Basil

For a light spring dinner, make orecchiette pasta with asparagus in pesto sauce. It's literally bursting with the sophisticated flavors of the sauce, and it's refreshing and juicy. The pesto base is blanched asparagus. Beautiful tips - read more

Try this delicious Italian pasta in a sauce made with fresh summer tomatoes, tender ricotta, and aromatic basil. Sweet ox-heart tomatoes are coarsely grated and simmered with spices until the sauce thickens, then... read more

• Sauce
• Meatballs
• Assembly

This Italian casserole, Ziti Stufati, includes ziti pasta (tubes), juicy beef meatballs, hard-boiled eggs, lots of cheese, and a tomato-ricotta sauce that gives the whole dish an extraordinary taste and wonderful aroma. read more

To make this Italian sorbet, you'll need an ice cream maker. It's made with extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and basil syrup, mixed into a beaten egg white. The whole mixture is then whipped in a... read more

• Soup
• For serving

The name of this Tuscan soup translates from Italian as "tomato porridge." That's exactly what it should be: a thick and flavorful tomato porridge, infused with the vibrant summer flavors of Mediterranean ingredients: sweet - read more

The topping for this pizza is made with raw Italian sausage. Remove the casings to reveal a flavorful, spicy mince that's then pan-fried with broccoli florets before being added to the dough. For the sauce, combine tomato puree with... read more

Crispy toasted baguette slices are topped with creamy burrata cheese and served with a topping of cherry tomatoes mixed with sliced ​​fresh strawberries in a dressing of honey, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The flavor combination is... read more

Large shrimp are cooked in Fra Diavolo sauce and served as a savory appetizer or as a main course with a side dish. This sauce, which translates from Italian as "Brother Devil," gets its name from the Italian bandit, read more

Roasted tomatoes give this pasta in a tomato-vodka sauce a rich, full-bodied flavor. Mascarpone cheese, added in place of traditional heavy cream, makes the sauce creamier, while vodka helps preserve that texture and enhance the flavor. read more

This Italian sauce, "Amatriciana," takes its name from the town of Amatrice and is considered a traditional sauce of the Lazio region. Its main ingredients are guanciale (dry-cured pork cheek) and tomatoes. Make it with canned tomatoes, and you'll have... read more

The sauce for this pasta is made with canned crushed tomatoes, which are simmered with roasted garlic, sliced ​​zucchini, and red pepper flakes, infusing the dish with a piquant flavor. Stir in separately cooked capellini pasta - read more

This vegetarian, gluten-free lasagna will captivate you with its flavor without the extra calories. Instead of traditional noodles, it uses thinly sliced ​​sweet potatoes. Use a mandoline to ensure perfectly thin slices and... read more

Make delicious Italian pasta by saving on sun-dried tomatoes. Instead, combine the pasta with roasted tomatoes, which have a more intense and rich flavor than fresh ones. Roasted garlic also adds a more savory flavor. Add to the pasta: read more

This recipe is perfect for vegetarians and anyone looking to make their diet healthier without sacrificing flavor. Instead of a meat patty, add a slice of crispy breaded tofu to your sandwich. read more

• Meatballs
• Simple and quick tomato sauce

Even meat-eaters will love these vegetarian meatballs. They're firm, flavorful, and packed with healthy goodness. Instead of meat, the meatballs are made with fried mushrooms and tofu. Eggs and breadcrumbs help hold the mixture together. read more

Pasta Primavera is packed with vegetables. Its name translates from Italian as "spring," and it's bright, juicy, and refreshing, just like spring. Use whole-wheat linguine for a more... read more

Your pizza crust will be especially crispy if you bake it in a cast iron skillet. Place the dough on a hot skillet coated with olive oil. For toppings, use any tomato sauce, pepperoni, and pearls. read more

Spaghetti squash is a perfect ingredient for gluten-free, low-carb pizza crust. You don't need any flour: the baked squash fibers are simply mixed with grated mozzarella and eggs, the "dough" is spread into a round layer, and baked. read more

The process of preparing these peppers is a bit labor-intensive, but the effort is worth it. The appetizer turns out very festive, filled with a whole bouquet of flavors. Poblano peppers have a wonderful combination of mild heat and sweetness – - read more

The recipe for these stuffed peppers was inspired by a Mediterranean salad with ptitim lentils, olives, aromatic herbs, and plenty of feta. The peppers are baked in the oven until tender, then filled with a separately prepared... read more

