Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This creamy, savory Italian Sausage Orzo Pasta With Kale is made with mild Italian sausage, tender orzo, and fresh greens, all ready in just 30 minutes. The magic happens when the orzo releases its natural starches into the simmering broth, naturally thickening the liquid into a velvety sauce without any flour. I make this one-pot …
This creamy, spicy Cajun Italian Sausage Pasta Skillet is made with sliced Italian sausage, fire-roasted tomatoes, and penne, all ready in just 30 minutes. The rich sauce comes together right in the pan, turning a bright tomato broth into a velvety orange coating as the heavy cream swirls in. I love how this one-pan method …
This hearty, saucy Sweet Italian Sausage Bow Tie Pasta With Marinara is made with tender sweet sausage links, al dente farfalle, and savory tomato sauce, ready in just 30 minutes. The hot pasta is tossed directly into the simmering skillet, absorbing the rich flavors of the meat and melting cheese for a perfectly cohesive dish. …
This rustic, creamy Authentic Italian Pasta E Fagioli Bean Soup is made with tender ditalini, borlotti beans, and a rich tomato broth, ready in just 45 minutes. The starch from the pasta releases directly into the pot, naturally thickening the liquid into a comforting, velvety stew. I always keep a parmesan rind in my freezer …
This velvety, heat-packed Creamy Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta With Spinach is made with crumbled hot sausage, heavy cream, and parmesan in just 30 minutes. The rich sauce clings to every noodle while the fresh spinach provides a bright, tender contrast to the savory meat. I turn to this recipe whenever I need a comforting meal …
This rich, velvety Authentic Italian Ground Beef Bolognese Pasta is made with fresh soffritto, tender ground beef, and whole milk, ready in about 3 hours. The sauce transforms into a melt-in-your-mouth ragù that clings perfectly to wide ribbons of tagliatelle. I love how the milk tenderizes the meat during the long simmer, creating a depth …
This rich, savory Creamy Italian Sausage Fettuccine Alfredo is made with crumbled sweet Italian sausage, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese, and is ready in just 25 minutes. The hero moment happens when the bubbling cream sauce emulsifies with the salty Parmesan and sausage drippings to coat every strand of pasta. I love making this for …
This creamy, rustic Italian Butter Bean Soup is made with tender cannellini beans, fresh rosemary, and kale, ready in just 30 minutes. The broth thickens naturally as the beans simmer, creating a velvety texture without any heavy cream. I love serving this with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the garlic-infused liquid. Why …
This hearty, tender Italian Cabbage Soup With White Beans is made with savoy cabbage, creamy cannellini beans, and a rich parmesan broth, coming together in just 45 minutes. The dish truly shines when the parmesan rind slowly melts into the simmering liquid, infusing every spoonful with deep, savory umami. I love making this on chilly …
This velvety, savory Italian Onion Soup is made with sweet caramelized onions, rich beef broth, and white wine, ready in about an hour and fifteen minutes. The hero moment comes when you pull the crock from the oven, revealing a golden, bubbling layer of nutty Fontina cheese melting into the toasted ciabatta below. I love …