Italian Cuisine Recipes


Categories: Appetizers, Sandwiches, .
Author: - author of cookbooks
Crostini with rapiniViews: 1,290

Broccoli rapini is also known as leafy broccoli. It's widely used in Mediterranean cuisine and makes a great addition to healthy appetizers, like these Italian crostini. Sauteed with...

Rapini, broccoli, toast, red pepper flakes, mozzarella cheese, balsamic vinegar...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 10
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Pressed Zucchini SandwichesViews: 1,854

Replace the deli meats in this vegetarian sandwich with thin slices of fried zucchini. Just be sure to season them generously with salt to ensure their flavor shines through and isn't lost against the bread.

zucchini, baguette, havarti cheese, kalamata olives...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Real Italian dumplingsViews: 2,413

Making fresh Italian orecchiette pasta from scratch isn't as difficult as it might seem, and you don't need a special pasta machine—it's all done by hand.

semolina, leeks, peas, gnocchi, parmesan cheese, cream, ham, thyme...
Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Bakery, Pies, .
Pizza with basil pestoViews: 2,658

A vibrant vegetarian pizza infused with Mediterranean flavors. This pizza uses store-bought pizza crusts, but you can use your favorite pizza dough for the crust. Each...

Yeast dough, spinach, Kalamata olives, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, walnuts, balsamic vinegar, basil...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Salad with pasta, ham and pickled peppersViews: 1,397

Crushed red pepper flakes and pickled pepperoncini peppers give this pasta of gemelli (flag-shaped) pasta, ham, grape tomatoes, and celery a mild heat that's perfect...

Pasta, ham, grape tomatoes, pepperoncino peppers, celery, wine vinegar, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Whole wheat spaghetti with chard and pecorino cheeseViews: 1,361

This ultra-healthy, fiber-rich vegetarian Italian pasta is also incredibly delicious. Wholegrain spaghetti, with its slightly nutty flavor, makes a wonderful companion...

Spaghetti pasta, Swiss chard, tomatoes, white wine, red pepper flakes, Pecorino Romano cheese, pine nuts, Kalamata olives...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 377
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Penne pasta with cheese and spinachViews: 5,021

Italian pasta with cheese and spinach is delicious, juicy, and healthy. Some fresh spinach is added whole to the dish, while the rest is used to make the sauce. Simply blend the greens with goat's milk and...

penne pasta, goat cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, black pepper, spinach...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 320
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - culinary writer
Rigatoni pasta with meatballsViews: 1,916
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This Italian-style rigatoni pasta with meatballs will become your signature dish for Sunday family dinner. It's filling, delicious, and enough for a large group. Plus, you're unlikely to find anyone who...

Meatballs, ground beef, ground pork, rigatoni pasta, pureed tomatoes, eggs, milk, Parmesan cheese, red wine, parsley, basil...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Orecchiette pasta with chicken meatballsViews: 3,044

Pasta with meatballs is one of the most popular Italian dishes. Italian cheeses (mozzarella, Romano, and Parmesan), tomatoes, and fragrant fresh basil imbue this pasta with wonderful flavor and...

Meatballs, ground chicken, orecchiette pasta, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, bocconcini mozzarella cheese, pecorino romano cheese, eggs, milk, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - chef
Italian cinnamon rollsViews: 8 192
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These wonderful Italian cinnamon rolls differ from the originals by just a couple of additional ingredients, which slightly alter their flavor and aroma, making them similar to the baked goods typical of...

Yeast, premium flour, sugar, anise seeds, butter, cream, vanilla extract, eggs, brown sugar, orange zest, lemon zest, cinnamon, powdered sugar, orange juice, oranges...
Time: 2 hours 40 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 pcs.
Bruschetta with ricotta and strawberriesViews: 4,006

When dessert-like sweet strawberries, mingled with refreshing mint and a rich balsamic bite, meet a crisp slice of baguette smeared with a thick layer of creamy ricotta, the result is an exquisite...

Strawberries, mint, flaked sea salt, baguette, ricotta cheese, balsamic vinegar...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 12 pcs.
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Fish, .
Author: - chef
Spaghetti with shrimp in wineViews: 3,046

This exquisite Italian seafood pasta will be a true highlight of your holiday dinner. Boil the spaghetti, and everything else will be ready in minutes, thanks to...