This pasta combines two delicious Italian dishes: Alfredo pasta in a velvety creamy sauce and traditional Caprese pasta. To prepare it, you'll need an oven-safe pan. First, cook the pasta in the pan on the stovetop. read more

Make a luxurious Italian-style dish with chicken parmesan and pasta. Chicken parmesan is chicken breast pieces coated in a crispy crust made from a mixture of breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and spices. Bake them in the oven and serve with pasta. read more

Bacon, cream, and Parmesan make this dish incredibly delicious, just like at a restaurant. Chicken and bacon are fried separately in a pan, and then the remaining juices are used to make a quick, creamy sauce with tomatoes and spinach. Stir in read more

The beauty of oven-roasted broccoli lies in the golden, crispy tips, so roast the broccoli just before serving, tossing it with olive oil and garlic. Once it's done, drizzle it with lemon juice. read more

It's hard to find anyone who doesn't love Italian lasagna, a multi-layered casserole loaded with meat sauce, tons of cheese, and, naturally, calories. This recipe will help make this delicious dish a little healthier, less fatty, while still delivering the same... read more

The secret ingredient in this dish is time (though thyme is probably a factor too). Let the pork simmer slowly in a tomato sauce with vegetables, spices, and red wine for a couple of hours, and you'll be surprised at how rich and complex the stew becomes. Meat - read more

Italian Pomodoro pasta is the perfect dish for a quick yet delicious dinner. Use canned tomatoes in their own juice in the sauce, and the flavor will be summery sweet any time of year. Besides tomatoes, the ingredients include: read more

The highlight of this healthy, fiber-packed dish is the baked turkey meatballs. You can bake them and serve them on their own as an appetizer with a dipping sauce, or toss them with cooked whole-grain pasta (linguine or spaghetti). read more

• Meatballs
• Sauce

Meatballs in pasta sauce are a great hearty dish for a big family dinner. They're quick to make and incredibly tasty with minimal fat. Add some breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, carrots, and onions to ground turkey, and these meatballs will be just right. read more

Sweet tomatoes, basil, mozzarella, and balsamic sauce infuse chicken breasts with the vibrant flavors of traditional Italian Caprese. This dish is surprising in its simplicity yet luxurious blend of flavors. It's made entirely on one baking sheet and... read more

• Arancini
• Dip sauce
• Fried lemon

Sicilian arancini are literally risotto fried into crispy balls that are easy to eat with your hands. So the first part of the recipe boils down to making the risotto with green peas. And once it's ready, the whole rice mixture is thoroughly... read more

A delicious Italian-style casserole for a delicious family dinner. Cooked penne pasta is tossed with a creamy tomato sauce with fennel and fried pancetta and spread on the bottom of a baking dish. Layers of pasta are placed on top. read more

Love a savory pepperoni pizza? Transform it into a delicious, warming soup! The base of the soup is a mixture of chicken broth and marinara sauce, thickened with Parmesan, in which pre-sautéed mushrooms, onions, and spices are simmered. Ready - read more

Make Italian-style chicken soup with potato gnocchi and Parmesan cheese. The whole family will love this dinner. First, simmer the chicken in a saucepan until tender, along with carrots, celery, and fried bacon for a vibrant flavor. read more

Thicker than a soup but lighter than a stew, stup is the perfect first course for the colder months. It warms with its bouquet of flavors and aromas, keeps you full for a long time, and is quick and easy to prepare. It's like spaghetti with meatballs in tomato sauce. read more

This Italian-style dish is a simplified version of the more popular chicken Parmesan. Thin slices of chicken breast are sprinkled with fresh parsley and mozzarella, rolled into rolls, coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan, and... read more

• Mutton
• Mint pesto

This dish uses boneless lamb loin, cut into 8-10 cutlets, which are rubbed with a spice mixture of oregano, rosemary, and thyme before frying. The tender meat quickly absorbs the flavors, so all you need is... read more

This dish is a variation on the traditional Italian casserole, "Eggplant alla Parma," but instead of eggplant, cauliflower is used. The head of cauliflower is cut into neat steaks, which are then coated in breadcrumbs and... read more

This elegant dessert is the perfect end to a hearty dinner. It differs from the traditional Italian Affogato in that the scoop of vanilla ice cream (or gelato for authenticity) is topped with warm wine syrup rather than hot coffee. read more

The meat sauce for spaghetti alla Sardiniana is made with raw Italian sausages and fennel, which are cut into small pieces, fried until golden brown, and then simmered with tomatoes and spices. Garlic, bay leaf, saffron, fennel, - read more

