Authentic Italian Recipes

It’s difficult to imagine anything better than a plate of fresh, handmade gnocchi pasta. Well, how about baked, fresh, handmade gnocchi...

Gnocchi are a traditional Italian pasta, usually made with potatoes and flour, that can be served in many delicious ways. While pre-made...

“Nutellotti” are a quick and easy cookie made with Nutella hazelnut spread. They take very little time to make and use only three...

It might sound strange, but Nutella pizza is commonly served as a dessert in Italian pizzerias. The dough is cooked by itself, completely...

One of the most common sights in Italian cities are little vendors who sell crepes. What are the crepes inevitably stuffed with? Nutella!...

Everyone loves Nutella, including us. We consider it to be a major macronutrient, up there with protein, fat and carbs. That being said,...

Cauliflower for dessert? Yep! In Sicily, they make these fried vegetable treats which are unbelievably yummy despite a surprisingly low...

This is a must-try recipe. Seriously. This Sardinian “flatbread” is made almost entirely of vegetables, with only a small amount of flour...

This simple, quick and easy pasta dish is a familiar favorite amongst Italians. The sauce is actually the same as the real Italian...

This dish goes by a few different names outside of Italy: eggplant parm, eggplant parmesan, eggplant parmigiana… In Italy, it’s known by...

A basic tomato sauce, whether it’s meant for a plate of spaghetti or an eggplant parmigiana, should be very simple. High quality tomatoes...

These traditional Calabrian cookies are made with flour, honey, and a little bit of seasoning—that's it! You can make very simple...

This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces. Try...

This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it! While today it's common to add raisins,...

This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as...

This hearty risotto is perfect for autumn! The natural sweetness of the chestnuts goes well with the earthy mushroom flavor. If you have...

The classic "Lasagna alla Bolognese" used to be quite different! This historical recipe for the original version was brought to our...

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 yummy, savory pie comes from a very small part of northern Italy but deserves to be well-known throughout the world! The dough, made...

Despite acquiring the name "tortelli," these are squash ravioli that blend sweet and savory flavors to make an incredible autumn dish....