Best Homemade Italian Recipes
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 …
This fluffy, nutty Italian Cream Sheet Cake is made with sweetened coconut, crunchy pecans, and a tangy cream cheese frosting, ready in just under an hour. The best part is swirling that thick, rich frosting over the tender crumb and showering it with even more toasted nuts. I love this version because it delivers all …
This crispy, golden Homemade Italian Bread Crumbs recipe is made with stale bread, dried herbs, and garlic powder, and is ready in just 20 minutes. The hero moment comes when you pulse the toasted cubes into fine, fragrant crumbs that smell far better than anything from a canister. I stopped buying the store-bought version years …