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
This is a great Italian style way to prepare beef or venison cube steaks. Double the ingredients for a crowd!
Author: SMR012
An old boyfriend's mother used to cook this for me whenever I ate over. Cheese tortellini are served in a creamy tomato and spinach sauce. I love it!
Author: LELA NORTON
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 is an old recipe from my aunt. It is both famous and infamous in our family. It is absolutely irresistible.
Author: Rory
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
The whole family will jump for joy when they try this easy Italian dish!
Author: Sonrisa
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
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
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
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
Nonna Susanna's recipe for meat sauce and pasta that is baked in the oven and great for using leftovers.
Author: MKK
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
This is an Italian version of cinnamon toast. Everyone is sure to enjoy these!
Author: SARA LEE
Everyone loves this! It's so easy and always comes out wonderful. Who could resist the delicious taste of pizza?
Author: Martha Katz
This recipe is a good, low-fat, and quick cod recipe.
Author: dakota kelly
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
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 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
Delicious fried cookies made with ricotta cheese. These are also known as Italian doughnuts.
Author: ARVILLALAR
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
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 is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.
Author: Steve Harrity
This delicious meatball recipe comes from my Italian grandfather. Serve with your favorite marinara sauce, freshly grated Parmesan cheese, and a side of veggies for a carb-conscious meal!
Author: stefychefy
This goes in the quick and easy category...and yummy too! Serve over cooked rice or pasta.
Author: Michelle W
This is a fabulous lasagna made with an artichoke and spinach mixture which has been cooked with vegetable broth, onions and garlic. The mixture is layered with lasagna noodles, pasta sauce, mozzarella...
Author: DMCCRACKEN
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
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 very rich Italian pasta dish. Bottled Alfredo sauce can be used to speed preparation, if desired.
Author: Jeff Ellison
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
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
A wonderful delicate dish, quick to fix. It is especially nice served over angel hair pasta or white rice.
Author: Jill M.
This easy, best chicken Parmesan has a crispy crust, juicy interior, zesty marinara sauce, and a crusty golden layer of gooey cheeses. It is served with rigatoni pasta.
Author: Culinary Envy
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
My mom gave me this recipe, and everyone agrees it is the best ever, I think it's because of the Italian sausage. It's great the next day too. But we usually don't have many leftovers.
Author: D.DETMANN
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
I've only been to Tuscany once, but I do remember a grilled steak coming off a charcoal fire, which was then sliced and splashed with olive oil, lemon, and rosemary. While I'm sure my version is far from...
Author: Chef John
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
I love this recipe for penne alla vodka. I used to work in a restaurant in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and we used to make this dish a lot. I have made it for all my friends and family and they all love it...
Author: AMCONTE2000
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
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 is very old recipe given to my by my mother-in-law. Serve over penne or pasta of your choice.
Author: Bren