Authentic Italian Recipes

This interesting pasta, hailing from the Italian region of Veneto, is made with a runny “dough” using the first ricotta that rises in the...

Ndunderi are a type of pasta from Minori, on the Amalfi coast. They are shaped like potato gnocchi , but differ in that the dough is made...

Rabaton is a type of ricotta-based dumpling pasta, similar to the famous Tuscan “Gnudi” but baked instead of simply boiled.  If you like...

“Pizza Rustica” is a broad term in Italy, encompassing a ton of different stuffed pizza variations. While they’re sometimes made using a...

This recipe has always been a great meatball alternative for vegetarian guests, but it really deserves to be appreciated on its own...

This pasta is light and fresh while simultaneously providing a creamy, luxurious texture. It’s quick and easy to make, with a minimum...

This Roman pasta dish recipe uses all of the same ingredients as a classic carbonara, with one major exception: it substitutes ricotta...

Fresh, homemade ravioli is far better than anything you can buy in a store. It’s also an impressive, standout dish that’s simpler to make...

Pastiera is a southern Italian Easter classic, hailing from Naples. It's our favorite dessert of all time, no matter the time of year!...

Cascatelli pasta is a brand new pasta shape from inventor Dan Pashman, host of the Sporkful Podcast. After testing several different...

Sfogliatelle are one of the most delicious Italian sweets imaginable. With a stuffing made from semolina, ricotta and candied fruit...

Cassata is a decadent and colorful desert which speaks to the varied influences present in Sicilian cuisine. At its heart it is a simple...

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...

Lasagna alla Bolognese is the “original” (the truth is a bit more complicated) and most famous lasagna in Italy, but that doesn’t mean...