Best Homemade Italian Recipes
For those who appreciate the bold, sophisticated “funk” of blue cheese, Italian Gorgonzola Pasta is the ultimate indulgence. This dish is a masterclass in Italian simplicity, relying on the quality of a few key ingredients to create a sauce that is velvety, pungent, and incredibly luxurious. While Gorgonzola can be polarizing when eaten raw, it …
Italian Pasta with Peppers is a vibrant Mediterranean vegetarian main featuring sweet pointed peppers, garlic, and fresh basil. This quick meal uses extra virgin olive oil and a touch of chilli to create a light sauce. The first time I made this, I tried to rush the peppers by using high heat. Now I always …
Italian Pasta with Olives is a classic Mediterranean main course using salty black olives, capers, and garlic. This vegetarian dinner relies on store cupboard ingredients like dried spaghetti and tinned tomatoes for a fast, punchy meal. I’ve made this quite a few times and found that the trick is all in how you treat the …
There is something undeniably magnetic about the aroma of Italian herbs and toasted cheese wafting from a hot oven. This Italian Herb and Cheese Bread recipe is designed to bring that iconic, bakery-quality experience directly to your kitchen, offering a loaf that is significantly better than anything you’ll find at a deli counter. Try More …
This crispy, chewy Stanley Tucci Italian Fried Pizza is made with fresh pizza dough, marinara sauce, and mozzarella, ready in 30 minutes. You will know it is right when the dough hits the hot oil and instantly puffs into golden perfection. I love how simple yet incredibly satisfying this dish is to make. Try More …
This crispy golden Italian Chicken Strips recipe is made with parmesan cheese and Italian breadcrumbs and ready in 30 minutes. Breaking apart the seasoned crust reveals hot, juicy meat inside that begs for a dip in warm marinara. I make these whenever my family craves a comforting pub staple. Try More Chicken Recipes: Why You …
This crusty soft Braided Italian Bread is made with active dry yeast, bread flour, and olive oil, and ready in 2 hours and 50 minutes. Tearing apart the warm, golden-brown strands reveals a fluffy crumb that holds butter perfectly. I love making this loaf on lazy weekend afternoons. Try More Recipes: What I Learned Making …
This crusty chewy Traditional Italian Bread is made with bread flour, active dry yeast, and warm water, and is ready in about three hours. Cutting through the thick golden crust reveals a soft, airy center with the perfect chew. I love baking this loaf on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Try More Sides Recipes: Why You …
This rich, briny Stanley Tucci Italian Cacciucco alla Livornese (Fish Stew) is made with tender squid, fresh mussels, and a deep tomato broth, ready in two hours. Dipping a thick slice of garlic-rubbed toast into the steaming red broth reveals the true depth of the ocean flavors. I serve this whenever I crave a rustic …
This fluffy creamy Italian Cannoli Cake is made with rich ricotta, mini chocolate chips, and ready in 1 hour 30 minutes. Slicing through the soft sponge reveals thick layers of sweet, chocolate-studded cannoli cream. I always rely on this recipe when I need a stunning dessert for weekend gatherings. Try More Recipes: Why This Classic …