Authentic Italian Recipes

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

Penne alla Vodka is often attributed as an American dish, but it was actually invented by an Italian and first popularized in Italy....

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

This is how polenta is typically served in central Italy: soft and creamy, topped with a hearty meat ragù and grated cheese. To serve it...

Ragù is a weekly, Sunday tradition in southern Italy. Walking through the streets of Naples on a Sunday morning, you'll be greeted to the...

This soup takes some time to make, but it's simple and delicious! Feel free to substitute any of the given vegetables with similar...

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 handmade pasta is extremely rare, even in Italy. You won't find it on store shelves, so you either need to know someone who can make...

Vincisgrassi is a hearty lasagna from the Marche region of Italy. Filled with a mix of pork, beef and chicken, this lasagna is sure to...

This recipe is a bit of a departure for Pasta Grammar, as it is in no way a "traditional" Italian recipe. Rather, this is the personal...

Everyone loves cannoli, but very few people try making them from scratch. It's easier than you might think, though, and the results will...

Everyone knows how delicious pesto pasta is, but few have had the real recipes that Ligurians cook with their beloved pesto alla...

Risotto all Zafferano is a classic dish, most commonly know as "Risotto alla Milanese." There is a distinction between the two, though,...

Italy has several different varieties of focaccia bread, but this is perhaps the most beloved. The addition of potatoes creates an...

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 2 1/2 cups (300g) semolina flour - 3/4...

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - 1 clove...

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 1 large ripe tomato - 3-4 leaves fresh...

This pâté pairs a strong-flavored chicken liver with an equally strong sauce to balance the flavor. Even those who are normally turned...

Tortellini looks complicated to make, but really it's quite simple! Here we'll show you how to make your own at home, plus a recipe for a...

"Panna Cotta" literally means "cooked cream." As the name suggests, it's a pretty simple dish to make! We've included instructions for a...