Make this tasty dish ahead of time, and cook it when needed. Allow a little extra cooking time if you make this ahead and refrigerate.
Author: LaDonna Reed
It's really that good. Rich and decadent. If you really want to impress, then get a small block of Parmesan and grate it. Gives a better flavor than pre-grated.
Author: Margo Bock
If you can't find frozen pasta sheets or prefer to make your own, here's a recipe that's virtually foolproof. Herbs and spices compatible with the dish can be kneaded into the dough toward the end. This...
Author: Holly
"Torta al limone," as this cake is known in Italy, is a recipe that I received from my husband's "Zia Pina". I modified her recipe to add the sliced almonds and powdered sugar glaze drizzle on top. This...
Author: Kim's Cooking Now
This recipe is very simple and a real all-around favorite. It even tastes great the next day, that is, if you have leftovers! Serve over pasta or rice with a bottle of red wine and some crusty bread for...
Author: ARTFIEND
Tender roast beef cooked cacciatore-style in your slow cooker with lots of bell peppers, onions, and mushrooms in a hearty red wine tomato sauce. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and garlic bread.
Author: Challengergurl
These green spinach noodles have a very interesting texture and flavor--but they taste better than store-bought noodles because they're fresh. Use in soups, or serve alone; they are great either way. This...
Author: McKenzie Delling
This recipe makes a large amount of sweet, hearty tomato sauce, featuring eggplant, green pepper, onion, and garlic. Serve over egg noodles for a delicious dinner for six.
Author: DIZTHEWONDERKID
You'll love this blend of tomatoes, tuna and black olives in a homemade tomato sauce. My mom would make this during Lent for the family, but you'll want to make it all year round. My husband (who hates...
Author: AIRAMA
Crafting the perfect affogato is more than meets the eye. In fact, there's more science to the dessert than most would care to acknowledge. Using gelato boosts the incredible flavor, and gives a velvety,...
Author: thedailygourmet
This delicious vegan recipe can be quickly thrown together from things you probably already have in the kitchen.
Author: AMEZELL
A traditional Sicilian pasta recipe with a tomato-based sauce, sardines, and fennel. Credit goes to Iana, a special lady who lived near Castello a Mare.
Author: FredWilliams
This sweet rice pie is a dessert traditionally served on Easter by many Italian families. But this version is so good, I make it more often than that.
Author: Michele O'Sullivan
A Bolognese recipe with a real personality. It's been a favorite of family and friends for years and is easy but delicious.
Author: Amy Cole
Make this recipe for a delicious and moist Italian creme layer cake topped with coconut and pecans for a delicious and elegant dessert.
Author: Barbara
This is an amazing dish and easy to make. It has a wonderful aroma and tastes great with baked or mashed potato, rice or pasta.
Author: RAE0878
Bold flavors in a very light sauce: substantial and satisfying, good warm-weather alternative to spaghetti bolognese. You might think the sauce too thin the first time you make it (almost a thick broth),...
Author: RENZ
Fried ravioli cookie with a chick pea and chocolate filling. This recipe gets extra points for originality!
Author: MARBALET
A very rich, smooth, and creamy rice pudding with a hint of lemon. Pudding will thicken as it cools, but it's best served at room temperature or slightly warm.
Author: Nick Van Laar
Sfingi are also called zeppole. You'll never realize you're eating ricotta cheese! These are very good - be sure to eat them while they're warm.
Author: KITTYCATGRL
You can make this hearty tomato and sausage pasta dish as spicy as you like by using more or fewer red pepper flakes. In Italy luganega, a coiled pork sausage, is used, but you can use any type of Italian...
Author: Aldo
A wonderful hazelnut- and coffee-flavored gelato I created after coming home from a trip to Rome a few years ago.
Author: Katie Poppy
Amaretto gives this drink a fun twist! Frosty glasses rimmed with amaretto and sugar make this drink even better.
