Italian Cuisine Recipes


Categories: Appetizers, Snacks, Vegetables, .
Olives in citrus marinadeViews: 4,697

Green olives are a wonderful accompaniment to spirits. Serve them in a citrus marinade, infused with refreshingly spicy notes, and your guests will be delighted. Pitted olives are simply...

olives, orange zest, red pepper flakes, garlic, thyme...
Time: 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Penne pasta in a light tomato-vodka sauceViews: 3,089

Penne alla Vodka is Italian pasta in a delicious sauce made with pureed tomatoes, heavy cream, and vodka, which is needed to create a smooth, rich sauce.

penne pasta, pureed tomatoes, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, vodka...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 560
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Sub-sandwich “Tofu-Parmesan”Views: 6,554

This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking to make their diet healthier without sacrificing flavor. Instead of a meat patty, add...

Whole grain bread, spinach, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, tofu, tomato puree, Italian seasonings, basil...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 491
Author: - culinary writer
Pasta “Primavera” with asparagusViews: 6,678

Pasta Primavera is packed with vegetables. Its name translates from Italian as "spring," and it's bright, juicy, and refreshing, just like spring. Use whole grains...

Linguine pasta, carrots, asparagus, champignon mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, Parmesan cheese, milk, basil...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 480
Categories: Fast food, Pizza, Bakery, Pies, .
Author: - chef
Venetian pizza rollViews: 1,936

This pizza is made as a roll. It's impressive and unusual, yet the flavor remains just as amazing. This pizza is perfect as an appetizer at more formal events. And also a pizza roll...

yeast dough, mozzarella cheese, spinach, prosciutto...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: 20 slices
Author: - chef
Stuffed Peppers with Crab and ProsciuttoViews: 1,822

The unique flavor of these stuffed peppers comes from the combination of real crab meat and Italian pancetta. This appetizer will become a favorite at your party. The crab meat is mixed with...

bell pepper, crab meat, cornflakes, green onions, prosciutto, ground cayenne pepper...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Author: - famous chef
Peppers and zucchini stuffed with risottoViews: 4,372

Turn risotto into a hearty and impressive appetizer by serving it on vegetable boats. It's equally delicious with bell peppers, yellow squash, and zucchini. Keep this in mind if you're at the market...

Bell pepper, zucchini, arborio rice, panko breadcrumbs, white wine, orange zest, parmesan cheese, saffron, mint...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Pasta Casserole with Chicken MeatballsViews: 3,482
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Italian pasta with meatballs is served as a delicious casserole topped with golden, melted cheese. Although the meatballs are made with ground chicken, the addition of...

Ground chicken, pumpkin puree, rigatoni pasta, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Fettuccine Alfredo with ChickenViews: 33,812

Classic fettuccine Alfredo pasta becomes even more delicious when topped with fried chicken pieces. To make the creamy sauce, all you need is butter, heavy cream...

fettuccine pasta, chicken breasts, parmesan cheese, cream, nutmeg...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author: - singer, author of cookbooks
Linguine pasta with chicken parmesan in tomato sauceViews: 9 361

Prepare a luxurious Italian-style dish with Chicken Parmesan and pasta. Chicken Parmesan features chicken breast pieces coated in a crispy crust made from a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and...

Linguine pasta, chicken breasts, San Marzano tomatoes, white wine, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasonings, basil, red pepper flakes, oregano, bacon...
Time: 1 hour 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Mediterranean chicken in a slow cooker (keto diet)Views: 30,818

Packed with rich Mediterranean flavor, this slow-cooker chicken is cooked in healthy olive oil with Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, oregano, and served with a refreshing...

Chicken thighs, Kalamata olives, capers, wine vinegar, oregano, mint, yogurt...
Time: 1 hour 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Tuscan-style chicken in a frying panViews: 54,020

Bacon, cream, and Parmesan make this dish incredibly delicious, just like at a restaurant. The chicken and bacon are fried separately in a pan, then quickly cooked in the remaining juices...

Chicken breasts, fettuccine pasta, plum tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan cheese, basil, bacon...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Canapes, Meat, .
Author: - restaurateur
Italian Stuffed JalapeñosViews: 2,371

Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise, and you've got the perfect base for a savory appetizer. The pepper halves are first baked until tender, then stuffed with Italian sausage,...

jalapeño peppers, kupaty (fried sausages), mascarpone cheese, parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Frittata with potatoes, sausage and broccoliViews: 18,313

This richly filled Italian omelet can be served for breakfast, dinner, or even cut into squares and served as an appetizer—a truly versatile dish! This frittata includes onions,...

broccoli, kupaty (fried sausages), potatoes, eggs, cream, milk, dill...
Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - chef
Farfalle pasta with broccoliViews: 16,945

This simple Italian pasta dish features farfalle (bow-shaped pasta) and broccoli florets, but what makes it special is the dressing of anchovies, garlic, and peppers, sautéed in a blend of quality olive oil and...

