Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This comforting, savory Italian Wedding Soup With Chicken Meatballs is made with lean ground chicken, acini de pepe pasta, and fresh spinach, ready in 50 minutes. The tiny, tender meatballs absorb the rich chicken broth while the pasta plumps up perfectly. I love how light yet filling this soup feels on a chilly evening. Why …
This comforting brothy Italian Penicillin Soup With Chicken is made with tender chicken thighs, pastina, and root vegetables and ready in 60 minutes. The rich golden broth bubbles around tiny star-shaped pasta until perfectly thick and savory. I always keep these basic ingredients stocked for cold winter nights. Why This Classic Works I used to …
This light, aromatic Italian Angel Hair Pasta With Garlic Herbs is made with fresh parsley, garlic cloves, and ready in 15 minutes. The fragrant garlic sizzles in hot olive oil, creating a golden sauce that coats the delicate pasta strands perfectly. I rely on this quick recipe for busy weeknights when my fridge looks empty. …
This savory crunchy Italian Sardine Pasta With Breadcrumbs is made with canned sardines, spaghetti, and garlic, and ready in 25 minutes. The hot pasta gets tossed directly in the rich garlicky oil before a shower of golden toasted breadcrumbs finishes the plate. I always keep these pantry staples on hand for busy weeknights. Why This …
This tender crispy Italian Chicken Wrap is made with grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, and basil pesto, and ready in 20 minutes. Cutting into the toasted tortilla reveals melted provolone cheese stretching over warm, herbaceous chicken. I make this for quick weekday lunches when a standard sandwich just will not do. Better Than Takeaway …
This rich creamy Creamy Italian White Lasagna Soup is made with tender chicken breast, broken lasagna noodles, and fresh spinach, ready in 45 minutes. The magic happens when you swirl a generous dollop of ricotta and mozzarella right into the bubbling broth. I love making this on chilly evenings when traditional baked lasagna feels like …
This rich, custard-soaked Italian Bread Pudding is made with leftover panettone, whole milk, and orange zest, and ready in 60 minutes. The crust develops a beautiful golden crunch while the center remains incredibly soft and creamy. I always bake this when I have holiday bread left over. Why This Classic Works I used to struggle …
This bold, tender Spicy Italian Garlic Shrimp Pasta With Tomato Sauce is made with large shrimp, crushed tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, and ready in 35 minutes. Tossing the hot linguine into the bubbling garlic sauce ensures every strand is perfectly coated. I always make this when craving something intensely flavorful yet simple. Restaurant-Quality At …
This hearty savory Italian Meatball Orzo Soup is made with tender beef meatballs, small pasta, and rich chicken broth and ready in 40 minutes. Watching the orzo swell and absorb the deeply flavored tomato broth makes it impossible not to grab a spoon right away. I always look forward to serving this comforting bowl on …
This creamy, hearty Italian Sausage Gnocchi Soup is made with ground Italian sausage, potato gnocchi, and fresh spinach, and ready in 30 minutes. Watching the soft gnocchi float to the surface of the rich, bubbling broth is deeply satisfying. I love making this on chilly evenings when I need something fast and comforting. Restaurant-Quality At …