Italian Cuisine Recipes

These ricotta gnocchi are a delicious cheesy alternative to traditional potato gnocchi. Instead of potatoes, the dough is filled with a generous helping of whole-milk ricotta and a touch of Parmesan cheese for extra...

Italian wedding cake is actually a traditional dessert of the American South, and no one knows how this coconut cake got its name because it has nothing to do with Italy or weddings...

To make this simple yet delicious pasta carbonara, you'll need just five ingredients: noodles, raw spicy sausage, Parmesan, an egg, and fresh herbs. It takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is perfect...

Combine cooked rigatoni with homemade tomato sauce, spicy Italian sausage, fennel, herbs, and cheese, and bake until golden and cheesy, a dish everyone will love!

This latte-flavored iced cake is the perfect summer treat. It requires no baking and is served chilled—what more could you want on a hot day?! You'll need just six ingredients to...

All the flavors and aromas found in Italian porchetta (fennel, rosemary, garlic, and orange) are used to flavor this turkey. The bird is brined in a tea-and-orange brine and...

Sunny Anderson adds a beef patty to the Italian classic, "Eggs in Purgatory." It's even more filling and delicious. Perfect for breakfast or dinner. Served in individual cast-iron pans...

"I took the classic Waldorf salad and made it fresher (and more Italian!) by turning it into a panzanella and adding arugula and fennel," shares Giada De Laurentiis. The salad's delicious flavor also...

"This breakfast casserole is better than any ham and cheese sandwich you've ever had. Pretzels are the best choice for the base. Don't substitute them! They add a deeper flavor and...

Radicchio is a robust lettuce whose bitterness is enhanced by a quick grilling. Grill quarters of the lettuce until the outside is lightly charred, while...

Granita is essentially a delicious, fluffy, snow-like cone eaten like ice cream. This recipe uses a Mint Julep cocktail to create a delicious, refreshing dessert for adults.

This recipe transforms the classic Italian rainbow cake into a vibrant, eye-catching holiday cookie. Unlike the cake, it doesn't contain almond flour, but it retains the almond aroma and flavor.

Enjoy the delicious combination of sweet roasted pumpkin and savory rapini pesto in this hearty fall pasta. Rapini is a leafy relative of broccoli that's widely used in...

Spicy sausage, smoked bacon, ground beef, and savory pepperoni transform ordinary stuffed shells into a gooey, pizza-inspired pasta for meat lovers. Here...

This pasta casserole in homemade tomato marinara sauce is literally packed with meat and meaty goodness: flavorful Italian sausage, savory pepperoni, chunks of ham and smoked...

This classic chicken Parmesan recipe uses only drumsticks, perfect for finger foods and serving as an appetizer, perhaps with beer. The crispy breaded chicken legs are baked in...

Chicken cacciatore, or hunter's style, is a traditional Italian dish with a rustic feel, perfect for a Sunday family dinner. Chicken pieces (various parts)...

Marinated pepperoncini peppers are filled with cheese chunks and olive tapenade, then wrapped in thin slices of Italian capicola (coppa) sausage for a quick, delicious...

Italian saltimbocca is a luxurious combination of succulent meat, crispy prosciutto, and fragrant sage. Traditionally made with veal, this recipe makes a great substitute for a pork cutlet...

If you have ready-made or store-bought chicken broth and a can of canned white beans on hand, this Italian soup will be on the table in minutes. Along with the beans, add...

Italian polenta with mushrooms is made like lasagna: polenta, mushroom sauce, and cheese are layered in a baking dish and baked in the oven until the cheese melts. Special...

In spring, when the young asparagus appears, enjoy its delicate flavor in this fragrant risotto with mushrooms, thyme, green peas, and Parmesan. Instead of traditional dry white wine, add...

A delicate risotto is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the aroma of wild mushrooms, and their flavor is harmoniously enhanced by the salty pieces of fried pancetta. This risotto recipe is a little simpler than the traditional one:...

These crostini with strawberry-tomato jam are a great way to enjoy the flavor of ripe tomatoes this summer. Top the jam with crumbled feta for a creamy touch. Leftover jam can be...

Everyone will love this frozen strawberry dessert for grown-ups! Italian granita looks delightful in edible strawberry bowls. It's an elegant combination of rosé and...

