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
Ziti is layered with sausage, ricotta, mozzarella and tomato sauce, then baked until bubbling.
Author: Dawn
An easy baked pasta dish. Great for potluck dinners. Freezes well.
Author: Jennifer Meakings
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
Homemade Italian cream soda, just like you get at the Italian restaurants! You can use any flavored drink syrup but I personally prefer raspberry.
Author: armywife571
Fancy taste without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get together or just a special occasion at home. Using a box cake mix as a base it's a real time saver!
Author: bettina
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
I really like this recipe. It's a lot easier and fewer calories than traditional fried eggplant Parmesan.
Author: Chef John
Today calzones are most commonly stuffed with the exact same toppings that go on a pizza which, besides the crust issue, was one of my main problems with it. I mean, why not just fold a pizza in half,...
Author: Chef John
Scrumptious lasagna with basil pesto, spinach and plenty of bubbly cheese.
Author: JAMON0126
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
A fortunate mistake in forgetting to marinate the chicken in additional ingredients made me come up with this last-minute preparation. It's chanterelle season in Oregon, and I love to use this wild mushroom...
Author: Kelly
This is a perfect ending to an Italian dinner! A favorite of my family's, this recipe was born as we were trying to figure out how to incorporate our bottles of imported limoncello into a yummy dessert....
Author: TheOtherHunny
Great pasta course. The sauce works great with fish, crab, shrimp, and lobster. The stock is very easy to prepare and makes a HUGE difference in the taste of the finished product. This recipe makes four...
Author: ugamuddy
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
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
Baked ziti is classic Italian-American comfort food! Bake ziti pasta with sausage, tomato sauce, and all kinds of gooey, yummy cheeses. This easy baked ziti recipe is always a hit!
Author: Elise Bauer
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
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
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 light and satisfying dish for those who enjoy a change from heavy sauces. For variety try using linguini noodles.
Author: Nancy and Terry
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
Recipe passed on from my Italian grandfather. The ultimate comfort food. Leftovers freeze nicely! To make this recipe more authentic, you can use a mixture of ground veal, pork, and beef. You can also...
Author: stefychefy
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
This authentic spaghetti and meatballs recipe is made with fresh oregano and parsley. Because the meatballs are cooked in the sauce, they are tender and savory.
Author: JENNGOETZ
This is a quick easy recipe using any shape pasta, cream (or half-and-half), garlic, butter, and Parmesan cheese. It is very satisfying and the kids love it! Can add cut up veggies or diced chicken or...
Author: MSABBYK
Panna Cotta is an old treat from the mountains of Italy, and you'll be so surprised how incredibly easy it is to make. It's luscious, has a silky texture, refreshing with subtle lemon flavor, and a great...
Author: lutzflcat
This recipe is sooo good and definitely not low fat. The creamy sun-dried tomato Asiago sauce is delicious!
Author: Michelle
A wonderful delicate dish, quick to fix. It is especially nice served over angel hair pasta or white rice.
Author: Jill M.
I threw this dish of penne pasta, pancetta bacon, and mushrooms together one afternoon for lunch.
Author: jojobeanzsis
Beans and greens has it all: it's very easy and inexpensive to make; it's highly nutritious; it's soulful and comforting; and it can be served as a main course, side dish, soup, vegetable stew, or my personal...
Author: Chef John
This cookie is very chewy on the inside and crisp on the outside, BUT the entire outside is coated in sliced almonds for a fantastic look and is absolutely delicious. It is well worth the effort.
Author: MYRAMANI
An Italian friend of mine had an Italian restaurant and used this recipe for over 30 years. When he retired, he graciously consented to passing it on to me. I will share it with you. It is excellent as...
Author: Jim Wyllie
This baked chicken cacciatore was inspired by a lonely can of stewed tomatoes that were in the pantry. This is simple to make and sooooo good! I love to serve this with mashed potatoes, but it also goes...
Author: Christina
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
This is very old recipe given to my by my mother-in-law. Serve over penne or pasta of your choice.
Author: Bren
These soft Italian-style cookies are a hit with everyone. The ricotta keeps them moist, and the recipe yields a large batch, which is great since the baked cookies freeze so well. Do not freeze the unbaked...
Author: Kiersten
This absolutely combines the best ingredients to create a rich, velvety pesto sauce. It's sinfully delicious!
Author: rosiella
An Italian-style vegetable and feta cheese topping is the perfect enhancement to delicious baked halibut.
Author: dakota kelly
Fresh sage, sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, and cream give this pork tenderloin dish its rich flavor. It's absolutely wonderful and simple! Chopped ham can be used if prosciutto is unavailable.
Author: ANNACOYNE
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
This classic Roman pasta dish is quick and easy to make with few ingredients. Traditionally, guanciale is used, but I prefer pancetta.
Author: Aldo
This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.
Author: Steve Harrity
A cross between meatloaf and meatballs, this sandwich promises to hold together without being messy.
Author: q