Italian Cuisine Recipes

Wholegrain pasta adds fiber and minerals to the dish, and it has a wonderful nutty flavor you'll want to savor again and again. Cook the penne pasta and toss it with the sauce...

This quick Italian-style dish is ready in less than half an hour and is perfect for a spring dinner. Cooked bucatini pasta is combined with separately sautéed shrimp and boiled...

Spring vegetables—fresh asparagus, green peas, and chives—imbue classic Alfredo pasta with a vibrant flavor and juiciness. It also looks refreshingly springlike. Besides the vegetables, the dish also includes...

The name of this Roman dish, saltimbocca, means "jump into your mouth!" in Italian. Thin slices of meat are topped with prosciutto and sage leaves and fried in olive oil.

Cooked linguine pasta is tossed with a dressing of olive oil, colatura di chitara, crushed anchovies, and chili paste. Add grated Parmesan cheese for a more...

Orzo, a small Italian pasta with a rice-like shape, is an excellent ingredient for delicious and hearty Mediterranean-style salads. In addition to the orzo pasta, the salad also includes fried...

Fried sea bass is a common dish in Italy, where it's called branzino. The fish itself is fried in just a few minutes, and its unique flavor comes from the vegetable sauce served with...

Shortbread cookies are filled with pieces of sweet and sour dried cherries and chocolate, making them crumbly and just the right amount of sweet. This treat is sure to please everyone. The cookies also contain a pinch of crushed...

This light Italian cocktail beautifully blends aromatic Lille wine, Aperol, and sparkling Prosecco. It's easy to sip before a meal and will lift your spirits with its citrusy notes.

Fans of the classic Manhattan cocktail will love this interesting variation, using Chinar artichoke bitters instead of Angostura. The other ingredients remain the same: rye whiskey and sweet...

Florentine steak is a large piece of grilled meat with a deliciously golden crust and a tender, pink center. Giada de Laurentiis suggests grilling the steak after marinating it...

This recipe, or rather, this way of serving fruit and ice cream, is a lifesaver when you don't have time to prepare elaborate desserts but want to impress your guests. It's all about the combination of contrasting flavors and textures.

Pizzetta is a miniature Italian pizza that is served whole per serving. A standard 450g (16 oz) ball of pizza dough makes four pizzettas. Stretch each piece of dough into...

This Italian Ziti Stufati casserole features ziti pasta (tubes), juicy beef meatballs, hard-boiled eggs, lots of cheese, and a tomato-ricotta sauce that adds a touch of...

This recipe uses the center cut of bone-in pork loin, cut into 4 patties. The pork is grilled in a sweet and sour Italian agrodolce sauce, which is made in...

This pasta combines two beloved Italian pastas—carbanara and cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper). In addition to the scalloped pasta, the dish includes fried pancetta, black pepper...

To make this Italian sorbet, you'll need an ice cream maker. It's made with extra-virgin olive oil, which is blended with lemon juice and basil syrup...

This Italian bruschetta will be a stunning centerpiece and captivate everyone with its equally vibrant flavor. Toasted ciabatta slices are topped with salsa verde (a green sauce) made from kale and garlic,...

This light, delicious, and healthy Italian tuna salad is incredibly filling without the extra calories. It's loaded with salad greens—arugula, radicchio, and endive—which give it a juicy flavor.

Just a few interesting extra ingredients will transform fried mushrooms into a sophisticated Italian side dish. Arugula, walnuts, and dried cranberries are just the thing. Add them once the mushrooms are done and...

This Italian soup is quite simple to make, yet very sophisticated and perfect for special occasions. Cooked spelt is mixed with caramelized onions and fresh spinach...

Crispy Sicilian arancini balls are a delicious appetizer perfect for any occasion. If you're planning a holiday or special occasion and want to celebrate with a delicious...

Treat your friends and family to a true Italian delight – Sicilian cannoli filled with airy chocolate mousse with ricotta and Amaretto. Amaretto liqueur adds a touch of...

The name of this Tuscan soup translates from Italian as "tomato porridge." That's exactly what it should be – a thick and flavorful tomato porridge, filled with bright summer...

Turrón is an Italian nougat, and you can make the easiest version of this Mediterranean delicacy at home in minutes! It requires no skill, no special ingredients, and...

