Creamy Garlic Tuscan Pasta
Velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and perfectly cooked penne.
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Velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, baby spinach, and perfectly cooked penne.
Classic Neapolitan pizza with San Marzano tomato sauce, bubbling mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Creamy Italian tagliatelle with sweet green peas, crispy prosciutto, heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Vibrant 30-minute Italian spring minestrone soup simmered with tender asparagus, sweet peas, leeks, ditalini pasta, white beans, and fresh basil pesto.
Comforting 45-minute Italian polenta casserole baked with creamy cornmeal polenta, grilled zucchini, eggplant, roasted peppers, marinara, and melted mozzarella.
Crispy 25-minute Mediterranean pizza topped with garlic olive oil sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, baby spinach, and crumbled feta.
Rich 20-minute homemade Italian marinara sauce simmered with San Marzano whole peeled tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil.
Garlicky 20-minute portobello asparagus pasta tossed in white wine, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon zest, and aged parmesan cheese.
Artisanal 25-minute caramelized onion and fig pizza with sliced Mission figs, creamy goat cheese, fresh arugula, and sweet balsamic glaze.
Rustic 20-minute Tuscan pasta bean toss made with creamy white cannellini beans, ditalini pasta, baby spinach, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
Quick 20-minute farfalle bow tie pasta tossed with blistered cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and mozzarella pearls.
Quick 20-minute garlic butter shrimp and pesto pasta tossed with sweet burst cherry tomatoes, basil pesto, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Chewy 30-minute sourdough pizza crust recipe with crisp bubbly edges, airy interior crumbs, and complex tangy flavor.
Golden 20-minute Italian pan-fried eggplant slices recipe coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Ultra crispy!
Tender 25-minute Italian steak pizzaiola recipe with pan-seared sirloin, garlic tomato marinara, oregano & bell peppers. Italian classic!
Authentic 20-minute Italian Bagna Cauda recipe simmered with sweet garlic, olive oil, butter & salted anchovies. Warm vegetable dip!
Bake a 35-minute crowd-pleasing Italian sliders recipe! Soft Hawaiian rolls stuffed with salami, pepperoni, deli ham, provolone cheese, and garlic butter topping.
Make tender, crispy Italian veal cutlets in 25 minutes! Thinly pounded veal cutlets coated in seasoned Italian breadcrumbs and Parmigiano-Reggiano, pan-fried in clarified butter.
Make classic meat-stuffed manicotti in 1 hour! Tender manicotti pasta tubes stuffed with seasoned ground beef, Italian sausage, creamy ricotta, spinach, and melted mozzarella baked in rich marinara sauce.
Make copycat Noodles & Company Penne Rosa in 25 minutes! Penne pasta tossed in a spicy garlic tomato cream sauce with wilted spinach, sautéed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, and parmesan.
Cook an authentic Italian Christmas feast at home! Guide featuring the Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes (Baccalà & Calamari), Tortellini in Brodo, Roast Lamb, and Panettone.
Make authentic golden saffron risotto (Risotto alla Milanese) in 25 minutes! High-starch Arborio rice toasted in butter, infused with crimson saffron threads, white wine, and aged Parmesan.
Make crisp sourdough discard focaccia in 40 minutes! No-knead Italian flatbread soaked in extra virgin olive oil, dimpled with fingertips, and baked with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt.
Make juicy Italian stuffed tomatoes in 35 minutes! Ripe beefsteak tomatoes hollowed out and stuffed with garlic, Italian breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
Make authentic vegan Italian Pasta e Fagioli in 30 minutes! Hearty Tuscan white bean and ditalini pasta stew simmered in a savory garlic tomato vegetable broth with fresh rosemary and kale.
Make authentic Italian broccoli rabe pasta (Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa) in 25 minutes! Tender orecchiette pasta tossed with sautéed bitter rapini, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and sweet Italian sausage.
Bake golden, bubbly sourdough focaccia with crisp olive oil crust, soft airy crumb, fresh rosemary, and flaky sea salt. Easy no-knead sourdough recipe.
Velvety, rich Italian Arborio rice cooked with fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, white wine, parmesan cheese, and butter.
Sweet cherry tomatoes slow-roasted in extra virgin olive oil with whole garlic cloves, fresh thyme, and sea salt.
Rich, silky 10-minute Alfredo sauce made with cream cheese, butter, heavy cream, garlic, and freshly grated Parmesan.
Crispy bottom outdoor Blackstone flat top griddle pizza topped with marinara, melted mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni.
Authentic Roman Cacio e Pepe pasta inspired by Stanley Tucci, made with Pecorino Romano, starchy pasta water, and toasted black pepper.