This appetizer will be the centerpiece of your holiday table. Pesto-filled breadsticks are served in the shape of Christmas tree branches. Guests will break off a branch and enjoy the crispy stick and its delicious flavor. Pesto contains: read more

Delight your guests with a luxurious Mediterranean-style dish, where fish and a succulent orange-fennel salad complement each other perfectly, creating a harmonious bouquet of flavors. Swordfish fillet is wrapped in slices of prosciutto. read more

• Meatballs
• Sauce

These savory meatballs, coated in a crispy crust, will be the most popular appetizer at your party. Made with ground turkey mixed with spices, herbs, onions, and grated Parmesan, these meatballs are incredibly juicy. To serve, thread onto... read more

These mini lasagnas are made in individual ramekins; they look elegant and taste incredible! You'll need two sheets of cooked lasagna for each ramekin. Following the step-by-step recipe, you can easily assemble the portions by alternating between read more

This simple yet delicious appetizer will brighten any holiday table with its vibrant color. Yellow and red bell peppers are baked in the oven and served with fresh basil and flavorful garlic olive oil. Let the peppers steam before serving. read more

If you're looking for a quick, filling, and delicious Italian-style dinner, this stew is your friend. It takes just half an hour to prepare, but it looks so delicious it looks like you've been simmering it for hours. This rich stew includes canned white beans, read more

Linguine pasta with shrimp and scallops in a light white wine sauce thickened with butter is a great dish for special occasions. You'll be delighted not only by the harmonious combination of flavors—seafood, spicy— read more

• Shells
• Sauce

Boiled pasta shells are filled with a cheese filling and baked in the oven with a vegetable sauce until the cheese is melted. To prepare, take the largest shells, boil them until half-cooked, and fill them with a cheese filling made from tofu. read more

This vegetarian pizza will captivate you with its rich flavor, filled with roasted bell peppers, sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, garlic, and three types of cheese: mozzarella, provolone, and goat cheese. For convenience, use store-bought dough. read more

• Soup
• Pistu
• Goat cheese croutons

Pistou soup (French: soupe au pistou) is a flavorful French soup filled with summer vegetables. It includes zucchini, squash, carrots, celery, green beans, leeks, and tomatoes, all cut into small, uniform cubes. But the highlight of this... read more

A pan bagnat is a French sandwich filled with vibrant ingredients from traditional Mediterranean cuisine. Between two halves of bread is a salad of tomatoes, onions, tuna, anchovies, capers, and basil, dressed with mustard and lemon juice. read more

Crispy toasted white bread topped with gooey cheese is a quick and delicious snack for any time of day. And if you use three types of cheese instead of one—mozzarella, Gruyere, and Parmesan—and add slices of sweet, ripe tomatoes, you'll get a high-quality... read more

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• Sauce

These delicious and juicy ground beef meatballs are literally filled with cheese. First, grated Parmesan is mixed into the ground beef, then each meatball is stuffed with a ball of bocconcini mozzarella, and after baking, a surprise awaits everyone inside: read more

This soup is quicker to prepare than traditional lasagna and is lighter, but it contains all the same ingredients that make it incredibly delicious. The lasagna noodles are boiled separately and added to the soup right at the beginning. read more

This lasagna is completely meatless, but it's loaded with gooey cheese and healthy pumpkin, and it cooks in just half an hour on the stovetop in just one pan. The sweet flavor of the butternut squash blends harmoniously with the other ingredients without overwhelming the dish. read more

This velvety tomato soup combines the flavors of roasted tomatoes, garlic, basil, and cream. It's much more flavorful than most similar soups because, firstly, it uses different varieties of tomatoes, and secondly, when roasted, they... read more

Pasta with beans is a thick soup originally from Italy, where the dish is called pasta e fagioli. It's made with vegetables, fried pancetta, small ditalini pasta, white beans, spices, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil. Before adding to - read more

These mouth-watering rolls, loaded with gooey cheese and meat sauce, are a fun alternative to traditional layered lasagna that's sure to please everyone, both in taste and execution. The cheese filling is made with ricotta, Parmesan, mozzarella, eggs, and spices. read more

This delicious Italian pasta with vegetables and chicken is ready in less than half an hour and is perfect for a beautiful yet fuss-free weeknight dinner. In addition to rigatoni pasta (tubes), the dish includes sweet peppers sautéed with garlic. read more

