side dish for almost any meat dish or vegetable. To ensure it's tender and smooth, follow this key rule: pour the polenta into...

polenta, mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese...
Time: 2 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Chicken Parmesan RollatiniViews: 2016

Try Italian chicken parmesan in mouth-watering rolls. Shredded mozzarella is wrapped around thin chicken cutlets, then the rollatini are coated in Parmesan breadcrumbs and...

Broth, garlic, San Marzano tomatoes, basil, chicken, parsley, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, polenta...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 350
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Tortellini casserole with cheeseViews: 2,293

Make a simple yet delicious homemade casserole using store-bought tortellini, miniature Italian dumplings filled with cheese. Boil the tortellini until just cooked through, then toss with marinara sauce...

tortellini pasta, smoked mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, mascarpone cheese, marinara sauce, thyme...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Italian Potato Gnocchi Stew on a Baking SheetViews: 1,956

Prepare a delicious and quick dinner on a baking sheet in just half an hour. You'll have everything in one dish: plenty of vegetables, meat, and Italian potato gnocchi. This recipe eliminates the need for separate...

kupaty (fried sausages), gnocchi (dumplings), bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, oregano, parsley...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Crispy Lasagna on a Baking SheetViews: 5 144

Unlike traditional thick, multi-layered lasagna, this lasagna is baked on a large baking sheet, resulting in a thinner crust, but covered on all sides – bottom, top, and edges – with a wonderfully crispy...

Lasagna pasta, kupaty (fried sausages), tomatoes, tomato sauce, eggs, milk, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, basil...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - chef
Vanilla panna cottaViews: 3,414

Classic Italian panna cotta is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's incredibly simple to prepare and looks exquisite when served. The secret ingredient in this panna cotta is plain Greek yogurt. With...

Milk, cream, yogurt, vanilla bean, gelatin, strawberries, mint...
Time: 35 min. plus setting time Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Pasta "Bolognese"Views: 1994

Classic pasta Bolognese takes several hours to prepare, but the results are worth it. The ground beef sauce is incredibly rich and full of flavor, all thanks to...

Spaghetti pasta, meat sauce, ground beef, red wine, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaf, thyme...
Time: 5 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Pasta "Cacho e Pepe"Views: 3,490

The beauty of this delicious Italian pasta lies in the simplicity of its ingredients: besides spaghetti, it only contains cheese and black pepper (cacio e pepe), and it's prepared with a mixture of olive oil and butter. For...

spaghetti pasta, parmesan cheese, black pepper...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Fettuccine "Alfredo"Views: 1,727

This classic creamy fettuccine Alfredo recipe is made with lemon juice and zest. For the sauce, you'll need plenty of butter, heavy cream, and plenty of grated...

Fettuccine pasta, Parmesan cheese, cream, nutmeg, lemon zest, white peppercorns...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Sauces, For fast food, .
Author: - chef
Pizza sauce "Marinara"Views: 4,705

Marinara sauce is ideal for many Italian dishes. Homemade marinara sauce is incredibly easy to make using canned tomatoes in their own juice and is delicious...

Puréed tomatoes, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, marinara sauce, flaked sea salt, bay leaf, pizza sauce...
Time: 1 hour 20 min.
Author: - chef
Tetrazzini with chicken and mushroomsViews: 4,477

This ingredient-rich pasta casserole takes its name from the Italian opera singer Luisa Tetrazzini. Despite its many ingredients, casserole is easy to prepare, in...

