Italian Cuisine Recipes

Zucchini stuffed with Italian pasta is a hearty side dish that's also perfect as an appetizer. The seeded zucchini halves are first lightly roasted in the oven on medium setting...

Stuffed zucchini is quick and easy to make, and looks very festive even for a regular weekday dinner. They can be served as a finger food appetizer,...

This snowy sangria slush features frozen peaches, dry rosé wine to perfectly complement their delicate flavor, frozen peach nectar, peach schnapps, and...

Canned sardines in oil give this salad its vibrant and unique flavor. The fish are shredded and mixed with cooked orzo pasta, celery stalks, and chopped black peppers.

Even simple bread and tomatoes can easily be transformed into an elegant Mediterranean-style appetizer that's worthy of serving. Tomatoes are sliced ​​and topped with a mixture of...

This dish combines the flavors of authentic Italian pasta: macaroni, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and fresh cheese. Nothing fancy, it's quick and easy to prepare, yet looks exquisite. The pasta sauce...

Save the traditional layered lasagna with meat ragu and tons of cheese for cold winter evenings, and in the summer, this pasta can be turned into a lighter dish filled with healthy, juicy...

Each component of this multi-layered burger is a complete meal, filled with the flavors and aromas of Italian cuisine. Toasted buns are smothered in a delicious garlic aioli with dried...

Transform a traditional Caesar salad from a light appetizer into a hearty meal by filling it with cooked fusilli pasta and baby corn. Torn lettuce leaves are mixed with fresh corn,...

The only difference between this salad and traditional Primavera pasta is that it's served chilled and dressed with ranch dressing. The vegetables remain standard: broccoli, cherry tomatoes, green...

Sweet ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil leaves—that's Caprese, the culinary symbol of Italy. And if you add cooked fusilli pasta to this simple mixture, you get...

To keep your guests from going hungry while waiting for the large main course, whip up a quick appetizer salad called "Antipasto." Boiled pasta is mixed with a variety of Italian delicacies,...

Italian gelato differs from regular ice cream in that it has a lower fat content and is easy to make at home with a minimal amount of natural ingredients. This...

This hearty salad with vibrant summer flavors is made with cooked farfalle pasta (bow ties), colorful cherry tomatoes, fennel, and corn. The corn is pre-roasted in the oven using the grill setting.

Treat yourself to a sophisticated Mediterranean-style dish that's easy to prepare. Pan-seared scallops are served with lemon orzo pasta,...

The base of this dish is thin Italian capellini (or angel hair) pasta, which takes just a few minutes to prepare, meaning you'll spend less than half an hour making it, including the sauce.

While potato salad is hardly a Mediterranean dish, it makes a great antipasti appetizer to serve before the main meal. For this, sliced...

Sliced ​​baby zucchini is sautéed with flavorful Italian pancetta, then tossed with cooked pasta shells, grated Parmesan, freshly chopped mint, and lemon...

This is a simpler, quicker, yet equally delicious take on the traditional Italian-American dish, chicken parmesan, which consists of crispy breaded chicken breasts baked in tomato sauce under a layer of...

Treat yourself to a delicious Mediterranean pasta dish that combines the vibrant flavors of vegetables and spicy sausages. Cooked rigatoni pasta is mixed with grilled Italian sausages,...

Sirloin steak is considered one of the best alternative steaks, offering a decent cut of meat at a reasonable price. It's leaner and a bit tougher than a premium cut, but...

Eggs in Purgatory is a popular Italian breakfast of scrambled eggs fried in tomato marinara sauce. In Italy, it's called uova al purgatorio. This very simple dish is filled with vibrant...

The Italian dessert semifreddo is similar to ice cream, but is fluffier and softer. Unlike ice cream or, say, Italian gelato, semifreddo's main ingredients are eggs and heavy cream. To make it...

Vodka sauce, a popular ingredient in Italian-American cuisine, is typically served as an ingredient in the popular penne alla vodka pasta, but the dish becomes even more delicious and filling when made with...

Swordfish is a firm, meaty fish that's perfect for grilling on skewers. It's cut into uniform pieces and marinated in a mint pesto sauce for several hours. To prepare...