The main ingredients of this simple yet delicious pizza are vodka sauce and cheese—or rather, three types of cheese—Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, and Parmesan—to make the pizza incredibly flavorful and chewy. The sauce for this pizza is made from tomatoes, read more

• Crabs
• Compote

The beauty of soft-shell crabs is that, before they develop their new hard shell, they can be eaten whole, enjoying the magnificent presentation of the dish, as well as the amazing sweet taste of the juicy crab. One of the most common is read more

French ratatouille is an explosion of summer vegetable flavors you'll want to savor again and again. It includes tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, onions, and plenty of fresh herbs. All vegetables are cut into small, uniform cubes and... read more

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• Toppings

Once you've made grilled pizza once, you'll hardly want to go back to oven-baked pizza recipes—it's so flavorful and crispy, and it cooks so quickly, just like in an oven. Just keep a close eye on the timing, otherwise, the pizza crust... read more

Unlike most potato salads with mayonnaise dressing, this French salad is quite light and filled with a refreshing, rich bouquet of flavors. Boiled small potatoes are cut in half and first soaked in a small amount of... read more

Pizza loaded with ham, cheese, and tomato sauce is always a hit. Crispy slices of Italian prosciutto, goat cheese chunks, and fresh basil leaves give this pizza a sophisticated look, and it's ready in minutes. read more

This dish works well with either store-bought frozen rice or leftover cooked rice from the day before. Heat it in a pan with pieces of fried tofu, green beans, and mung bean sprouts. Add a mixture of oyster and fish sauces and... read more

Flank steak is a large, lean cut of beef that isn't known for its tender texture, but when cooked properly, it's juicy, quite tender, and delicious. Flank steak loves marinades and readily absorbs whatever you put on it. read more

• Burgers
• Fried spaghetti

Instead of traditional French fries, these burgers are served with crispy deep-fried pasta, and their patties contain all the ingredients of Italian spaghetti with meatballs: ground beef, fragrant basil, tomato sauce, Parmesan and - read more

Pizza Tacos are an easy way to enjoy all the flavors of homemade pizza without the hassle of dough or an oven. The pizza toppings are cooked in a skillet and served on corn taco tortillas. The filling includes ground raw... read more

Surprise your group with these vibrant pizza-flavored shots. Garnished with crushed Parmesan chips, the shots are filled with a cocktail of vodka, tomato juice, and pepper brine, infused for several hours with garlic and a sprig of basil. read more

Scrambled eggs with vegetables are a healthy, nutritious dish that's perfect for both breakfast and dinner. It's even more delicious when combined with all the ingredients of a fragrant French ratatouille—eggplant, zucchini, and...—as a vegetable base. read more

American Chef's Salad is a quick and delicious dish filled with fresh, juicy vegetables, herbs, deli meats, cheese, and eggs. It's quite filling and can be served as a main course, or for a light dinner. The highlight is... read more

Homemade canned tomatoes are a jar of summer flavor and aroma that's so delightful to open in winter and infuse any dish with the taste of sun-ripened tomatoes. After all, you can make a variety of sauces from pureed tomatoes. read more

• Dough
• Toppings

Traditional Neapolitan pizza consists of just five simple, yet high-quality ingredients that define its flavor. These include a yeast dough base, a sauce made from ripe San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh, fragrant basil, and... read more

• Seafood boilie
• Herb butter

Seafood boilie is a delicious camp-style dish for a large group. It can be made for lunch or as a beer snack. Vegetables—onions, stalks—are simmered in a large pot in a broth infused with a bouquet of spices and aromatic white wine. read more

These richly filled Italian-style sandwiches are perfect for a holiday table. They're so impressive, filled with the exquisite flavors of crispy baguette, baked and fresh tomatoes, tender mozzarella, spicy prosciutto, and aromatic... read more

Transform Italian spaghetti Bolognese into an atmospheric Halloween appetizer. Instead of regular pasta, cook black spaghetti with cuttlefish ink. To serve, spoon it into clear glasses and top with a spoonful of Bolognese meat sauce. read more

Thai-style shrimp are grilled on wooden skewers and served with a salad of bean sprouts, basil, and chopped peanuts, along with coconut-basil rice. The entire dish is succulent and bursting with vibrant Asian flavors. Before - read more

Roasted plum tomatoes give this vegetarian Italian pasta a unique, rich flavor, which is enhanced by the tomatoes being baked in the oven at high temperatures. Bake zucchini slices along with them to add a rich flavor to the dish. read more