Linguine pasta, chicken breasts, champignons, peas, cream, milk, white wine, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, nutmeg, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Author: - chef
Coffee panna cottaViews: 3,898

For a beautiful end to a romantic dinner, serve this light coffee panna cotta in martini glasses. This dessert has a truly Italian elegance and is incredibly easy to make—just give it time...

dark chocolate, white chocolate, milk, cream, gelatin, coffee...
Time: 15 min. plus setting time Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Author: - culinary writer
Dessert with figs and whipped ricottaViews: 3 142

Nuts and dried fruit are the most delicious, healthy, and nutritious combination for a quick snack, but this same combination can also be used to prepare delicious yet healthy appetizers.

figs, ricotta cheese, pistachios, honey...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 156
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Ravioli with cheese in pink sauceViews: 3,576

Ravioli are small cheese-filled ravioli, served in a sauce like any Italian pasta. Giada De Laurentiis suggests making a quick, simple, yet incredibly delicious...

Ravioli, Parmesan cheese, white wine, cream, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - chef
Bruschetta with figs, apple and cheeseViews: 2,250
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A refined Northern Italian appetizer that pairs perfectly with wine. Toasted baguette slices are spread with a thick layer of homemade jam made from dried figs, brandy, and hazelnuts. Top with...

toast, fig jam, apples, pecorino romano cheese, hazelnuts, brandy, syrup...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 canapés
Author: - culinary writer
Lasagna for freezingViews: 9,770

Lasagna in disposable foil pans has several advantages. First, you get a convenient serving for two. Second, this lasagna bakes faster than full-size lasagna, and third,...

Lasagna pasta, kupaty (frying sausages), ground beef, tomato paste, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, eggs, cherry tomatoes, basil, parsley...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 3
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Neapolitan tricolor breadViews: 9 814

This delicious dessert bread combines the best of classic brioche and Neapolitan ice cream. The dough is divided into three parts, each infused with the flavors of Neapolitan...

yeast dough, eggs, milk, dried strawberries, vanilla paste, cocoa...
Time: 13 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 loaf
Author: - restaurateur
Porchetta in the ovenViews: 1,629

Porchetta is a traditional Italian pork roll stuffed with aromatic herbs. This recipe uses pork shoulder, sliced ​​thinly to create a thin layer...

Pork, pork shoulder, fennel seeds, lemon zest, black pepper, garlic, parsley, rosemary, sage...
Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Prosciutto BreadsticksViews: 4,053

This incredibly easy-to-make appetizer looks impressive when served and is sure to please all your guests. Thin breadsticks are wrapped in slices of prosciutto, sprinkled with sharp Parmesan cheese, and...

Italian bread, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, ground cayenne pepper...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 twists
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Cheese, .
Author: - chef
Crostini with young mozzarellaViews: 1,875

Offer your guests a variety of mozzarella cheeses as a wine appetizer, not just a simple sliced ​​cheese, but a full-blown bar with additional snacks so they can create their own crostini...

Toast, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes, mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, piquillo peppers, Calabrian pepper paste, walnuts, pine nuts, lemon zest, arugula, basil, oregano, rosemary, red pepper flakes, sea salt flakes...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, Cheese, .
Author: - culinary writer
Bruschetta with marinated cheese and olivesViews: 2,644

Looking for a fun treat for a friendly get-together? While you're waiting for the chimes to strike midnight, offer your guests bruschetta (toasted slices of bread with various toppings), but let them assemble their own...

Toast, asparagus, champignon mushrooms, mozzarella cheese, black olives, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, black peppercorns, thyme, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10
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Frittata with smoked Gouda and winter greensViews: 1,950

One of the main ingredients of this frittata is naturally smoked Gouda cheese. It imbues it with such a delicious aroma and flavor that everyone will love it, even those who aren't used to eating omelettes without...

Eggs, milk, Gouda cheese, escarole salad, arugula, red pepper flakes, rosemary...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, Fish, .
Author: - chef
Hot canapés with Fra Diavolo shrimpViews: 3,402

Shrimp are baked in a savory Fra Diavolo sauce on simple tartlets made from a piece of dough. To form this appetizer, you'll need a mini muffin tin. For 12 servings, you'll need just six...

lasagne pasta, tartlets, shrimp, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, Calabrian pepper paste, oregano, basil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12
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Arancini in an air fryerViews: 4 298

If you've tried Sicilian arancini at a restaurant, you know how delicious they are. In this recipe, risotto balls are rolled in breadcrumbs with Italian herbs and air-fried until...