Spaghetti pasta, white wine, shrimp, clams, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Desserts, Cookie, .
Biscotti – twice-baked cookiesViews: 1,895

Colorful sprinkles decorate these cookies like confetti. A great idea for a New Year's treat! Italian biscotti cookies are baked twice. The first time, you bake two small...

premium flour, coconut oil, eggs...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 24 cookies
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Gelato with hazelnuts and nutmegViews: 1,905

If you have an ice cream maker, make a true Italian delight – gelato with hazelnuts, nutmeg, and Nutella bits. The nutmeg complements the luxurious flavor of the hazelnuts and...

chocolate-hazelnut spread, eggs, cream, milk, hazelnuts, nutmeg...
Time: 6 o'clock Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
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Spring FrittataViews: 1,746

This juicy spring frittata is filled with baby zucchini. Paired with eggs and ricotta, it makes a delicious healthy breakfast, lunch, or quick dinner after work. Added to...

eggs, milk, ricotta cheese, black bread, black pepper, thyme...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
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Italian sweet Easter cake casseroleViews: 1,457

Create another festive morning for your loved ones with a breakfast of Easter cake made the night before. This recipe uses Italian Christmas bread, panettone, as a base. Use the leftovers...

panettone, cherry jam, eggs, cream, almonds, cinnamon, cream cheese...
Time: 7 hours 45 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10 - 12
Author: - famous chef
Omelette with herbs and processed cheeseViews: 1,787

This simple Mexican-style frittata is loaded with greens—scallions and fragrant cilantro—which add a distinctive flavor. The omelet is first cooked on the stovetop and then basted with sour cream,...

eggs, sour cream, green onions, cilantro, mozzarella cheese, Oaxaca cheese...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 - 4
Author: - culinary writer
Frittata with potatoes and basilViews: 4 247

Potato frittata is a simple and filling dish for a late Sunday breakfast or brunch. Ina Garten happily spends all her morning hours preparing breakfast, and although the dish is ready closer...

eggs, potatoes, ricotta cheese, Gruyere cheese, black pepper, basil...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Frittata with spinachViews: 4,059

Although you can make an Italian frittata with almost any vegetable you have in your fridge, spinach remains one of the most popular fillings. This is unsurprising, as it's excellent...

Eggs, milk, spinach, grape tomatoes, Swiss cheese...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 268
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Mushroom frittata with endive saladViews: 1 166

The mushroom mixture adds a unique flavor to this omelet. The more different mushrooms you use, the richer the frittata's flavor will be. Prepare an oven-safe frying pan for the omelet. The mushrooms are fried...

Eggs, mushrooms, green onions, parsley, tarragon, endive, cocktail tomatoes, Gruyere cheese, lemon juice...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 369
Categories: Salads, With pasta, Fish, .
Author: - chef
Pasta salad with shrimp in a creamy dressingViews: 4 269

Pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's like Italian pasta, but instead of sauce, it's served with a dressing and served cold, which is perfect for hot weather. This salad...

Campanella pasta, shrimp, champagne vinegar, mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese, fennel, onion, peas, peppadew pepper, basil, dill...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Quiche with sopressata and olivesViews: 4,487
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Fragrant basil and fresh chives perfectly complement the creamy filling of this quiche with soppressata, Parmesan, and green olives. And the base of the pie is a wonderfully crumbly...

All-purpose flour, apple cider vinegar, Parmesan cheese, eggs, cream, soppressata, chives, olives, basil...
Time: 3 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
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Quiche with artichokes and fetaViews: 7,585
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A delicious quiche is a harmonious combination of a tender filling and a crisp, golden crust, which is especially delicious when made entirely from scratch. The process takes time, but the result is...

All-purpose flour, eggs, cream, feta cheese, artichokes, apple cider vinegar, shallots...
Time: 3 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 - 8
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, .
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Caprese with melting grilled mozzarellaViews: 2,747

Give a classic caprese appetizer a meaty twist by adding Italian prosciutto. This appetizer will be a hit at your party. Slices of mozzarella are wrapped in paper-thin...

Mozzarella cheese, prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, flaked sea salt, basil, balsamic vinegar...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Author: - co-owner of the restaurant
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Lentil SoupViews: 4,497

The beauty of slow cooker soup is that you simply add all the ingredients, turn it on, and forget about it for a few hours while you go about your day. At the end of the cycle, you'll be treated to...

