Authentic Italian Recipes

What do Italians make when there’s little in the pantry and not a lot of time to spare? Two classic choices are pasta with tuna fish and...

These delicious tuna meatballs may seem like a pescatarian alternative to traditional meatballs, but far from it. They are irresistible...

With a savory punch that doesn’t feel heavy, this fresh pasta recipe is perfect for summer! The sauce is completely raw, which is quick...

This simple and delicious dish uses a unique condiment called “salmoriglio” to season a grilled swordfish steak. This sauce is made with...

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is one of the simplest pasta dishes there is. It's so simple that the name is simply a list of the ingredients:...

This is a great way to use leftover polenta (does that even exist?), or to eat polenta during summer as it is served cold. We've added a...

It's not every day we share one of Eva's not-so-Italian creations, but this is one of them! It's very important to use a non-starchy...

This traditional, southern Italian dish bakes layers of potatoes, rice and fresh mussels into a delicious but unusual casserole that is...

The idea of "spaghetti bolognese" has become a bit of a joke in Italy, as the famous ragù is NEVER paired with spaghetti. There is,...

Baccala is cod that has been preserved in salt. It has been a staple on Christmas tables in Italy since its introduction as a cheap and...

Squid ink pasta is well-known throughout the world, but usually in the "pasta made with ink" variety. This version uses normal pasta with...

This "tiella" is a savory pie, often referred to as a stuffed pizza, from the city of Gaeta. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make...

This sandwich is a specialty of Scilla, a coastal Calabrian town named after the legendary monster which Odysseus is said to have...

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 3 whole calamari squid, cleaned - 4 tbsp...

At one time or another, Sicily was conquered by just about every major Mediterranean power since the dawn of the bronze age. The result?...

This unusual method for cooking whole fish seems extravagant, but it's actually a simple and light way to prepare a healthy meal! The...

Fried calamari is a popular dish all over the world, but it's often over-complicated and muddled with thick batter and heavy sauces. This...