Italian Cuisine Recipes

This elegant Italian pizza is made with ready-made dough (homemade or store-bought) and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as an appetizer to serve to guests...

Spaghetti casserole is very similar to lasagna, but is much simpler to prepare and uses spaghetti instead of wide noodle sheets, or, as in this recipe, thinner capellini (angel hair) pasta....

Clams oreganata is a simple yet impressive Italian-American appetizer. The clams are removed from their shells, then returned to their lower shells, covered...

This dish uses bone-in pork shoulder cutlets. This meat is quite tough and ideal for long braising, and the bones make the sauce especially...

If you're expecting dinner guests while the meat is in the oven, serve antipasto. This is an Italian-style appetizer, traditionally served before the main course. Guests usually love it when...

Caramelized baked tomatoes offer a rich flavor that will brighten any dish. Add them to pizza, risotto, Italian pasta, tomato sauce, grilled meats, or sandwiches...

Macaroni and cheese lovers will love this casserole, featuring large pasta shells stuffed with a mac-n-cheese filling made from smaller shells in a cheese sauce. The stuffed shells are placed in...

Manicotti are Italian pasta in the form of large, wide tubes that are filled with stuffing and baked under a layer of tomato marinara sauce and grated cheese until the filling is heated through and the cheese is...

This delicious Mediterranean dish takes just ten minutes to prepare. Couscous requires no cooking and cooks as quickly as shrimp, and to make it even more flavorful and aromatic...

The beauty of shrimp, like other seafood, is that they cook in literally no time, making them perfect for a quick dinner. In this recipe, they'll be paired with thin pasta...

This vegan version of Italian fettuccine Alfredo pasta is high in fiber and low in fat, yet just as delicious as traditional pasta. The soy cream cheese makes the sauce...

This delicious and filling dish is made almost entirely from pantry staples and canned goods. You'll need small orzo pasta, canned tomatoes, white beans, tuna in its own...

Combine cooked spaghetti with canned tuna, red pepper flakes, and fresh mint for a unique dish. It's ready in minutes. For the pasta sauce, use olive oil...

Italian pasta "Puttanesca" is a delicious combination of macaroni, capers, tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and spices. This recipe is great because it uses mostly ingredients from...

This exquisite Italian mushroom risotto can be made quickly and easily in the microwave. You won't have to spend half an hour stirring at the stove, and the dish will be just as creamy, flavorful, and...

One of the most popular Italian pastas is spaghetti carbonara. This spaghetti in a light egg and cheese sauce with aromatic pieces of pancetta is loved worldwide for its unique flavor and simplicity.

Arrabbiata, a spicy tomato sauce, is one of the simplest sauces for authentic Italian pasta. It's made by simmering canned tomatoes with red pepper flakes,...

This quick and simple Italian sauce is made with fresh tomatoes and herbs in just ten minutes and goes well with many dishes. Chopped tomatoes are simmered with garlic, onions, and fresh herbs,...

A very simple way to prepare a delicious and quick Italian-style dish. Perfect for a camping trip or a backyard lunch. Italian sausages are grilled and served with a side of...

Unlike classic meatballs, Neapolitan polpette are made with cheese. A mixture of ground pork and beef, bread soaked in milk, eggs, and spices is added...

Confit tomatoes are a versatile addition that can be used in many dishes and appetizers to add a vibrant flavor. Plum tomatoes are baked in the oven at a low...

These meatballs are made from a mixture of equal parts ground pork and beef, resulting in a rich, juicy, and tender texture. They're even more juicy when soaked in milk...

This recipe combines two Italian classics: pasta in Alfredo sauce and farfalle with vegetables and chicken. It's juicy and filling, perfect as a main course or side dish. In...

Broccoli will add richness, vitamins, and healthy fiber to your macaroni and cheese, and if you serve it with a generous helping of crunchy topping, even picky eaters who don't...

This incredibly simple pasta is a true Italian dish that doesn't require any expensive ingredients and is effortless to prepare. All you need is cooked spaghetti, olive oil...

Shrimp and lemon are a great pairing, especially when they come together in this creamy Italian risotto. Lightly sauté large shrimp in olive oil and remove from the pan to add to the already...

This vegetable lasagna can be served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish with meat. It's literally filled with a juicy mixture of zucchini and spinach, a ton of gooey cheese, and a delicious homemade sauce...

The beauty of Italian piccata lies in its simplicity and exquisite flavors. The base of piccata is thin veal cutlets. Pound them, and frying them takes just minutes. To make the meat...

Kale pesto has a milder flavor than traditional basil pesto. It's a healthy and fiber-rich sauce for any pasta. Simply puree raw kale in a blender together...

Lemon might not be the most natural pizza ingredient, but in this recipe, its bright citrus flavor complements the fishy zucchini and ricotta topping beautifully. You're in for a delicious...

This Italian pasta is perfect for summer, when you crave the sweet flavor of fresh, ripe tomatoes. It's ready in minutes: finely diced tomatoes,...

With store-bought dough and grilled chicken, your pizza will be ready in no time. It's hearty, juicy, and packed with rich flavor, with the sweet and spicy notes of classic barbecue sauce.

Baked pasta has a richer, more vibrant flavor; all the ingredients are thoroughly heated in the oven, and their aromas meld into one wonderful bouquet. Combine the cooked fusilli pasta...

The name of this famous Italian pasta translates as "pepper cheese," and indeed, besides the pasta itself, it contains only cheese and black pepper, and a little olive oil. And yet...

To make delicious Italian pasta without the hassle, all you need is spaghetti, canned tomatoes in their own juice, fresh basil, and a few spices. The flavor and aroma...

The sauce for this pasta is made with raw Italian sausage. Remove the casings to reveal a delicious, flavorful, and spiced sausage. The sausage is sautéed with onions and...

This elegant Mediterranean-style dish is ready in just 30 minutes and is perfect for a light dinner. Cod fillet is braised on a bed of coarsely chopped fennel root, resulting in a succulent...

This Mediterranean-style dish will captivate everyone with its flavor, luxurious aroma, and unique presentation in parchment wraps. Each serving comes with one wrap containing a thin...

These amazing Italian-style cookies will brighten up your holiday and make a perfect treat for your daily tea party. These cookies are made by cutting them. The ingredients listed are mixed...

These bite-sized pizzas make a great appetizer for a buffet or a family celebration. The base of the pizzettas is regular pizza dough, which is then cut into round cookie cutters...

Escarole leaves, despite all their health benefits, have a bitter flavor, which in this recipe is perfectly balanced by fried pancetta, an Italian variety of bacon. Fry the pancetta pieces,...

Named after the ancient Roman goddess of the hunt, Diana steak is a classic restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home with this step-by-step recipe.

A true Florentine steak is often considered a charcoal-grilled steak, but if you don't have access to a grill, you can make this recipe on a stovetop grill pan.

This Italian ice cream dessert looks elegant on a plate, just like at a restaurant, but is incredibly easy to make. Poke a hole in a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and insert...

Pasta Puttanesca gets its name from the workers in Italian brothels, who didn't spend much time preparing food and used whatever was most often in the refrigerator, which...

Bomboloni are Italian filled doughnuts made with yeast dough. To make the dough, you'll need pressed yeast, flour, eggs, sugar, and butter. It's recommended to knead it in a stand mixer...

Making homemade ravioli from scratch isn't as difficult as it seems, especially if you have a pasta machine. It will help you get perfectly smooth dough and neat ravioli, just like store-bought. Ingredients...

Spaghetti carbonara is a delicious Italian pasta dish served in a delicate egg sauce, generously topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crispy pieces of pancetta. It's even more filling when paired with traditional...