Authentic Italian Recipes

Artichokes, a Roman delicacy, come in two basic varieties: braised (alla romana) or deep fried (alla giudia). The latter is a little...

This simple (but delicious!) recipe is a perfect example of how to quickly cook a complete dish in the amount of time the pasta itself...

Sfincione is a type of Italian "torta salata," or savory pie. This particular Sicilian version is actually similar to a Chicago deep dish...

Stroncatura (or "struncatura") is a classic Calabrian pasta that was originally made from the floor scraps of whatever the local flour...

Anyone who is somewhat familiar with Italian cuisine knows that a dish of "spaghetti and meatballs" is about as Italian as a mocha...

The most unique element of this savory Italian Easter cake is its unusual crust, formed by multiple layers of rolled dough with brushed...

These southern Italian cookies are known by a different name in every town. Calabrians can at least all agree that they are delicious,...

These stuffed, fried eggs are an absolutely delicious appetizer and will have you coming back for more. Don't be turned off by the...

What is 'nduja? You may have seen it on a trendy menu recently, or heard its name whispered amongst foodie enthusiasts. 'Nduja is a spicy...

A Tuscan specialty, this pasta dish pairs a tomato and garlic base with a thick, satisfying fresh pasta called "pici." Watch the Pasta...

This savory pasta dish has a not-so-savory background: it was traditionally known as the food of choice for Neapolitan prostitutes! Don't...

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...

Torta di Tagliatelle ("Tagliatelle Cake," although it more resembles a pie) is an Italian dessert that boasts several different regional...

Neapolitan pizza is the Holy Grail of pie. However, the real deal requires a blazing hot wood-fired oven in order to acquire the...

Spaghetti all’Assassina is literally a killer plate of pasta! It’s a very simple and easy-to-master recipe, but with a powerful and...

Eggplants are often seriously underestimated in the US and elsewhere, but any Italian will tell you how versatile and delicious they can...