This exquisite Italian-style dessert captivates with its extraordinary combination of flavors. A slice of fluffy, soft pound cake is drizzled with sabayon sauce and garnished with fresh berries, lightly...

With this simple recipe for delicious pizza dough, you can handle it, even if it's your first time making pizza from scratch. All you need is yeast, a little honey to activate it, flour, and a teaspoon...

Fresh asparagus is pan-fried and served with a fried egg, crispy and golden on the edges. The highlight of this simple, yet delicious and healthy dish is the gremolata...

These fruit ice lollies are ready in minutes, and your freezer does the rest. They're made with all-natural ingredients: frozen raspberries, fresh mint, a hint of lemon...

Transform ordinary salted popcorn into a true delicacy, enjoyable to crunch while watching movies or at home parties. To prepare, you'll need a special...

Large stuffed pasta shells are an easy-to-make yet delicious and impressive-looking Italian dish. For the filling, ground turkey is pan-fried with...

Crispy toasted baguette slices are topped with creamy burrata cheese and served with a cherry tomato topping, mixed with sliced ​​fresh strawberries in a honey, olive oil and...

Large shrimp are cooked in Fra Diavolo sauce and served as a savory appetizer or as a main course with a side dish. Its name, which translates from Italian as "Brother Devil,"...

Roasted tomatoes give this pasta in a tomato-vodka sauce a rich, full-bodied flavor. Mascarpone cheese, used in place of traditional heavy cream, makes the sauce creamier, while the vodka...

Meatball sandwiches in a rich tomato sauce with cheese are delicious and filling. The meatballs are made from a mixture of veal, beef, and pork with aromatic Italian spices that...

This Italian sauce, "Amatriciana," takes its name from the town of Amatrice and is considered a traditional sauce of the Lazio region. Its main ingredients are guanciale, a type of dry-cured pork cheek, and...

This Italian pasta sauce, also known as "fake sauce," was created by peasants who desired the rich flavor of a meaty red sauce but couldn't afford meat. It's made from...

Conchiglie pasta shells are perfect for making Italian seafood pasta. Their shape allows them to absorb a lot of the delicious juices and looks charming among the shells...

You can make the dough for this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator or freezer, so you can bake a delicious pizza anytime. The Three Cheese topping is one of the easiest and...

For dinner, prepare these light Italian chicken rolls filled with gooey fontina cheese and sage leaves, which infuse the chicken with a unique aroma and flavor. Chicken...

Ossobuco is veal shank braised in a white wine and broth sauce. The tender meat, infused with vegetable juices, features a delicious marrow bone in the center. This dish is an Italian...

A crisp, golden crust topped with a fragrant tomato topping and melted mozzarella—this is pizza Margherita at its finest! Bake a Margherita with homemade dough and enjoy a vibrant...

Italian tortellini dumplings are delicious on their own, but they're even more delicious served in a flavorful tomato sauce made with grilled Italian prosciutto and garlic.

If you have a pasta machine, don't let it sit idle. It's time to treat your family to delicious, fresh homemade pasta! With this recipe, you'll learn how to make the most delicious fettuccine pasta with...

Spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce is a hearty and delicious dish, especially popular among American Italians. Everyone, adults and children, love it. And this recipe makes it even...

The easiest and quickest way to cook delicious artichokes is to bake them gratin-style under a crispy crust. Frozen artichoke hearts are used in this recipe. The hearts...

The sauce for this pasta is made with canned crushed tomatoes that are simmered with roasted garlic, sliced ​​zucchini, and red pepper flakes, adding a tangy...

The beauty of Italian Alfredo pasta lies in its delicate, creamy sauce, traditionally made with generous amounts of butter and Parmesan cheese. This recipe will help you enjoy it without the ill effects...

This vegetarian, gluten-free lasagna will captivate you with its flavor without the extra calories. Instead of traditional noodles, it uses thinly sliced ​​sweet potatoes. Use a mandolin for slicing,...

Make delicious Italian pasta without the hassle of sun-dried tomatoes. Instead, combine the pasta with roasted tomatoes, which have a more intense and rich flavor than fresh ones. More spicy aroma...