Farfalle pasta, broccoli, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, anchovies...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
Author: - TV chef
Meat lasagna with mushroomsViews: 3,851

It's hard to find anyone who doesn't love Italian lasagna, a multi-layered casserole loaded with meat sauce, tons of cheese, and, naturally, calories. This recipe will help you make this delicious dish...

Lasagna pasta, ground beef, portobello mushrooms, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, cottage cheese...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Pasta alle vongoleViews: 10,939

Seafood is a superb ingredient for a quick dinner with an impressive presentation. For example, Italian pasta alle vongole cooks in minutes, and clams in their shells transform it into...

clams, linguine pasta, white wine, red pepper flakes, oregano...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Meat, .
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Pappardelle pasta with pork ragoutViews: 24,585

The secret ingredient in this dish is time (though thyme is probably a factor too). Let the pork simmer slowly in a tomato sauce with vegetables, spices, and red wine for a couple of hours, and you'll be amazed...

Pappardelle pasta, pork, plum tomatoes, bell pepper, celery, carrots, red wine, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, thyme, basil...
Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 2 - 4
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Pan-fried shrimp with white beans and fetaViews: 34,470

This delicious dinner takes less than half an hour to prepare, and only requires one pan to be dirty. Peeled, large shrimp are simmered in a sauce made with canned tomatoes and their own juices...

Shrimp, white beans, cannellini beans, feta cheese, Italian seasonings, tomatoes, spinach...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - restaurateur
Pasta Pomodoro for twoViews: 31,592

Italian Pomodoro pasta is the perfect dish for a quick yet delicious dinner. Use canned tomatoes in their own juice in the sauce for a summery flavor.

Rigatoni pasta, Parmesan cheese, Pecorino Romano cheese, San Marzano tomatoes, red pepper flakes, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Chicken PiccataViews: 95 378

Italian chicken piccata is perfect for a delicious, quick, and light dinner. It's prepared using only the simplest and most readily available ingredients. Chicken breasts...

chicken, lemon juice, white wine...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: average Servings: 2
Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
Author: - chef
Rice soup with turkey and kaleViews: 3,477

This delicious and healthy Mediterranean-style soup is made with ground turkey meat, which is sautéed with vegetables, then topped with broth and chopped tomatoes in a...

Ground turkey, pureed tomatoes, kale, brown rice, bell pepper, carrots, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, Provencal herbs...
Time: 55 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 341
Author: - chef
Pizza in pockets “Calzone”Views: 5,572

Pizza pockets is the American name for the Italian pastry calzone, small filled pies that you can take with you, and unlike traditional pizza, they are convenient to eat on the go, without...

kupaty (fried sausages), yeast dough, marinara sauce, parmesan cheese, cream cheese, arugula...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 358
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
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Whole wheat linguine pasta in lemon sauce with turkey meatballsViews: 9 351

The highlight of this healthy, fiber-packed dish is the baked turkey meatballs. You can bake them and serve them separately as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, or mix them with boiled...

Linguine pasta, ground turkey, Parmesan cheese, cream, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, oregano, basil...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 600
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, Bird, .
Author: - culinary writer
Turkey meatballs in a quick spicy tomato sauce with whole wheat spaghettiViews: 16,779
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Meatballs in pasta sauce are a great hearty dish for a big family dinner. They're quick to prepare and incredibly tasty with minimal fat. Add some bread crumbs, grated...

Ground turkey, spaghetti pasta, pureed tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, oregano, rosemary, basil, thyme...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 458
Categories: Main courses, Bird, .
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Chicken Caprese on a baking sheetViews: 5,039

Sweet tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic sauce infuse chicken breasts with the vibrant flavors of traditional Italian caprese. The dish is surprisingly simple yet luxurious...

Chicken breasts, mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasonings, basil, arugula...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, .
Rice and green pea arancini with yogurt sauceViews: 2,760
Recipe contents:

Sicilian arancini are literally risotto fried into crispy, finger-friendly balls. So, the first part of the recipe revolves around making risotto with green peas. And when...

Arborio rice, peas, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, white wine, lemon, chives, basil, dill, mint, yogurt...
Time: 5 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: for a large company
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Potato gnocchiViews: 32 122

You'll be surprised how easy this recipe is to make gnocchi, the Italian potato dumplings typically eaten with pesto, tomato sauce, or simply butter. For the dough, you'll need...

potatoes, gnocchi, eggs...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Oven-baked penne pasta with tomatoesViews: 9 611

A delicious Italian-style casserole for a delicious family dinner. Cooked penne pasta is tossed with a creamy tomato sauce with fennel and fried pancetta and then layered on the bottom of a...

Penne pasta, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, fontina cheese, plum tomatoes, fennel bulb, cream, pancetta, basil...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 757
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Panettone – a festive Italian breadViews: 4,658

This Italian Christmas cake is made with a dry mixture that you can layer in a beautiful jar and give to loved ones with the recipe. Traditional panettone includes...

premium flour, candied fruit, dried cherries, raisins, dried apricots, milk, honey...
Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Quantity: 2 loaves
Categories: Soups, Vegetables, .
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Pepperoni Pizza SoupViews: 3,393

Love a savory pepperoni pizza? Transform it into a delicious, warming soup! The base of the soup is a mixture of chicken broth and marinara sauce, thickened with Parmesan cheese, in which the...

