Best Homemade Italian Recipes
This rich, hearty Stanley Tucci Italian Tagliatelle Bolognese is made with ground beef, pancetta, and crushed tomatoes and ready in 2 hours and 20 minutes. The slow simmering melts the soffritto into the meat, creating a deeply savory sauce that clings perfectly to the wide ribbons of pasta. I find making this authentic ragu incredibly …
This charred, juicy Stanley Tucci Italian Bistecca alla Fiorentina is made with an extra-thick porterhouse steak, coarse sea salt, and olive oil, and is ready in 20 minutes. Slicing through the dark, smoky crust to reveal that perfectly rare, ruby-red center feels incredibly rewarding. I love recreating this Tuscan masterpiece at home for special weekend …
This creamy, rich Stanley Tucci Italian Spaghetti alla Nerano is made with fried zucchini, sharp provolone, and fresh basil, ready in 45 minutes. The magic happens when the hot pasta water melts the cheese into the soft zucchini, creating a naturally glossy emulsion. I love how such simple ingredients produce an incredibly luxurious dinner. Why …
This creamy, savory Stanley Tucci Italian Spaghetti alle Zucchine is made with fried zucchini, spaghetti, and sharp provolone, ready in 45 minutes. The magic happens when the hot pasta water melts the cheese into a rich, glossy emulsion. I love making this when I want a simple yet luxurious dinner. Why This Classic Works I …
This rich, velvety Stanley Tucci Italian Maria Rosa Tomato Sauce Pasta is made with crushed tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, ready in 30 minutes. The garlic softening slowly in olive oil before hitting the vibrant tomatoes creates an incredible depth of flavor. I love how this simple dish feels like a warm hug on a …
This creamy comforting Stanley Tucci Italian Polenta is made with coarse cornmeal and parmesan cheese and ready in 45 minutes. The rich polenta pulls away from the edges of the pot as the butter melts through the golden grains. I love serving this warm base instead of heavy pasta. Why This Classic Works Making authentic …
This is spaghetti carbonara with guanciale, egg yolks, pecorino romano, and black pepper. The sauce turns silky because the fat and pasta water emulsify together, which means no cream and no shortcuts. Start to plate in 15 minutes. This recipe comes from Jamie Oliver’s YouTube channel. He cracks the peppercorns and sieves out the outer …
This crispy creamy Homemade Italian Ricotta Pizza Recipe is made with fresh dough, whole milk ricotta, and ready in 30 minutes. Pulling a hot slice reveals warm dollops of cheese melting gently into the bubbly mozzarella base. I always look forward to making this simple white pie on busy weeknights. Try More Pizza Recipes: Why …
This crispy cheesy italian Pesto Pizza is made with fresh basil pesto, stretched dough, and gooey mozzarella, ready in just 27 minutes. The fragrant basil oil pools slightly into the melted cheese as it bubbles out of a hot oven. I love making this on busy weeknights when a heavy red sauce feels like too …
This crisp tender Sweet Potato Pizza is made with mashed sweet potatoes and oat flour, ready in 45 minutes. Pulling it from the oven reveals a golden crust that holds your toppings without breaking. I love making this when I want a lighter take on a classic slice. Try More Recipes: What I Learned Making …