Classic Italian-American cavatelli pasta and fresh broccoli sautéed in garlic olive oil, red pepper flakes, and grated Romano cheese.
Copycat Pizza Hut baked Cavatini pasta casserole layered with shell pasta, pepperoni, sausage, marinara, and melted mozzarella.
Crispy fried chicken cutlets smothered in rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella on toasted garlic butter ciabatta.
Silky 15-minute creamy garlic spaghetti tossed in butter, heavy cream, freshly grated Parmesan, and fresh parsley.
Effortless 6-minute pressure cooker Arborio rice risotto cooked with dry white wine, garlic, butter, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Quick 20-minute Italian chicken sausage skillet sautéed with sweet bell peppers, onions, garlic, and marinara sauce.
Easy 3-cheese meat lasagna baked with oven-ready no-boil noodles, ricotta, mozzarella, and hearty beef marinara sauce.
Fluffy, dimpled Italian no-knead overnight focaccia bread baked golden with olive oil, flaky sea salt, and rosemary.
Vibrant green Italian basil pesto made without pine nuts, using toasted walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, and extra virgin olive oil.
Allergy-friendly nut-free basil pesto blended with toasted sunflower seeds, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil.
Quick 30-minute easy homemade pepperoni pizza baked with instant yeast dough, tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella.
Authentic Philadelphia Italian hoagie piled high with Genoa salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, shredded lettuce, tomato, onions, and red wine vinaigrette.
Authentic 3-cheese Italian ricotta ravioli filling blended with whole milk ricotta, Parmigiano-Reggiano, fresh basil, parsley, and egg.
Classic San Giorgio box recipe meat lasagna layered with lasagna noodles, ground beef marinara, ricotta, and melted mozzarella.
Pan-seared tender steak simmered in a rich Neapolitan garlic, oregano, and plum tomato sauce.
Steam-baked Italian stuffed artichokes packed with seasoned Italian breadcrumbs, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil.
Crispy golden hand-cut fries tossed in aromatic white truffle oil, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, and sea salt.
Tender veal cutlets wrapped with prosciutto di Parma and fresh sage leaves, seared in white wine butter sauce.
Traditional Tuscan wild boar stew slow-marinated in Chianti red wine and braised with juniper berries, tomatoes, and rosemary.
Spicy Cajun blackened chicken breast sliced over tender fettuccine noodles tossed in rich homemade garlic Parmesan Alfredo cream sauce.
Iconic Jersey Italian Chicken Murphy loaded with crispy chicken, Italian sausage, browned potatoes, mushrooms, and spicy cherry peppers.
Rich, authentic 20-minute Italian marinara sauce made with canned San Marzano crushed tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and fresh basil.
Tender Italian eggplant polpette (meatless meatballs) steamed tender in the microwave and rolled with Parmesan and breadcrumbs.
Crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside Italian fried polenta fries seasoned with rosemary, Parmesan, and sea salt.
Crispy Roman focaccia layered with shaved Mortadella di Bologna, creamy stracciatella cheese, and pistachio pesto.
Rustic Italian country bread with a blistered shattering crust and open airy crumb made with the traditional no-knead method.
Tender, melt-in-your-mouth Italian meatballs made with beef, pork, soaked bread, Parmigiano, and simmered in San Marzano sauce.
The ultimate aromatic Italian spice blend for spaghetti sauce, meatballs, lasagna, and pizza made from pantry herbs.
Juicy, tender beef and pork meatballs infused with Calabrian chili paste, garlic, and simmered in spicy Arrabbiata sauce.
Pillowy, melt-in-your-mouth Tuscan spinach and ricotta dumplings (Gnudi) tossed in sizzling sage brown butter and Parmesan.
Tender jumbo manicotti pasta tubes stuffed with seasoned ground beef, creamy ricotta, and herbs, baked under rich marinara and bubbling mozzarella.
Silky, tender handmade gluten-free fresh egg pasta cut into ribbons of tagliatelle or fettuccine that cook in just 3 minutes without falling apart.
Lush 20-minute Italian pasta with blistered sweet cherry tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, and torn creamy burrata cheese.
The pride of Tuscany: a thick 2-inch dry-aged porterhouse steak seared over intense hardwood charcoal, seasoned with coarse sea salt, rosemary, and Tuscan olive oil.
Artisan Tuscan sandwich layered on warm rosemary focaccia with Prosciutto di Parma, torn creamy burrata cheese, basil pesto, baby arugula, and aged balsamic glaze.
Classic Tuscan Grandmother's tart made with buttery pasta frolla shortcrust pastry filled with rich lemon pastry cream and topped with toasted pine nuts.
