Italian Recipes
Italian cuisine is built on the philosophy that the best ingredients need minimal intervention. Our Italian recipe collection spans the full breadth of Italy's 20 distinct culinary regions — from the rich ragùs of Bologna to the seafood of Sicily, the risottos of Milan to the pizzas of Naples. Master classics like Spaghetti Carbonara, Lasagna Bolognese, Mushroom Risotto, and Tiramisu with our authentic, tested recipes.
Chicken Piccata
The Italian-American classic — thin chicken cutlets dredged in flour and pan-fried until golden, finished in a bright lemon-caper sauce. Elegant, tangy, and ready in 20 minutes.
Pesto Pasta
The fastest elegant pasta — al dente trofie or spaghetti tossed with vibrant Genovese basil pesto, green beans, and potatoes. This is how they eat it in Liguria, and it's perfection.
Beef Bolognese
The authentic Bolognese ragù from the city of Bologna — a slow-cooked meat sauce with soffritto, wine, and milk that transforms into a rich, silky sauce that clings to every strand of tagliatelle.
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Giant pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta, spinach, and herbs, baked in marinara sauce and smothered with mozzarella. The Italian-American casserole that feeds a crowd and warms every heart.
Vegetable Minestrone
Italy's great vegetable soup — a hearty, nourishing broth packed with seasonal vegetables, cannellini beans, and pasta. Finished with a swirl of pesto and a shower of Parmesan. A complete meal in a bowl.
Tiramisu Cups
Individual tiramisu cups — espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream in serving glasses. All the elegance of the classic, with zero slicing required. Perfect for dinner parties.
Panna Cotta
Italy's most elegant dessert — silky, trembling vanilla cream set with just enough gelatin to hold its shape, served with a vibrant berry coulis. Deceptively simple, impossibly impressive.
Shrimp Scampi
The Italian-American classic that takes 15 minutes — plump shrimp sautéed in a garlicky white wine and lemon butter sauce, tossed with linguine. Elegant enough for a dinner party, easy enough for Tuesday.
Chicken Alfredo
The Italian-American classic — pan-seared chicken breast over fettuccine in a rich, silky Parmesan cream sauce. Indulgent, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes.
Tomato Bruschetta
Italy's beloved antipasto — grilled sourdough rubbed with garlic and topped with a vibrant mixture of ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil. Simple, fresh, and utterly addictive.
Caprese Salad
Italy's most elegant simplicity — thick slices of ripe heirloom tomatoes alternated with fresh buffalo mozzarella, fragrant basil, and a drizzle of aged balsamic and the finest olive oil.
Chicken Marsala
The Italian-American classic — golden chicken cutlets in a rich Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. Simple, elegant, and ready in 30 minutes. A restaurant favorite you can easily make at home.
Mushroom Risotto
The Italian art of risotto — Arborio rice coaxed into a silky, creamy masterpiece with porcini mushrooms, white wine, and Parmigiano. Patience and constant stirring are the only secrets.
Italian Lasagna Bolognese
The authentic Italian lasagna — layers of hand-rolled pasta, slow-cooked Bolognese ragù, silky béchamel, and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano. This is the real thing, not the American shortcut version.
Italian Osso Buco
Milan's signature dish — cross-cut veal shanks braised in white wine and vegetables until the meat falls from the bone, served with saffron risotto and topped with bright gremolata.
Chicken Parmigiana
The Italian-American icon — crispy breaded chicken cutlets smothered in marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Whether served as a sandwich or with pasta, this dish is pure comfort.
Authentic Italian Tiramisu
The iconic Italian dessert — espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a cloud-like mascarpone cream, dusted with bitter cocoa. Made the traditional way, no shortcuts.
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
The definitive Roman pasta — silky egg-and-Pecorino sauce clings to al dente spaghetti, studded with crispy guanciale. No cream, no shortcuts, just pure Italian perfection.
Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
The queen of pizzas — a blistered, chewy crust with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and fragrant basil. Simple ingredients, extraordinary results.