Italian Cuisine Recipes

Crispy breaded chicken Parmesan, topped with tomato sauce and melting mozzarella, served with spaghetti in homemade marinara sauce makes for a delicious Italian-inspired dinner perfect for a special occasion.

This Chicken Parmesan Lasagna Cheese Meal features layers of crispy, breaded fried chicken cutlets, tomato sauce, and three cheeses (mozzarella, ricotta, and Parmesan). Serve...

This enormous rectangular pizza is made with easy-to-work homemade dough, which bakes in the oven to a fluffy, chewy crust with an incredibly crispy crust. The toppings are...

Keeping your fridge and pantry stocked is key to whipping up delicious midweek meals in minutes. For this flavorful pasta, you'll need lemon,...

Forget plain buttered pasta for dinner! Instead, try this vegetable-packed buttered pasta version that's ready in minutes and kids will love, even...

"Mom's bean pasta is one of my favorite home-cooked meals. We had it for dinner often," recalls food stylist Vince Camillo, the recipe's author, "because it's such a great..."

For this casserole, you don't need to fry the meat or boil the pasta. Simply layer them in a baking dish with alternating layers of sauce, raw sausage, and cheese, cover with foil, and bake.

Butterfly Italian sausage and grill it in foil packets along with bell peppers and onions. It makes a delicious, quick Mediterranean dish that's perfect...

Raw, natural sausages are a delicious substitute for ground meat in lasagna sauce. Remove the casings and add them to the sauce; the sausage itself already contains enough seasoning and salt. And...

Store-bought chilled ravioli are the perfect ingredient for a quick, delicious dinner, as they cook quickly and come with a variety of fillings. A few extra ingredients transform them into...

The name "acio e uova" translates from Italian as "cheese and eggs." This Neapolitan dish is traditionally made with short, tubular pasta in a thick, creamy sauce. As in...

If you only have a few minutes after work, try these quick and delicious recipes that will save you from one-time grocery shopping and won't interfere with your daily plans, and will also help...

"In my recipe, I decided to slightly alter the classic gnocchi and used sweet potatoes instead of potatoes. I love their natural sweetness and beautiful color. After the gnocchi are done, I pour a thick...

Dry-cured Italian sausage adds a rich, meaty flavor and a pleasant salty note to hot sandwiches. By finely chopping the soppressata and mixing it with shredded cheese, you achieve an even...

At the height of the season, you can find tomatoes of all shapes, sizes, and colors at the farmers' market. For this sunny pasta, you'll need yellow cherry tomatoes, sweet and flavorful, screaming summer. ...

Shrimp scampi is loved for its simplicity of preparation and yet its exquisite appearance, for the fact that it takes less than half an hour to cook, and for its incredible sauce of butter, dry white wine, and garlic.

This classic Italian dish is made with just four basic ingredients—spaghetti, olive oil, black pepper, and Parmesan—so they all need to be of the highest quality. The key...

Infuse a familiar sauce with new flavors by making it with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and Manchego cheese, and swapping traditional olive oil for grapeseed oil. Enjoy pesto fresh as...

The base of this pasta sauce is Italian tomato marinara sauce, which you can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to use. When you're ready to cook the pasta, simply...

Spaghetti pie is a traditional Italian dish typically made with leftover pasta. This version is made with freshly cooked spaghetti, two types of cheese, and tons of fresh herbs, resulting in...

This Sicilian bread is a mixture of different Italian dishes: part pasta, part pizza, part lasagna. It's crusty on the outside, but soft inside...

A full-size stromboli is a pizza baked like a roll, but these miniature versions are perfect as appetizers. Savory and cheesy, they'll quickly sell out at home...

Meatballs made from a mixture of ground pork and sweet Italian sausage are light yet delicious and flavorful. Adding escarole at the very end adds texture and freshness to the soup,...

This pasta casserole has everything you love about lasagna: a savory meat sauce, creamy ricotta, and melting mozzarella bubbling around the edges. But instead of flat lasagna noodles, it uses...

Italian chicken cacciatore is the perfect delicious dinner for the whole family. Dark chicken meat (thighs and drumsticks) is pan-fried and then simmered in a rich wine-tomato sauce until tender, perfect for...