Silky 20-minute Italian egg tagliatelle pasta tossed with sweet green peas, fresh lemon zest, garlic butter, heavy cream, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Chewy nutty Italian farro grain tossed with sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh baby mozzarella pearls, fragrant basil, extra virgin olive oil, and aged balsamic glaze.
Nourishing Italian spring minestrone soup simmered in rich vegetable tomato broth with sweet peas, zucchini, leeks, cannellini beans, and ditalini pasta.
Comforting Italian casserole layered with creamy parmesan polenta, smoky grilled zucchini, bell peppers, eggplant, marinara, and melted mozzarella.
Crispy golden artisan thin-crust pizza topped with marinated artichoke hearts, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and oregano.
Rustic Tuscan appetizer spread made with warm mashed chickpeas, fragrant rosemary olive oil, garlic, lemon, and served on toasted crusty Italian bread.
The gold standard 15-minute Neapolitan marinara sauce made with sweet canned San Marzano tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and fresh basil.
Al dente fettuccine pasta tossed with caramelized portobello mushrooms, tender asparagus spears, garlic, white wine, heavy cream, and freshly grated parmesan.
Crispy artisan flatbread topped with sweet balsamic caramelized onions, Dalmatian fig jam, creamy goat cheese (chèvre), baby arugula, and balsamic glaze.
Vibrant emerald 5-minute pesto sauce blending fresh sweet basil and garden mint with toasted pine nuts, garlic, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and olive oil.
Hearty 20-minute Italian pasta tossed with creamy cannellini white beans, baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, white wine, and parmesan.
Charming Italian bow tie farfalle pasta tossed in a 15-minute pan sauce of sweet blistered cherry tomatoes, slivered garlic, olive oil, and fresh torn basil.
Artisan Neapolitan sourdough pizza dough naturally fermented for 24 to 72 hours for giant blistered airy crust bubbles, crisp chew, and deep flavor.
Showstopping Italian seafood pasta tossed with sweet shrimp, littleneck clams, PEI mussels, tender calamari rings, garlic, white wine, and San Marzano cherry tomato sauce.
Crispy, golden Italian breaded eggplant rounds seasoned with garlic herb parmesan panko breadcrumbs, fried in olive oil and served with warm marinara.
Tender beef sirloin steaks pan-seared and simmered in a rich Neapolitan garlic, oregano, and sweet San Marzano tomato sauce with capers and fresh basil.
Golden pan-seared chicken cutlets bathed in a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce loaded with sliced cremini mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach.
The celebrated warm autumn dip of Piedmont, Italy: sweet garlic cloves and salty anchovy fillets melted in olive oil and butter for dipping crisp raw vegetables.
The authentic soul ingredient of Italian pasta: cured pork jowl (Guanciale) sliced into thick strips and pan-fried until crackling crisp with rich rendered fat.
The classic Milanese bistro classic: thin tender veal cutlets pounded thin, breaded in seasoned breadcrumbs and parmesan, pan-fried in clarified butter.
The ultimate Sunday red sauce feast: manicotti pasta tubes stuffed with ground beef, Italian sausage, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan, baked under marinara.
The fan-favorite restaurant copycat: penne pasta tossed in a spicy tomato cream sauce with spinach, mushrooms, crushed red pepper, and parmesan.
The iconic Neapolitan Christmas dessert wreath: bite-sized fried citrus dough balls tossed in hot orange blossom honey, topped with colorful sprinkles and candied fruit.
The golden Italian bakery classic: bubbly high-hydration focaccia bread made with sourdough discard, olive oil, fresh rosemary, and flaky Maldon sea salt.
The classic Northern Italian risotto: Arborio rice slow-stirred with warm vegetable broth, white wine, garlic, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and nutritional yeast.
The artisan Italian bakery bread: active sourdough starter folded with olive oil, dimpled with fingers, topped with fresh rosemary and flaky sea salt.
The classic Northern Italian rice dish: Arborio rice toasted in butter, slowly simmered with warm broth, white wine, fresh lemon zest, and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
Tender seared chicken breast tossed with farfalle bow tie pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce.
Classic Italian cavatelli pasta tossed with tender sautéed broccoli florets, garlic butter, red pepper flakes, and grated Pecorino Romano.
Bold, creamy Louisiana Cajun pasta sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper in 15 minutes.
Rich, velvety vegan penne alla vodka made with cashew cream, garlic, crushed tomatoes, vodka, and nutritional yeast.
Spicy, smoky Louisiana andouille sausage tossed with penne pasta, bell peppers, garlic, and a velvety Cajun parmesan cream sauce.
Authentic Florentine 2-inch thick T-bone steak (Bistecca alla Fiorentina) seared on screaming high heat with olive oil, sea salt, and rosemary.