• Sandwich
• Pesto

This amazing Mediterranean sandwich is made in a large loaf of ciabatta and then cut into several smaller portions before serving. The sandwich is filled with salumi (a mixture of Italian deli meats, such as finocchione and coppa, or another spicy - read more

The spicy tomato sauce "Fra Diavolo" is as wily as the Italian bandit for whom it was named. Its piquant flavor literally explodes over the delicate seafood pasta with which it is typically served. In this recipe for - read more

A summer vegetable side dish of juicy sugar snap peas, cooked in a pan in minutes, it's packed with flavor, with sweet, tart, and spicy notes. Trim the ends off the peas and fry them in - read more

Italian panzanella salad is a light and delicious appetizer that should definitely appear on your summer menu, as it is full of ripe fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs) in a tart dressing of red wine vinegar and olive oil. It is read more

What could be more refreshing on a hot day than an invigorating lemonade? Basil lemonade! This fragrant herb pairs beautifully with the citrus flavor, elevating it to a whole new level. Make this drink if you want to impress— read more

• Chicken
• Brine

Roasting under a brick allows you to cook whole chickens in a pan so they cook evenly and look as festive as if they came straight out of the oven. A brick wrapped in foil acts as a weight, which can also be replaced with something heavy, such as read more

This pasta contains all the ingredients of a traditional French stew: tomatoes, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers. Before being combined into one dish, all the vegetables are grilled until deliciously golden brown and filled with... read more

• Chop
• Salad

Milanese cutlet is a thin slice of roast pork coated in a delicious golden crust of Parmesan and breadcrumbs. Slice it into thin strips and it makes a delicious, filling addition to a light, juicy salad of fresh... read more

• Salad
• Vinaigrette dressing
• Shrimps

This stunning salad is bursting with the vibrant flavors of the Côte d'Azur. Blanched yellow and green green beans are tossed with fresh cherry tomatoes of various colors, red onion, herbs, and delicious grilled potatoes. read more

The chicken is baked in the oven and served with a side of small jacket potatoes and a refreshing salad of frisée leaves and plums. The basil butter, which is applied to the chicken before and after cooking, gives the chicken and potatoes a wonderful flavor. read more

To prepare a juicy and tender beef tenderloin with a crispy crust, you need to prepare the grill for direct and indirect heat zones, where the meat should first be well browned, and then cooked at low heat to the desired degree of doneness. read more

Fresh zucchini is a wonderful ingredient for a vitamin-rich summer salad. Slice it very thinly and mix it with chopped cherry tomatoes. Choose vegetables of different colors—yellow, green, red—to give the salad a vibrant look. read more

Your potato side dish will look very impressive and festive if you prepare it with whole small potatoes of different colors, such as red and white. New potatoes don't need to be peeled beforehand; their skins are very thin and... read more

This version of the American Cobb salad with salmon is slightly different from the traditional version, but it's prepared using the same principle: all the ingredients are chopped and laid out in neat rows on a bed of lard. Half of the ingredients are fried in... read more

This Italian pasta in a creamy sauce is prepared using the same technique as traditional risotto, with the only difference being that the rice is replaced with orzo pasta (long grain rice). The dish is cooked by gradually adding dry white - read more

Enjoy an Asian-inspired dinner at home with this delicious and succulent rice noodle dish with pork and vegetables in a tangy ginger sauce. First, boil the noodles, then stir-fry the whole dish over high heat, stirring frequently. read more

Sweet heirloom tomatoes, Italian salami, smoked mozzarella, and fragrant fresh basil infuse this simple dish with a bouquet of vibrant flavors. This pasta requires no sauce. Cooked pasta (campanelle or - read more

This tart doesn't take much time to make; you don't even have to spread the filling on top of the crust, as it's an upside-down tart. Cherry tomatoes are mixed with onions, spices, and a fragrant, spiced lard. read more

This dish uses thin slices of chicken breast that are quickly fried in a pan. They are dipped in beaten eggs and then rolled in a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, almond flour, and lemon zest. After frying, read more

Pizzaiola is a Neapolitan dish whose name means "meat cooked pizza-style." It typically uses an inexpensive cut of steak, such as skirt steak, which has a rich beef flavor. In this recipe, pizzaiola steak... read more

This delicious and aromatic tomato tart, prepared in a Mediterranean style, will be a real hit with your guests. A golden-brown, thin crust holds slices of sweet tomatoes, topped with aromatic herbs and garlic, and sprinkled with a generous amount of... read more