Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This creamy rich Amarena Gelato (Sour Cherry) is made with whole milk, egg yolks, and Fabbri Amarena cherries and ready in 4 hours 30 minutes. Folding the thick ruby syrup into the churned base creates beautiful dark streaks throughout the pale cream. I always make a double batch during summer weekends because it disappears quickly. …
This creamy Homemade Italian Pistachio Gelato Recipe is made with pure pistachio paste, rich egg yolks, and whole milk, ready in 4 hours and 30 minutes. The pale green custard slowly churns into a dense, velvety frozen dessert. I always keep a batch in the freezer for when I need a taste of Italy. Try …
This smooth Italian Salted Caramel Gelato Recipe is made with heavy cream, egg yolks, and flaky sea salt, ready in 4 hours. The dark amber sugar bubbles furiously as you pour in the warm dairy, creating a deeply toasted base. I love keeping a batch of this in the freezer for sudden dessert cravings. Try …
This crispy cheesy Broccoli Pizza is made with fresh florets, creamy ricotta, and garlic, and ready in 30 minutes. The crust turns perfectly golden while the broccoli edges char slightly into the bubbling mozzarella. I love making this on busy weeknights when we want pizza without ordering out. Try More Recipes: Better Than Takeaway I …
This moist, tender Blueberry Ricotta Cake is made with fresh berries, whole milk ricotta, and lemon zest, ready in 65 minutes. Slicing through the golden crust reveals bursting purple pockets of fruit suspended in a remarkably soft crumb. I make this whenever I need a reliable, forgiving dessert that looks effortless. Try More Recipes: Why …
This Italian Jammy Roasted Tomatoes with Balsamic is made with fresh cherry tomatoes, dark balsamic vinegar, and garlic, ready in 30 minutes. The magic happens when the tomato skins burst and the balsamic reduces into a sweet, sticky glaze on the roasting tray. I make this every week to keep in the fridge for quick …
This moist tender Italian Strawberry Ricotta Cake Recipe is made with fresh strawberries, whole milk ricotta, and lemon zest, ready in 65 minutes. The top turns beautifully golden while the fruit sinks slightly to create jammy little pockets throughout the crumb. I find myself baking this every spring when the first bright berries hit the …
Capricciosa Pizza is a classic Italian main featuring salty prosciutto cotto, earthy mushrooms, and brined artichoke hearts. This traditional recipe uses a crisp dough base topped with rich tomato sauce and creamy mozzarella cheese. If you do nothing else, give your dough plenty of time to prove. That’s the difference between a dense, heavy base …
This silky rich Italian Garlic Butter Pasta Recipe is made with fresh parmesan, minced garlic, and butter, ready in 15 minutes. The hot pasta water emulsifies with the melted butter, coating every single noodle in a glossy glaze. I love throwing this together when the fridge is mostly empty. Try More Pasta Recipes: Why You …
Italian Pasta Puttanesca Recipe is a bold and flavorful dish made with tomatoes, garlic, olives, capers, and anchovies. It serves about 4 people and takes around 30 minutes to prepare. This classic pasta is quick, simple, and full of rich Mediterranean taste. Perfect for busy days, it brings strong, salty, and tangy flavors together in …
