Authentic Italian Recipes

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

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

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

Ok, so we'll be the first to admit that this recipe isn't the most convenient way to cook chicken. For starters, it's definitely not a...

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

This Calabrian polenta dish is a little unusual in that the polenta is cooked directly with vegetables (in this case broccoli) 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 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...

This rare, handmade pasta comes from Friuli-Venezia Giulia, one of the northernmost regions of Italy. Its unusual for a variety of...

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

Although not technically a "pizza," this Sicilian dish is so delicious you just might prefer it to a classic pie! A hearty, tangy filling...

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

A classic summertime Sicilian treat, Gelo di Mellone is a simple but outstanding dessert. The classic preparation is made with watermelon...

Italian food, as we know it, is actually quite a recent phenomenon. It wasn't until the Columbian exchange, for instance, that Europe...

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

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...