Author: HYATTTM
Turkey, beef, and Italian sausage meatballs that go perfectly with your favorite marinara sauce. Serve over pasta!
Author: Steve
Basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and goat cheese intermingle to produce a savory, colorful, EASY vegetarian sandwich. Wonderful served with seedless purple grapes.
Author: Alesa
My college roommate's family made this every Easter and sent a whole pie to us. I loved it and asked for a recipe but was told I could not have it. So I tweaked a few recipes I found myself, and my final...
Author: Brandi Rose
Bread dough is stuffed pepperoni and mozzarella cheese, and topped with a decorative braid.
Author: Arrenia Grubb
These Italian knot cookies are traditionally made for weddings and at Christmas. You can vary the flavor to include your favorite and also use sprinkles that coordinate the time of year.
Author: Brandi Rose
This results in a sauce that seems much richer than it actually is, and I think you'll love the subtle sweetness the wine imparts, which works wonderfully with the heat from the peppers.
Author: Chef John
One of my favorite ways to eat eggplant! Use any small pasta in interesting shapes like bowties, rotini, or seashells.
Author: SPEARL20
This is a recipe I got from a friend that I modified for a little more kick, since my wife loves spicy food.
Author: J. Rentsch
Main dish vegetarian eggplant bake, easy because you start with frozen breaded eggplant cutlets and a jar of sauce. Goes great with pasta and a salad.
Author: Ceil Hook
I've been buying a well known frozen dinner bag that's absolutely fantastic, but rather expensive. So I checked the ingredients, searched scampi recipes online, and decided to create my own by adding,...
Author: misteme
Anchovies are an important ingredient for flavor. Do not substitute. Make with extra sauce to serve over pasta.
Author: DJCARR
A lighter version of a classic. If you want to use regular lasagna noodles and boil them first, omit the vegetable juice.
Author: ZOO66
Fresh squash blossoms and parsley give this pasta dish a wonderful summer flavor. Use your favorite pasta shape.
Author: robwala
Perfectly unusual dessert to complement your Italian dinner! This won in a local contest for 'Best Office Cook'. Enjoy!
Author: Linda Correia
Make your own classic Italian confection with this recipe filling prepared cannoli pasty shells with a mixture of chocolate chips and ricotta cheese.
Author: KITTYCATGRL
A light, creamy pasta, asparagus, and shrimp dish. Bright veggies add color and complement nicely. Wonderfully simple in ingredients and quick to prepare!
Author: Jessica Giles
I made this while watching 'A Farewell to Arms' on TV and realized the title suited the intent of the pasta, which was to celebrate the last gleanings from my rather prolific basil patch. If you feel the...
Author: GYPSY-WITCH
This Italian apple cake recipe is from my mom and reminds me of my childhood. It tastes delicious, and I bake it for my family now.
Author: Giulia
This is a recipe for my Sicilian grandmother's creamy homemade ricotta cheese. Great as a spread on fresh bread or add as a topping to fresh Pasta.
Author: Orcashottie
This mouth-watering chicken and potato dish satisfies all your taste buds!
Author: KXR173
This creamy, tart, and lightly sweet dessert is much easier to make than you might think! Serve with some fresh fruit for some added sweetness to balance out the tartness of the lemon. While the recipe...
Author: fabeveryday
This is an alternative to bland old spaghetti squash. It resembles baked Rigatoni and Lasagna. Kids also loved it! Give it a try!
Author: Brisak
This is a great recipe for leftover turkey. Even those who say they don't like turkey will eat this. May be assembled in advance and frozen: heat covered dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2...
Author: Earla Taylor
Lacking a food processor I had to find another way to do this idea which called for an artichoke pesto. My version came out as good or better. This is a great meatless dish hot or cold.
Author: Chairman James
Yummy! This is a wonderful pizza for those who are looking to get away from the basic, cheese and pepperoni pizza.
Author: RRADAMS