Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This creamy, tender Italian Cauliflower Soup is made with fresh cauliflower, starchy potatoes, and savory parmesan rinds, ready in just 40 minutes. Simmering the broth with a cheese rind infuses a deep, umami richness you simply cannot get from salt alone. I love making this on chilly evenings when I want something comforting but light. …
This rich, velvety Creamy Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup is made with tender shredded chicken, pillowy potato dumplings, and fresh spinach, ready in just 30 minutes. The broth becomes incredibly luxurious as the gnocchi release their starch during the final simmer, creating a comforting bowl that rivals the restaurant version. I always turn to this …
This tender, garlic-infused Italian Chicken Scampi Pasta With White Wine Sauce is made with juicy pan-seared chicken, colorful bell peppers, and angel hair pasta, all ready in just 30 minutes. The sauce comes together in the final moments as the white wine reduces and emulsifies with butter to create a glossy, restaurant-quality coating that clings …
This velvety, savory Italian Pumpkin Soup is made with sweet winter squash, aromatic sage, and parmesan cheese, ready in just 35 minutes. It achieves a rich, creamy consistency naturally by simmering a potato with the vegetables instead of relying on heavy cream. I love finishing each bowl with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil …
This creamy, rustic Italian Chickpea Peasant Soup is made with tender chickpeas, aromatic vegetables, and fresh rosemary, ready in just 35 minutes. The magic happens when you puree a portion of the beans directly in the pot, instantly transforming the broth into a velvety, dairy-free base. I love how this humble dish turns simple pantry …
This authentic, airy Italian Ciabatta Bread is made with a simple overnight starter and high-protein flour, ready in about 24 hours. The process creates a golden, shattering crust that gives way to a chewy interior full of massive, glossy air pockets. I love slicing into this rustic loaf to reveal the beautiful honeycomb structure that …
This creamy, hearty Cheesy Italian Velveeta Beef Pasta Skillet is made with ground beef, tender rotini, and a rich tomato-cheese sauce, ready in just 30 minutes. The Velveeta melts effortlessly into the simmering broth to create a glossy, thick coating on every noodle. I make this whenever I need a comforting one-pan meal. Why This …
This silky, comforting Italian Chicken Pastina Soup is made with tender shredded chicken, aromatic vegetables, and tiny star-shaped pasta, ready in just 35 minutes. The tiny pasta releases just enough starch to turn the golden broth into a velvety, soothing spoonful. I make this simple dish whenever I crave a bowl of pure warmth and …
This crispy, golden Italian Bread Crumb Chicken is made with thin chicken cutlets, savory parmesan cheese, and dried herbs, and is ready in just 30 minutes. The seasoned coating turns perfectly crunchy in the pan while keeping the meat tender and juicy inside. I love how quickly this restaurant-quality dish comes together for a busy …
This tender, rustic Italian Chicken Cacciatore is made with bone-in chicken thighs, sweet bell peppers, and San Marzano tomatoes and ready in just over an hour. The rich tomato sauce slowly reduces to create a hearty gravy that naturally thickens and clings to every piece of meat. I love making this one-pot meal when I …