Italian Cuisine Recipes

Even without meat, lasagna can be incredibly delicious, especially if it contains four cheeses: goat cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella, and cottage cheese, which is a great substitute for traditional ricotta. For this recipe...

Bake pasta in a homemade tomato sauce with mushrooms, bacon, and four types of cheese – ricotta, Asiago, Parmesan, and mozzarella – for a gooey casserole that kids and...

Roasting vegetables in foil packets over coals deepens their flavor with a subtle smoky note. Roast them in individual portions and serve with lemon dressing and za'atar, sprinkled with...

A simple pizza with tomatoes and Parmesan cheese is topped with a fresh, crisp Caesar salad in a creamy dressing before serving, resulting in a truly moist pizza. If you have store-bought pizza dough on hand,...

Enjoy the combination of fresh, sweet tomatoes, creamy Brie cheese, and fragrant basil. This no-cook sauce is made with just four ingredients in the time it takes to cook the pasta.

Put down your fork and grab a large spoon to enjoy this smooth, creamy orzo pasta with refreshing notes of citrus and greenery. Heavy cream and butter add a touch of...

You can even make delicious seafood pasta on a campfire while camping, by making a small batch at home. Your secret weapon is thin capellini (angel hair) pasta, which is boiled...

Spinach and mushrooms top this simple Italian pie, topped with gooey cheese. The pie is made with store-bought croissant dough. Simply top it with sautéed vegetables mixed with cheese and...

Caprese appetizers aren't just made up of the colors of the Italian flag. They're also traditional Christmas colors. So why not use them to decorate your holiday table?! Make crostini with all the flavors...

Arancini are Sicilian fried rice balls with a crispy crust and a soft center. This recipe uses leftover Chinese takeout. Form cooked rice into balls, fry...

Add crispy polenta to your holiday appetizers. Despite its simplicity, this appetizer is sure to please everyone. To prepare, buy pre-made polenta, slice it...

This recipe turns Italian pasta alla vodka into a perfect appetizer for house parties. Your guests will never have tasted anything like this! Deep-fry the cooked pasta shells to...

Sweet and tart cranberries and rich pecans complement each other harmoniously in this simple cookie perfect for both holidays and everyday use. Traditional biscotti are dry, crispy...

Beautiful blue Thai tea has become incredibly popular on social media, but it's time to continue surprising. Make homemade granita, a frozen dessert with Thai tea (Clitoria ternatea flowers),...

Bake crispy Italian biscotti cookies, infused with the delicious coffee flavor and aroma that pairs perfectly with macadamia nuts. A spoonful of cocoa powder gives the cookies a delicious...

Everyone will love these vegan coconut cookies. Sweet and crunchy, they're perfect with tea and coffee, and the light coconut glaze gives them a charming, festive touch. Traditionally, the cookies...

Enjoy the luxurious combination of dark chocolate and mint in these crispy Italian waffles with a soft filling. Pizzelle are baked from chocolate batter in a special waffle iron and then sealed...

This lasagna won't feature a ton of cheese, which often dominates the flavor. Instead, the emphasis is on the ground meat, where the beef is complemented by mushrooms. Their flavor is beautifully enhanced...

Italian risotto can be made not only with rice but also with pearl barley, resulting in a dish just as tender but not overcooked as with starchier rice. Roasted vegetables – nutmeg...

Pearl barley is the second most popular risotto ingredient after rice. This perlotto (or orzotto) is especially popular in northern Italy, combining pearl barley with various vegetables, meat, and...

If you're wondering what else to make with zucchini when it's so plentiful in season, consider baking. Grated zucchini added to dough makes bread very tender and moist, while baking...

If you're wondering what to make with leftover baked chicken, this recipe for Italian calzones, a closed pizza pie, will come to the rescue. Shredded chicken is mixed with chopped spinach, baked...

Make delicious and juicy Italian rollatini with spinach and cheese. Thin veal cutlets are stuffed with the filling, rolled into rolls, and pan-fried until golden brown.

Try a hearty sandwich with juicy grilled chicken breast, homemade basil pesto, and roasted bell peppers. Before grilling, the chicken is marinated in a vinegar-infused blend of herbs and garlic, and...