Arborio rice, white wine, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese...
Time: 2 hours 55 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 15 balls
Author: - chef
Baked Crostini with Caramelized OnionsViews: 2,332

Thinly sliced ​​onions are slowly caramelized in butter along with achovies and fresh thyme until they create the perfect crostini topping with a wonderfully sweet and spicy flavor. Serve...

baguette, toast, onions, parmesan cheese, olives, anchovies, thyme...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Chicken ParmesanViews: 4,780
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Classic Chicken Parmesan is a juicy chicken breast, breaded in tomato sauce and topped with melting mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. It's easy to make and incredibly delicious. In this recipe, Giada de...

Chicken breasts, pureed tomatoes, celery, carrots, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, bay leaf, rosemary, thyme, parsley, basil...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author: - chef
Noodles and chicken in Marsala sauce with mascarponeViews: 4,265

Prepare an Italian-style dinner with chicken Marsala and fettuccine pasta. Chicken breast is fried until golden brown and simmered in a mushroom Marsala sauce with mascarpone cheese, which...

Chicken breasts, champignons, mascarpone cheese, fettuccine pasta, parsley, red wine...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - chef
Vegetable gratinViews: 4,354

This vegetable-rich casserole will become your signature dish after just one serving. Perfect for summer, it's packed with ripe, seasonal vegetables: potatoes, yams, bell peppers,...

Potatoes, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, basil...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - famous chef
Pork on the bone alla pizzaiolaViews: 1,922

Natural bone-in pork loin cutlets cook quickly and look presentable when served. They're perfect for the Neapolitan pizzaiola, where the meat is braised in a light sauce...

Pork loin, pork, red wine, tomato paste, red pepper flakes, fennel seeds, oregano...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Antipasto on skewersViews: 1,895

Traditional Italian antipasto ingredients—artichokes, olives, cheese, salami, and bell peppers—are served on skewers. A great idea for a barbecue party. You can...

Bell pepper, provolone cheese, bocconcini mozzarella cheese, artichokes, olives, lemon, ciabatta bread, salami, basil...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
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Spaghetti in spicy sauce with fish and olivesViews: 2,916

When you have a plate of this wonderful pasta with fish and olives in front of you, it's hard to believe how inexpensive the dish is. Just 200 grams of tilapia fillet is enough to make a delicious dinner in...

Spaghetti pasta, tilapia, plum tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 420
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Pasta with Italian sausage and vegetables in a frying panViews: 3,676

Spend a relaxing weeknight with this delicious pasta dinner that the whole family will love and takes just over 15 minutes to make! Bow-shaped pasta (farfalle) with...

Farfalle pasta, kupaty (fried sausages), ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, broccolini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, Sandwiches, Meat, .
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Crostini with Brie and ProsciuttoViews: 2,744

This sophisticated yet easy-to-make Mediterranean-inspired appetizer will be a hit with all your guests. Baguette slices are topped with Brie cheese and toasted in the oven...

Brie cheese, toast, prosciutto, honey, thyme...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
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Amaretto-flavored pizzelle with cherry fillingViews: 1,180

Pizzelle are traditional Italian cookies, thin and fragile like wafers. They are baked in a special patterned press. Once you remove the pizzelle from the press, they are still flexible, pliable, and...

Premium flour, wafer rolls, cherry jam, amaretto liqueur, almond extract, eggs, starch, cinnamon...
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 30 tubes
Author: - famous chef
Crostini with ricotta and Brussels sproutsViews: 1,554

The highlight of this appetizer is the deep-fried Brussels sprouts. You can fry them ahead of time if you're expecting guests, and assemble the crostini just before serving. The fried sprouts are served...

Baguette, toast, Brussels sprouts, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, wine vinegar, oregano...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10

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