Best Homemade Italian Recipes
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 …
This crispy, golden Italian Basil Chicken Cutlets recipe is made with a savory parmesan-panko crust and finished with fresh herbs, ready in under 30 minutes. The hero moment arrives when the cutlets hit the hot oil, sizzling until the cheese and basil breading turns a deep, shattering bronze. I love making this for busy weeknights …
This comforting and savory Italian Wedding Soup With Chicken Meatballs And Escarole is made with tender ground chicken, fresh greens, and tiny pasta, ready in under an hour. The broth becomes rich and flavorful as the delicate meatballs simmer directly in the liquid alongside the wilting greens. I love making this whenever I need a …
This zesty, crunchy Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is made with tender rotini, juicy chicken breast, and fresh vegetables, and ready in just 30 minutes. The tangy dressing coats every spiral of pasta and pearl of mozzarella for a perfectly balanced bite. I always rely on this recipe for summer potlucks because it actually tastes better …
This moist, fluffy Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake is made with fresh ricotta cheese, bright lemon zest, and pantry staples, and is ready in just over an hour. The hero moment is the golden, slightly domed crust that gives way to an incredibly tender, almost custard-like crumb. I love serving this simple yet elegant dessert with …