Pasta shells, shredded grilled chicken, and sautéed cremini mushrooms (brown button mushrooms) complement each other perfectly in a homemade tomato sauce. Plus, this casserole is loaded with gooey goodness...

Italian rollatini are thin chicken cutlets rolled around various fillings. There are many variations. For example, as in this recipe, roll a strip of chicken breast...

Prepare a quick and easy Mediterranean-style dinner for midweek. Store-bought Italian cheese ravioli are simmered in a skillet with chicken pieces in a balsamic herb sauce. Includes...

This light pilaf with raisins, lemon zest, and nuts is easy to eat without harming your figure, because it's made with cauliflower! The cauliflower is blended until finely chopped...

Mushrooms and lean turkey make this classic meat stew low-calorie and light. Instead of a thick red sauce, the dish features softened cherry tomatoes, and instead of classic pasta...

If you've tried the popular pumpkin ravioli, you'll surely love this version with chestnuts, which, when combined with Parmesan, create the same amazingly rich and deep flavor, but without...

Farfalle pasta (bow ties) in a thick cheese sauce is served with roasted broccoli and melting Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes. For a beautiful presentation, buy bocconini mozzarella (it's the same size as...

Immerse yourself in the world of Italian cuisine by making homemade cavatelli pasta from scratch. Detailed instructions are included at the end of the recipe, so you can cut the dough correctly and...

This rustic pasta sauce consists primarily of one ingredient: broccoli. The broccoli is cooked until very tender, then mashed with a fork. Simply mix the broccoli puree with...

Tender cauliflower, sweet and tart tomatoes, briny olives, and spicy chili peppers perfectly complement each other in this rich pizza. Anchovies are optional, but don't skip this...

Cauliflower absorbs any sauce perfectly. Bake the florets with butter and store-bought vodka pasta sauce, then sprinkle it all with crispy breadcrumbs and serve with...

Make a delicious Italian-style side dish with regular carrots, store-bought pesto, and ricotta. Simply roast the carrots until crisp and serve with the sauce and ricotta. The combination of sweet...

Prepare this impressive cheese ball appetizer for your next house party. Provolone cheese, olives, bell peppers, salami, artichokes, and pine nuts are stuffed into a creamy base...

These exquisite ravioli filled with ricotta, taleggio, and herbed parmesan are served in a fragrant wild mushroom sauce with pancetta for an elegant special occasion dinner. The ravioli are completely...

Rigatoni pasta in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce is baked under a layer of kale gremolata, grated Gruyere, smoked almonds, lemon zest, and breadcrumbs. The result is a rich, creamy...

Store-bought gnocchi are a near-perfect staple to have on hand for a quick, delicious midweek dinner. They pair beautifully with any vegetable, and the whole dish...

This elegant focaccia is made in the style of the traditional Four Seasons pizza. Each of its four segments represents a different season: green peas and artichokes symbolize spring,...

Airfryer gnocchi? This recipe will pleasantly surprise you! After frying in the airfryer, they turn out soft as pillows on the inside and deliciously golden and crispy on the outside. Paired with baked pumpkin,...

"I prefer to make this dish with homemade Sardinian gnocchi, which, unlike potato gnocchi, are made with pasta dough," shares Giada de Laurentiis. "However, any kind of..."

Damaris Phillips always strives to give traditional dishes a Southern flair, and her goat cheese gnocchi is no exception. She sautés bacon with dates, then adds white...

You'll always be on top with this easy-to-make yet delicious dish from Jeff Mauro. He roasts fresh vegetables on the same baking sheet with store-bought gnocchi, drizzling everything with melted...

Making gnocchi from scratch can be a daunting and time-consuming task, but you'll know it was all worth it when you taste these fluffy potato pillows in your favorite...

Homemade soft gnocchi in a rich tomato sauce, also made from scratch—what could be better for a cozy Sunday dinner with family?! Both the gnocchi and the sauce are quite easy to make, so...

Chicken cooked with a hearty side dish and vegetables in one pan is a dream! Boneless chicken thighs are simmered with zucchini and gnocchi in a thick, flavorful tomato sauce with basil, resulting in...

This gnocchi dish with juicy vegetables in a pesto dressing combines the flavors of two salads: Italian pasta salad and potato salad. Add a little mayonnaise to the pesto dressing, and it...