Champignon mushrooms, whole grain bread, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni sausage, oregano, basil, croutons...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Categories: Soups, With pasta, .
Author: - famous chef
Italian Chicken Soup with Toasted Parmesan GnocchiViews: 3,565

Make Italian-style chicken soup with potato gnocchi and Parmesan cheese. The whole family will love this dinner. First, simmer the chicken and carrots in a saucepan until tender,...

Chicken, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion sets, spinach, Parmesan cheese, bacon, gnocchi, nutmeg, thyme, basil...
Time: 1 hour 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
Author:
Rollatini with Chicken Parmesan FillingViews: 2,696

This Italian-style dish is a simplified version of the more popular chicken Parmesan. Thinly sliced ​​chicken breast is sprinkled with fresh parsley and mozzarella, rolled into rolls, and dipped in...

chicken, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, San Marzano tomatoes, basil...
Time: 35 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 355
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Parma-style cauliflowerViews: 73,269

This dish is a variation on the traditional Italian casserole, "Eggplant Parmigiana," but uses cauliflower instead of eggplant. The head of cauliflower is cut into neat steaks,...

Cauliflower, all-purpose flour, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, basil...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - author of cookbooks
Ciambella: Yogurt CakeViews: 10 262

Ciambella is a fluffy and aromatic Italian cake with wonderful notes of vanilla and lemon. The cake batter is made with plain, unflavored natural yogurt, and the leftover cup is used for...

All-purpose flour, lemon zest, vanilla extract, yogurt, eggs, starch...
Time: 1 hour 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 16
Author: - chef
Chianti AffogatoViews: 3,030

This elegant dessert is a perfect end to a hearty dinner. It differs from the traditional Italian affogato in that a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or gelato for an authentic twist)...

Vanilla ice cream, red wine, orange zest, black pepper, basil, cinnamon...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
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Spaghetti Sardinian styleViews: 1,682

The meat sauce for Sardinian spaghetti is made from raw Italian sausages with fennel, which are cut into small pieces, fried until golden brown, and then simmered with tomatoes and...

Spaghetti pasta, kupaty (fried sausages), tomatoes, Pecorino Romano cheese, bay leaf, fennel seeds, red pepper flakes, saffron, basil...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Author: - culinary writer
Lasagna with Portobello MushroomsViews: 1,820

This vegetarian lasagna recipe uses fried portobello mushrooms—the most flavorful and meaty variety of mushroom—instead of meat sauce. Their flavor is perfectly complemented by béchamel sauce with a pinch of...

Lasagna pasta, black pepper, nutmeg, Parmesan cheese, portobello mushrooms, milk...
Time: 1 hour 55 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Author: - chef
Stracotto with mushroom sauceViews: 3 172

Stracotto is a traditional Italian stew with vegetables, incredibly tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. This dish is made from the shoulder and neck of beef, which is first seared whole...

beef, porcini mushrooms, red wine, rosemary, thyme...
Time: 4 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 - 10
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
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Beef rolls with bacon "Bracciole"Views: 12,558
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Braciola is an Italian meatloaf that will impress your guests with its presentation and flavor. It's easy to assemble with a no-cook filling and flank steak,...

Beef, pine nuts, plum tomatoes, eggs, provolone cheese, Parmesan cheese, prosciutto, red wine, bay leaf, oregano...
Time: 3 hours 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Salads, Vegetables, With bread, .
Author: - famous chef
Winter panzanella with pumpkinViews: 1,817
Recipe contents:

Although traditional Italian panzanella salad is considered a summer treat, it can easily be adapted to a winter diet by replacing the tomatoes with seasonal vegetables – baked pumpkin and...

White bread, croutons, Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, Parmesan cheese, sherry vinegar, thyme, sage...
Time: 1 hour 25 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Author: - chef
Roast beef with salmoriglio sauceViews: 1,415

This festive roast is made with a juicy beef loin on the ribs, generously rubbed with salt and a pepper mixture and baked in the oven for a couple of hours. While baking, add...

Beef ribs, beef, lemon juice, sweet pepper, Kalamata olives, capers, rosemary, thyme, black pepper, pink pepper, potatoes...
Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10
Categories: Bakery, Pies, Appetizers, Cheese, .
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Christmas Tree BreadsticksViews: 1,826

This appetizer will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. Pesto-filled breadsticks are served in the shape of Christmas tree branches. Guests will break off a branch and enjoy the crispy stick and...

Yeast dough, mozzarella cheese, ricotta cheese, pecorino romano cheese, pine nuts, basil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Quantity: for a large company
Author: - chef
Mediterranean-Style Prosciutto-Wrapped SwordfishViews: 1,184

Delight your guests with a luxurious Mediterranean-style dish, where fish and a succulent orange-fennel salad complement each other perfectly, creating a harmonious bouquet of flavors. The fillet...

Swordfish, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, oranges, raisins, fennel bulb, anchovies, wine vinegar, fennel seeds, thyme, arugula, basil, prosciutto...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6

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