Lentils, artichokes, carrots, celery, sun-dried tomatoes, escarole, lemon juice, oregano...
Time: 4 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Author: - chef
Swiss chard cabbage rolls with goat cheese, lentils and brown riceViews: 2 262
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These Italian-style rolls are made similarly to cabbage rolls, but instead of cabbage, they use Swiss chard leaves, and instead of meat, the filling is made from boiled green lentils with goat cheese and...

Swiss chard, brown rice, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, marinara sauce, lentils, arugula, mint...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 477
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Pork alla pizzaiolaViews: 5 175

Meat alla pizzaiola is a traditional Neapolitan dish consisting of a piece of meat stewed in a tomato sauce with onions and aromatic herbs, similar to pizza sauce, which is what gives the dish its name...

Pork loin, pork, pureed tomatoes, Provencal herbs, red pepper flakes...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Author: - chef
Titian CocktailViews: 3,672

The Titian is an Italian cocktail made with Prosecco sparkling wine and grape juice. Like other similar cocktails, such as the peach Bellini or the orange Mimosa, this...

sparkling wine, prosecco, grape juice, mint...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 136
Author: - chef
Profiteroles filled with goat cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in herb olive oilViews: 3 219

Follow this step-by-step recipe to create this restaurant-quality Italian-style appetizer that will enhance your celebration with its elegant appearance alone, not to mention the magnificent combination...

Premium flour, goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, eggs, cream, mint, basil...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: average Quantity: 18 custard donuts
Author: - chef
Spelt salad with tomatoes and herbsViews: 2,409

Cooked spelt, ripe tomatoes, and plenty of fresh herbs make this Italian salad a delicious, filling, and healthy addition to your summer diet. Dress it with a balsamic vinaigrette...

spelt, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Vidalia onions, chives...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
The Best Caprese Salad Recipes

The Best Caprese Salad Recipes

Caprese is essentially an Italian salad made with fresh mozzarella cheese, juicy tomatoes, basil, and a little olive oil. Classic

Categories: Appetizers, Meat, Salads, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Italian Chicken Salad in Lettuce BowlsViews: 3,045

This Italian salad of shredded grilled chicken, roasted bell peppers, and almonds is served on crisp lettuce leaves. It's a light, juicy, and low-calorie appetizer perfect for any occasion:...

Grilled chicken, lettuce, bell pepper, red onion, wine vinegar, lemon juice, honey, Parmesan cheese, almonds, capers...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 12
Author: - chef
Potatoes with lemon and basilViews: 3,653

This delicious and vibrant side dish is perfect for both everyday meals and festive dinners. Small red potatoes are simmered in their skins in a mixture of chicken broth and lemon juice, then...

potatoes, lemon juice, black pepper, basil...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Cocktails, With vodka, Frozen, .
Lemon granita with basilViews: 4,505

Lemon granita is a light, refreshing dessert from Italy. Its bright, sweet, citrusy flavor makes it perfect for the summer heat and a wonderful post-dinner pick-me-up.

lemon juice, syrup, vodka, basil...
Time: 5 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Summer pasta with roasted vegetablesViews: 2 134

To make pasta with seasonal vegetables even more delicious, grill the vegetables first. You don't need to fire up an outdoor grill; a large grill pan will do. Heat it up and...

Penne pasta, tomatoes, zucchini, bell peppers, yellow squash, red onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Farfalle pasta in tomato sauce with roasted peppersViews: 2,633

This pasta with sauce is delicious on its own as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish for meat. The tomato sauce is made from canned tomatoes in their own juice, and baked sweet...

Farfalle pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet peppers, plum tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, basil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Author: - chef
Amaretto SourViews: 6,775

Amaretto is known for its vibrant almond flavor and sweetness, but in the Amaretto Sour, that sweetness is perfectly balanced by lemon juice, while the heady aroma and taste of almonds...

Amaretto liqueur, Prosecca, sparkling wine, lemon, lime, syrup...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 1 cocktail
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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15-Minute Chicken Cutlets with ArtichokesViews: 1,659

This classic Italian dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare—perfect for a quick, delicious weeknight dinner. Chicken cutlets fry quickly on their own, and to make it even easier...

chicken breasts, artichokes, capellini pasta, white wine, capers...
Time: 15 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4

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