Delicate polenta becomes even creamier and more chewy when combined with two types of cheese: aromatic Parmesan, which adds a hint of umami, and soft fontina for a creamy flavor. If polenta...

This easy pie requires no special skills, and its charm lies in its simplicity, rustic look, and the stunning combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries. Roll out the dough...

Whole-wheat spaghetti with shrimp and white beans is a quick, healthy, and, most importantly, delicious dinner that's perfect for midweek or special occasions. When you combine...

You can experiment endlessly with pesto variations, as long as you stick to the classic formula: herbs + nuts (seeds) + vegetable oil + cheese. This Mexican-style pesto is made from...

Roasted hazelnuts bring out the nutty flavor of the whole-wheat pasta in this recipe. Add peppery arugula, pecorino cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a quick and delicious...

Dry and crispy Italian biscotti cookies are the perfect coffee companion: they can be dipped in your cup or simply crunched on the side. This biscotti recipe uses instant coffee in the dough...

This simple and delicious Italian-style dish is perfect for a midweek dinner or a Sunday family lunch. Cod fillet is braised in a savory tomato sauce with olives and...

Panna cotta is one of the easiest Italian desserts to make, but when served correctly, it becomes a sophisticated treat. Essentially, it's a jelly made from cream, gelatin, and sugar. This...

Pesto sauce is perfect for dressing cooked pasta, especially if it's homemade. Even without adding anything else, your dish will be complete and self-sufficient. For those...

These cookies get their wonderful minty flavor from the peppermint extract added to the dough and the decoration of crushed peppermint Christmas canes. Break them into pieces,...

This simple, light summer pasta gets a burst of flavor from brined shrimp, sweet peppers, and a generous splash of rosé. A splash of heavy cream makes the sauce creamier and richer, and...

Tangy pickled cherry peppers and Kalamata olives infuse this braised broccoli with chickpeas with a whole bouquet of flavors, while a toasted breadcrumb topping adds a delightful crunch. Garnish...

In this recipe, shrimp scampi in a fragrant butter sauce with garlic and fresh herbs become part of a delicate risotto. To ensure a soft, almost creamy risotto, it's important to use...

Panzanella, a classic Italian bread salad, is a great way to enjoy ripe summer tomatoes in all their glory. This version is enhanced with crisp cucumbers, greens, chickpeas, and bright...

This thick chickpea puree with Tuscan tomatoes is filled with the delicious flavors of lemon, garlic, and herbs. A generous helping of Parmesan adds a hint of umami and makes it deliciously chewy. Enjoy...

"It's one of my favorite soups because, to me, soup itself is the perfect comfort food," admits Ree Drummond. "So, I make Tuscan Chicken Soup, a wonderful classic soup with...

Beans are a great base for delicious and healthy dips, which can be served as an appetizer with vegetables or toast. Make a Tuscan-style dip by tossing white beans with aromatic olive oil,...

This delicious and healthy Tuscan pearl barley soup is loaded with a variety of vegetables, including zucchini, Swiss chard, and parsnips, and lean turkey sausage. Nourishing and warming, it's super easy to...

This Venetian cocktail with fresh peach, peach schnapps, and champagne is considered one of the most popular in Italy. It's easiest to make at home in a blender. Serve...

This cake is served naked, so you can see its distinct layers in all their glory, inspired by Neapolitan ice cream. Each layer of ice cream—chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry—is sandwiched...

This hearty one-sheet dinner of chicken, green beans, and potatoes will make cleaning and washing up a breeze. Italian herb dressing...

This vegetarian dinner for two combines a bit of panzanella and a bit of caponata, ensuring you'll experience the best of Mediterranean flavors. While the ciabatta, eggplant, and bell peppers bake...

Give this Italian dessert a Latin American twist. Softened vanilla ice cream is blended with chili pepper and cinnamon, then topped with hot espresso and garnished with whipped cream.

Use your pantry staples to create this stew inspired by classic Italian pasta e ceci (chickpea pasta). This recipe uses canned chickpeas and store-bought marinara sauce—it's a delicious...