Everyone loves this! It's so easy and always comes out wonderful. Who could resist the delicious taste of pizza?
Author: Martha Katz
This requires a pizzelle iron, similar to a waffle iron in appearance. Makes thin wafer-like cookies with snowflake designs, an Italian tradition for Christmas or anytime.
Author: Tiffany R. Coffman
This dish is super fast and easy, made from a recipe that has been passed down from relatives in Italy. The leftovers taste great cold, too!
Author: Mama Adg
Cod and haddock fillets work well for this braised dish. An extra easy and quick way to fix a superb tasting fish dish! Serve over rice.
Author: Anonymous
A very rich Italian pasta dish. Bottled Alfredo sauce can be used to speed preparation, if desired.
Author: Jeff Ellison
Traditional Italian-American bakery-style butter cookies that will make you feel like you bought them from your favorite local bakery in New York! Fill them with raspberry or apricot preserves, or chocolate,...
Author: NIGGI823
Pork shank isn't as rich as veal, but I like it better in osso buco. Still, if you want veal you can use it here too.
Author: Chef John
A really quick, easy sauce for 'pasta asciutta,' which means 'dry pasta.' It's not a dish over-loaded with sauce, but one that appreciates the simple smokiness of good smoked salmon. Serve sprinkled with...
Author: Rosie Liao
This is my grandma's famous recipe, except that I use sour cream instead of the traditional cheeses (a trick I picked up from my mother-in-law). She always made it for birthday dinners and special occasions....
Author: e.oliver365
This delicious lemon chicken piccata dish is exquisite and easy to prepare. The light and luscious lemon sauce really pops without being too acidic; it is simply divine. Serve it with herb-roasted potatoes...
Author: LemonLush
Nonna Susanna's recipe for meat sauce and pasta that is baked in the oven and great for using leftovers.
Author: MKK
A lovely creamy cheese which is very easy to make! Even my sister who refused to eat the cheese at first ended up loving it! This is a fail-safe recipe in our household, I have made it time and time again....
Author: Alicia_in_London
Cavatelli is a typical Southern Italian pasta made out of just durum wheat semolina flour and water. The starch contained in the durum gives this pasta its distinctive and firm texture, perfect to go with...
Author: Bernadette
A spicy, delicious seafood pasta that is easy to make but will still impress your guests. Serve over linguini, garnish with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
Author: Brian Genest
On my first trip to Italy to meet my husband's family back in 1995, I didn't speak a word of Italian. But I did learn how to make great 'dolci' from his sister, Maria. This was her recipe and now when...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
Don't let the idea of homemade ravioli scare you. It's way easier than it sounds when using wonton wrappers, and it's so worth the end result!! These can be boiled or baked as desired.
Author: Bird
The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!
Author: Sonrisa
I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!
Author: RASSA2
Traditional chicken cacciatore is brought to a new level with onions, peppers, mushrooms and red wine. This hunter-style version gives a heartiness and warmth that will satisfy any appetite! This recipe...
Author: Pam
This is an Italian version of cinnamon toast. Everyone is sure to enjoy these!
Author: SARA LEE
I sometimes substitute chicken broth for half the heavy cream called for in the recipe to reduce calories. I also use additional Parmesan.
Author: MARYSTEVE
Delicious, satisfying, and very easy to make. My kids will even eat spinach this way! We serve them with warmed spaghetti sauce to dip them in and a salad. Yum!
Author: Tosha Fields
A quick and easy vegetarian dish for two, or a starter for 4, or even a side. A rustic Italian favorite, taught me by my Roman friends. If serving as a main, then crusty bread, torn off the loaf by hand,...
Author: Swiss Phil
A friend of mine got this recipe while traveling in Italy. Chicken, mushrooms, and tortellini in rich cream sauce. Delicious! Serve sprinkled with parsley and cheese.
Author: Lisa Cascioli Hauser
An easy meal to make on a busy weeknight. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread. Kids love this dish.
Author: Yoly
Flounder baked with fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, onion, and white wine. Serve with white rice and a green vegetable.
Author: Martin Kaplan
A simple yet creative chicken meal mimics the popular Italian appetizer 'bruschetta' for a delicious entree reminiscent of romantic Italian evenings.
Author: Heather
This classic Italian dish from Sicily is often simply referred to as 'Parmigiana' by the Sicilian locals. The richness and depth of flavor that you get from this authentic version is well worth the extra...
Author: AndreaCiotti
This easy cheesy slow cooker dish is my family's favorite. Make it once and I bet you'll make it once a month from now on.
Author: TRACY STALLARD
These spicy Italian cookies are the perfect accompaniment for cocoa or coffee during the holiday season! Serve with lemon curd or drizzle with lemon flavored almond bark for a special treat.
Author: CRISTINA GOMEZ
As kids my grandmother used to always make this Italian lemon ice on hot summer days. We loved them and now my kids love them too. The adult version is tasty too!
Author: tcasa
There are only two things you need for great lasagna: a thick, rich, super-meaty meat sauce and lots of it, and a ricotta filling where only the finest cheeses are welcomed. For the sauce, I love a combination...
Author: Chef John
My family loves chicken Parm but making it from scratch on a busy school night is next to impossible. The good news is the chicken can be made ahead and frozen along with the right portion of sauce and...
Author: Cari Sultanik
Some people describe pizza rustica as an Italian meat-filled quiche, but I think this traditional Easter recipe is way closer to a savory cheesecake filled with a massive amount of goodness. The light,...
Author: Chef John
Alfredo chicken and spinach come together to make this different spin on lasagna.
Author: Hollinhead77
This meat pie is a winner every Easter. Stuffed full of ham, salami, and prosciutto, as well as ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses, this pie really satisfies!
Author: PAMSTER2
A wonderful delicate dish, quick to fix. It is especially nice served over angel hair pasta or white rice.
Author: Jill M.
A perfect make-ahead dish that is served best over Parmesan risotto, but is also great over pasta or potatoes! Lamb or beef can also be substituted and is just as delicious!
Author: KIRSTEN_R
This carbonara is a delectable, mouth watering pile of yummy goodness. I recommend a nice salad with it - that's all you will need for a complete meal.
Author: Sarah W. Lennox
A delicious option for homemade pizza! Butter garlic sauce, chicken, tomato, and ricotta and Parmesan cheeses are baked together for a delightfully light pizza.
Author: ksimone619
Flour, eggs, salt: that's all you need to make fresh pasta at home. This is the simplest and most authentic Italian recipe you'll find to make homemade pasta like lasagna, ravioli, tagliatelle, tortellini......
Author: Alemarsi
Fooled my husband into eating his vegetables. When fully cooked, the texture is like an al dente pasta. You can turn this vegetarian by omitting the ground beef.
Author: Sarah
This goes in the quick and easy category...and yummy too! Serve over cooked rice or pasta.
Author: Michelle W
This is a great pasta recipe with mussels. You can use all mussels or half mussels and half clams. Use as little or as much chile as you can stand.
Author: mannkochtgut
Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts.
Author: ARVILLALAR
This is stuffed, rolled beef that's cooked in a little bit of tomato sauce. It's kind of fun to say bru-ZHOLE. Usually recipes are either rustic or kind of fancy. This recipe is both!
Author: Chef John