This layered dessert is a springtime reimagining of the Napoleon cake. Layers of puff pastry are layered alternately with a sweet-tart rhubarb and strawberry filling, all dusted with powdered sugar. The dessert...

If you have a Belgian waffle iron, treat your loved ones to this 3-in-1 breakfast: sandwich, pizza, and waffles. "Pizza on the go" is how I usually describe these sandwiches. Be sure to use...

The easiest and fastest recipe for homemade popsicles. Blend ice cubes with frozen lemonade concentrate in a blender and spoon the resulting mixture into glasses. The perfect...

These Italian rolls are made using lasagna sheets. Boil them, wrap each with artichoke and spinach filling, and bake the rollatili with cheese sauce and a layer of grated cheese until...

Make an alternative version of pesto using fresh spinach, aged cheddar, pecans, and thyme. Add any vegetable oil you like. Serve the pesto as an appetizer or...

An Italian take on gnocchi soup: vegetable-rich mincetrone is made with potato gnocchi. Parmesan rind is optional, but it adds flavor and aroma to the soup.

Peaches and rhubarb aren't a classic combination, but they complement each other beautifully in this Italian puff pastry crostata. Spread the peach and rhubarb filling over...

Two Italian classics merge into one magnificent dish. The flavors of this salad will remind you of a Caprese salad with ripe tomatoes, soft cheese, fragrant basil, and high-quality olive oil.

This quick and easy dinner is perfect for weeknights, and you'll definitely want to make it all summer long. It's impossible not to fall in love with the delicious combination of fresh leeks,...

Turn pasta and sausage into a hearty casserole that's perfect for a midweek dinner or a Sunday family lunch. No need to pre-boil the pasta. Just...

It's dinnertime, and suddenly you realize you haven't defrosted your chicken breasts. Don't panic! With this recipe, you can gently sauté them in marinara sauce without defrosting, and your chicken breasts will be...

Pesto sauce transforms this simple Italian-style dish into something special. And because it's so flavorful and aromatic, you'll need very few additional ingredients...

Just a touch of prosciutto gives this Italian-style soup a rich, meaty flavor that's further enhanced by the addition of a poached egg yolk. Spelt adds...

Fried rice balls, which Italians call arancini, are deliciously tender, cheesy rice with a crispy crust on the outside. They're typically made with starchy Arborio rice, which is excellent...

When the flavors of a classic Jewish meat deli and Italian pasta carbonara meet in one bowl, you're sure to want more! The highlight of this dish is the bagel topping (a mixture...

Charcoal-grilled steak, vegetables, and bread are the perfect dish for a backyard grill dinner. Rub the meat with garlic-infused olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and mustard, let it sit for a few minutes...

Bake an Italian calzone pizza filled with ground pork, vegetables, and gooey mozzarella. Smoked paprika adds a pleasant smoky flavor. Enjoy it as an on-the-go snack...

Vegetarian lasagna can be delicious when filled with cheese and spinach! For this recipe, make homemade tomato sauce, layer all the lasagna ingredients in a baking dish, and bake...

A vegetable frittata is the quickest way to prepare a delicious and healthy breakfast or dinner. Trisha Yearwood recommends frying it in a cast-iron skillet, which can be placed in the oven for a light...

Sauté mushrooms with artichoke hearts, asparagus, carrots, and tomatoes and serve with green spinach fettuccine pasta for a delicious and filling vegetarian lunch. You can make...

Swap the classic coffee flavor of tiramisu for a bright, refreshing lemon flavor! Mix mascarpone cheese with lemon curd and zest, and soak savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers) in limoncello liqueur.

"You can make these sweet-tart crostini with almost any cheese and a matching jam, preserve, or chutney," says Sunny Anderson. Try the exquisite combination of fresh goat's...

This recipe was inspired by two popular sandwiches: the large muffaletta and the Patty Melt, a relative of the cheeseburger. A juicy beef patty is topped with cheese, spicy fried mushrooms, bacon, and then...

If you love pesto for its strong basil flavor and aroma, try this version with other equally fragrant and vibrant herbs like mint and rosemary. Blend the fresh herbs in a blender...