Italian Cuisine Recipes

This dish uses whole-grain penne pasta, which, unlike traditional wheat pasta, is rich in fiber and has a slightly nutty flavor. Boil it and mix...

Any appetizer is more fun to eat when skewered. Kids will especially love this snack, as you can even make interesting kebabs for a kid's lunchbox. The main ingredient in this...

This Italian antipasto is served on skewers filled with ingredients that create the unforgettable taste of Mediterranean cuisine: Italian chicken sausage, sun-dried tomato, basil,...

Italian crostini are a versatile appetizer that's perfect for any occasion. They're also a great place to experiment, with toasted baguette slices served with all sorts of interesting...

An exquisite appetizer that will delight with its restaurant-quality appearance and stunning, multifaceted flavor. The finished polenta holds its shape perfectly after cooling and is perfect for serving mushroom ragout, and its...

When you want to make something more sophisticated with healthy pearl barley than just regular barley porridge, you can turn to Mediterranean cuisine and make a delicious risotto with it. Because...

This stew uses a whole slab of beef brisket. This firm, meaty cut is perfect for long braising, ensuring even...

In this pesto, some of the basil is replaced with broccoli, making the sauce more filling and softening its overly strong flavor. And using walnuts instead of traditional...

A recipe for a low-calorie and healthy vegetarian lasagna with pumpkin and spinach. We recommend using no-boil lasagna noodles to save time. Instead...

Boil whole-wheat spaghetti and serve it with light Italian meatballs in tomato sauce. To make the meatballs less fatty and caloric, replace some of the meat with mushrooms. Also...

In Italian cuisine, ragù is often used with pasta. This simple dish, featuring chicken in tomato sauce, is easy to make even for a novice cook. To make this ragù, use chicken thighs, which have more...

In addition to ground beef, these healthy meatballs are made with mashed black beans and kale. These ingredients add even more protein and...

Risotto in a slow cooker is prepared almost the same way as on the stovetop, the only difference being that you don't have to stir in the broth in batches. First, sauté the vegetables and spices in...

Stirato is an elongated Italian bread with large, delicious holes in the crumb and a dense, crisp crust. It's very similar in texture to ciabatta or a French baguette, and baking it...

One of the simplest summer salads, made with tomatoes, stale bread, olive oil, basil, and a vinaigrette. Tuscan panzanella is refreshing and...

A wonderful combination of herbs like garlic, thyme, and rosemary, along with Parmesan cheese, gives this side dish a heavenly flavor. Sliced ​​zucchini and boiled new potatoes...

This appetizer is very filling, delicious, has a summery, striking look, and would be appropriate for any holiday or party. And it's incredibly easy to prepare. Halve sweet peppers and zucchini with scraped...

You can significantly reduce the amount of carbohydrates and calories in your meal by replacing some of the pasta with thin, narrow zucchini strips. This will make the dish healthier, but at the same time, you won't have to...

These cheese-filled envelopes resemble ravioli made without flour or dough. To assemble them easily, slice the zucchini into very thin strips. A mandoline will help with this...

Since this pizza has a rich and flavorful topping, you can make it a little easier by using pre-baked naan bread as a base. Preheat it and...

Arugula pesto is a worthy alternative to basil. The sauce adds a piquant flavor that's perfectly complemented by lemon juice and garlic. Blend the arugula in a blender with the spices, adding olive oil...

White Italian pizza is made without tomato sauce, but it's no less delicious, with its own unique flavor profile thanks to the combination of different cheeses. That's why...

Bright, light-green vegetables like asparagus and green peas, along with aromatic fennel, give this risotto a spring-like appearance and freshness. But the real secret to a truly spring-like flavor is the vegetables...

Italian linguine pasta is most often prepared with seafood, and it pairs especially well with plump, firm shrimp. Combine the cooked pasta with sautéed shallots and...

Crispy Italian crostini sandwiches are the perfect appetizer for house parties. They're a favorite, combining vibrant flavors, contrasting textures, and a striking presentation. Make crostini with...