A summer Italian panzanella salad made with toasted bread cubes, tomatoes, and deli meats in a vinaigrette dressing, served in a unique ciabatta bread bowl. All the delicacies—salami,...

The tart notes of ginger pair beautifully with the sweetness of watermelon, creating a very refreshing dessert with a unique aftertaste. Making this granita is very simple: whip the watermelon pulp with grated...

Roasted cherry tomatoes on the vine look very impressive and can be served as a side dish even at a festive dinner. They're also delicious, as roasting intensifies the tomatoes' flavor even more...

These zucchini boats with a crispy cheese topping make an elegant side dish or a festive appetizer. You'll need just a few readily available ingredients...

Although corn isn't a traditional ingredient in Italian pasta, it adds an extra summery flavor to the dish without losing its Mediterranean charm. Flat pasta...

Make delicious lemon-poppy seed fettuccine pasta, which also includes thinly sliced ​​zucchini sautéed in garlic butter. This adds a rich, juicy flavor and a wonderful summery...

Lovers of strong, aromatic coffee can indulge in this invigorating drink even in the heat by making a refreshing Italian granita. This frozen dessert requires no special...

Vegetables infuse this dish with the vibrant flavors and aromas of summer. Thinly sliced ​​zucchini and squash are mixed with cherry tomatoes, fennel root, onion, garlic, and oregano and roasted in...

Make a refreshing frozen dessert inspired by the popular Caribbean cocktail, Pina Colada. This granita is light and low-calorie, unlike traditional ice cream, and its tropical...

Rhubarb stalks make a great ingredient for a delicious pie filling, especially when combined with raspberries. The filling is aromatic and pleasantly tart, perfectly complemented by...

Caprese-inspired ravioli combines two Italian dishes on one plate, delivering a wealth of vibrant Mediterranean flavors and the heady aromas of tomatoes, cheese, and fragrant...

Acqua pazza is an Italian dish whose name translates as "crazy water." This is a perfect way to describe the delicious broth that results from stewing, as it contains...

Summer Bolognese ragù features a generous helping of tomatoes and fragrant basil; together, these two ingredients infuse the dish with vibrant flavors and aromas. Make this ragù with beef...

A traditional Mediterranean salad from Nice, Niçoise is made with hard-boiled eggs, tomatoes, tuna, and olives, but other vegetables are often added to these basic ingredients to...

This hearty Asian-inspired frittata is made with ramen noodles (or instant noodles) and ground chicken. Its delicious, distinctive flavor comes from dark sesame oil, oyster sauce, and...

Wide Italian pappardelle pasta is mixed with a slow-cooked beef ragù. The beef is placed in a pot with tomatoes, red wine, tomato paste, and spices and cooked...

Fresh homemade pasta is incomparable to store-bought pasta, as you can customize it with your own ingredients to create a unique product you won't find on store shelves. If you have a pasta machine...

Milanese fish, or Milanese style, is pan-fried flounder, coated with a crispy, golden crust. To achieve this, the flounder fillet is double-breaded, first dredging the fish in flour,...

Asparagus and corn kernels give this Pasta Primavera its vibrant spring look and flavor, while fennel root and the aromatic herbs of parsley and tarragon complement it beautifully. The vegetables are lightly sautéed in a pan...

These vibrant and delicious Italian crostini sandwiches will be the perfect addition to any home party or holiday table. Crispy baguette or ciabatta slices are topped with pea pesto and garnished with...

This delicious Italian omelet is made with chunks of smoked salmon and creamy cream cheese, which is heaped into a mixture of beaten eggs. A little fresh dill is perfect...

Cavatelli pasta is one of the most suitable small pasta types for cooking with sauces. Shaped like tiny shells, they fill up with sauce, thus delivering tons of flavor. Prepare the pasta...

Even vegetarian pasta will be amazingly delicious when served with a vibrant sauce. To make fettuccine with pesto, use green fettuccine, tinted with spinach, so your...

Skinless cod fillet is poached in broth with a fragrant leek sauté in white wine and served with a delicious almond-sesame sauce. To make the sauce, blend...