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
I love caprese salad and I'm always trying to find new ways to make chicken dishes and eat a bit healthier. Plus the basil in my garden is growing out of control! Everyone who's made it raves about it...
Author: Dana Andreucci Johnson
You can make and serve this gorgeous Italian frozen iced dessert anytime, but it's really best enjoyed during the summer months. Not only is it cold and delicious, but it forces you to stick your hot,...
Author: Chef John
I created this simple Sicilian-style pasta dish one day when trying to use up some sun-dried tomatoes.
Author: madball911
This classic piccata sauce is also a traditional accompaniment to veal medallions.
Author: Reeni
This is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.
Author: Rory
A wonderful delicate dish, quick to fix. It is especially nice served over angel hair pasta or white rice.
Author: Jill M.
A simple, Italian-spiced meatloaf that even those tired of the regular meatloaf will love!
Author: RACHRION
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
Lasagna Alfredo with chicken, ricotta and spinach. So good that my family requests it at least once a week. Serve with diced tomato as a garnish.
Author: Sybil Gregory
Delicious in the spring, cut rapini before it flowers for tender greenery. Absolutely delicious and very easily adaptable for whatever's growing in your garden.
Author: sophie
This is the recipe for easy homemade meatballs that my mother used growing up. I now make them for my family, and my picky husband loves them. Serve with your choice of pasta.
Author: Donelle
This is a tasty, quick prep meal of braised pork that can be used in versatile ways. It can be assembled quickly in the morning or the night before for a slow cooker meal. You can add potatoes or other...
Author: Alison Willette
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
I made this up one night with ingredients I had on hand, and now it is a weekly request in our house! Everyone always asks for the recipe, and it is so simple. Serve it over a bed of mixed greens for a...
Author: rebeccalovestocook
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
Flounder baked with fresh tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, onion, and white wine. Serve with white rice and a green vegetable.
Author: Martin Kaplan
This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta.
Author: Aldo
I love zucchini boats, and I'm always looking for new ways to experience them. This is a very hearty dish with ground beef, and my family loves it! This is the perfect use for all those jumbo zucchinis...
Author: Corie Kessler-Bennett
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 a deliciously sweet and spicy baked rigatoni recipe that I whipped up, and thought I'd share.
Author: Boog
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
My mother's family originally came from Sicily and every family member makes his or her own version - this version came most recently via Brooklyn. If there are any leftovers, they freeze very well. MANGIA!...
Author: PETEIYC
Tastes just like lasagna! Wow! Everyone is amazed how easy this is, and how much it tastes just like lasagna! This one's DEFINITELY a keeper! So easy!
Author: STREETANGEL
The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!
Author: Sonrisa
This is a wonderful recipe that uses uncooked manicotti noodles.
Author: pie223
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
Known as 'gnocchi alla sorrentina,' this classic Italian pasta dish that uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious. Use homemade or store-bought gnocchi.
Author: saretta
Chicken breast chunks flavored with bacon, artichoke hearts and herbs in a tomato sauce all over a steaming bowl of linguine.
Author: sal
Super easy Florentine cookies sandwiched with melted chocolate.
Author: Dawnsigkap
This is possibly the most fattening, but also most delicious, lasagna ever!
Author: Paul Kahl
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
A simple mushroom spinach pizza, much better then takeout pizza!
Author: ALLIEB
Simple side dish to pair with any meat, poultry, or fish. Add your favorite steamed, grilled, or sauteed veggies!
Author: Andrea Fahlor
This is a great twist on the classic grilled cheese. My grandmother taught me how to make these when I was a teenager. My kids love them!
Author: Rae
Fresh out of the oven...zucchini packed full of meat, sauce and cheese makes a delicious dish!
Author: cookkassi
I have no idea why this amazingly flavorful Genovese-style meat sauce isn't way more popular than it is. It's quite simply one of the best pasta sauces you'll ever taste, thanks to a very slow cooking...
Author: Chef John
In this classic Italian dessert, sweet, juicy fruit is enveloped in a rich but impossibly light custard.
Author: Chef John
A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich promises to hold together without being messy.
Author: q
Mussels and linguine in a spicy tomato broth are very flavorful. To provide the correct ambiance, serve by candlelight with a crusty French bread and a bottle of wine.
Author: donnamaria
When I was in Vicenza, Italy at an open market downtown, I smelled this scrumptious smell of roast chicken at this stand. So I bought one of their chickens and looked what they stuffed in the cavity to...
Author: LILQUIZ
This recipe is sooo good and definitely not low fat. The creamy sun-dried tomato Asiago sauce is delicious!
Author: Michelle
Unlike a lot of recipes out there for spaghetti carbonara, this is the true Italian recipe from an Italian! You can't get more authentic than this recipe! Top with extra Pecorino-Romano cheese, salt, and...
Author: Andry008
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 thick, spicy sauce of garlic, olive oil, and fire-roasted tomatoes is sauteed with shrimp or your favorite seafood. Legend has it that it was named for Michele Pezza, also known as 'Fra Diablo' (Friar...
Author: Allison
Homemade Italian Lasagna, made with homemade sauce, and filled with ricotta cheese, Italian sausage, and lots of cheese. Serve with crusty Italian bread.
Author: Cathy
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
Tart balsamic vinegar brightens up bell peppers, sweet tomatoes, and juicy chicken sausage for flavorful Italian fare. Bring it all together with toasted bread and fresh oregano.
Author: Jamie