Tortellini are small Italian dumplings typically served as pasta. But they also make a delicious light soup. Boil the cheese-filled tortellini in chicken broth and serve...

These Parmesan-crusted fried chicken cutlets deliver perfect flavor with minimal effort. The chicken breasts are pounded with a mallet, then dredged in flour, then dipped in egg wash...

This Italian pasta combines ingredients of three colors: red sun-dried tomatoes and radicchio, white penne pasta, chicken breast and Parmesan, and greens like arugula, basil, and...

Although this pasta's name sounds like an Italian delicacy, it was actually invented in America. And the word "primavera" translates from Italian as "spring." And indeed, the pasta looks...

This Italian risotto is prepared in a more simplified way: you don't have to stand at the stove and soak the rice in liquid, portion by portion, as is done in traditional recipes. But the dish turns out so...

This recipe uses natural pork cutlets, typically boneless loin steaks. To ensure tender and juicy cuts, slice the pork into thick pieces...

This pasta with vegetable sauce is unique because it's made with roasted bell peppers instead of the usual tomatoes. They give the pasta a stunning and unique flavor, and the feta cheese makes it even more...

Traditional Italian pesto sauce is made with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, and pecorino cheese, but you can make it without the extra calories and dairy fat. To do this, replace...

Piccata is a popular Italian dish of fried, breaded cutlets topped with a sauce made with lemon juice, butter, and capers. This recipe differs from traditional piccata in that...

An interesting recipe for low-carb and low-calorie noodles. To make them, peel asparagus stalks with a vegetable peeler until they form fettuccine-like ribbons. All you have to do is fry...

A healthy, low-calorie version of a delicious and filling Italian dish. It's a chicken cutlet topped with mushroom and Marsala sauce. The chicken fillet is pounded,...

This dish perfectly balances carbohydrates from the pasta and protein from the shrimp, while the greens provide fiber and the tomatoes, garlic, and basil add a delicious flavor and aroma...

Italian pasta puttanesca is one of the easiest to prepare. Its name, according to the most common theory, comes from that very word that needs no translation. It is believed that...

The amusing name of the Italian appetizer, saltimbocca, can be translated as "jump into your mouth." These delicious and mouth-watering meat rolls with a rich filling are fried in olive oil and then simmered...

Pasta with beans is one of the most popular and traditional dishes in Italy. It's a thick tomato soup with white beans and small tubular pasta, such as ditalini or horns,...

Unlike traditional frittatas, this one is quick to prepare and cooks on the stovetop instead of the oven. To make it, you should microwave the broccoli first to soften it, then pour it over...

Frittata is an Italian omelet with various fillings. The name itself can be translated from Italian as "fried." But a traditional frittata is simply lightly fried in a pan until the eggs begin to...

Antipasti in Italian cuisine are a way to liven up the anticipation of dinner. Various small appetizers, often paired with each other for flavor, are served on a large platter. One such type...

Braciole are Italian meat rolls that are simmered in tomato sauce for a long time, acquiring a delicious flavor and a luscious, juicy texture. Because the meat is simmered for so long,...

This biscotti will appeal to both children and adults, as it's not too dry to eat on its own, and not too soft to dip in a cup of coffee. And...

The name "focaccia" comes from the Latin word meaning "hearth"—traditionally, the flatbread was cooked in the ashes of a fireplace. This multigrain version of focaccia is a great way to incorporate...

Bruschetta dip—a bread bowl with a fragrant dipping sauce—is one of the most interesting appetizers for a gathering of friends. The bowls are placed in the center of the table, and everyone dunks the surrounding...

Arancini, a Sicilian appetizer, are small, golden-colored, deep-fried balls of stuffed rice. For an even more interesting flavor, try making them with...

Another name for long, crispy breadsticks is grissini, and they originated in Italy, where they have long been served as an appetizer with meals. They are often found on...

Crostini is an Italian appetizer made from slices of crusty bread topped with a variety of flavorful toppings. Try crostini with ricotta and baked Brussels sprouts in cranberry syrup.