Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This hearty, comforting Spicy Italian Sausage Vegetable Tortellini Soup is made with spicy sausage, fresh veggies, and cheese tortellini, ready in just 35 minutes. The spicy sausage releases savory oils that flavor the rich tomato broth while the pasta cooks to tender perfection. I love making this whenever I need a warming bowl of comfort …
This crispy, herb-roasted Italian Chicken Potatoes And Green Beans is made with juicy chicken thighs, tender baby potatoes, and fresh green beans, ready in under an hour. The hero moment arrives when you pull the hot baking sheet from the oven, revealing golden-brown potatoes sizzling alongside perfectly roasted chicken. I love how this one-pan meal …
This crispy, cheesy Italian Sausage Bread is made with pizza dough, mild Italian sausage, and mozzarella, and is ready in under an hour. Slicing into the golden loaf reveals a savory spiral of melted cheese and savory meat perfect for game day. I love serving this warm right from the oven when the cheese is …
This juicy, caramelized Italian Chicken Sausage And Peppers is made with colorful bell peppers, sweet onions, and herbs, and is ready in just 35 minutes. The hero moment happens when the sausages develop a golden-brown snap while the peppers soften and release their sweet, savory juices into the skillet. I love making this for a …
This crispy, toasted Italian Chicken Sandwich is made with seasoned pan-seared chicken, roasted red peppers, and basil pesto mayonnaise, ready in just 30 minutes. The provolone cheese is melted directly onto the toasted ciabatta bun, creating a protective barrier that keeps the bread crunchy and warm. I stopped buying these at my local deli once …
This creamy, zesty Cold Italian Shrimp And Crab Seafood Pasta Salad is made with tender rotini, succulent seafood, and crisp vegetables, ready in just 25 minutes. The best flavor develops when the tangy dressing has time to meld with the chilled pasta and sweet crab meat in the refrigerator. I love serving this refreshing, crowd-pleasing …
This moist, custard-like Italian Ricotta Cake is made with fresh whole milk ricotta, lemon zest, and vanilla, and is ready in just over an hour. The golden top cracks slightly upon slicing to reveal a dense, velvety crumb that smells of citrus. I love how this simple recipe requires only one bowl for cleanup. Why …
This zesty, cold Italian Pizza Pasta Salad With Pepperoni is made with tender rotini, fresh mozzarella pearls, and sliced pepperoni, and ready in just 25 minutes. The hero moment happens when you toss the cool noodles with the dressing, watching the oil and herbs cling to every spiral while the colorful veggies pop against the …
This crunchy, briny Italian Antipasto Salad is made with salami, provolone, and tangy pepperoncini, and ready in just 15 minutes. The flavors explode when the zesty homemade vinaigrette finally hits the cured meats and fresh herbs. I make this for every summer gathering because the bowl always comes back clean. Why This Classic Works I …
This crispy, golden Italian Bread Sticks recipe is made with bread flour, extra virgin olive oil, and sea salt, ready in just under two hours. The dough stretches easily by hand to create rustic shapes that snap perfectly when baked. I love making these for dinner parties because they look impressive but require very little …