Authentic Italian Recipes

In the past, it was quite common for pasta dough to be fried directly, rather than simply boiled or baked. This method has largely been...

Quattro formaggi, or “four cheese sauce,” is most commonly associated with pasta, risotto, and pizza. But it makes an excellent, cheesy...

If you like thick, hearty soups then this Ligurian recipe is for you! Chickpeas, also known as “garbanzo beans,” provide a filling base...

Chickpeas are incredibly nutritious, so it’s no surprise that all the rage online is trying to turn these legumes into chocolatey treats....

This humble pasta dish doesn’t sound very exciting, but it’s one of the most satisfying (not to mention addicting) southern Italian...

Walk into any Italian coffee bar in the morning and you are sure to see someone eating the most classic Italian breakfast: a cornetto and...

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...

As summer draws to a close and autumn approaches, Italians get to work preparing some of their favorite warm-weather ingredients to last...

During the grape harvest in Tuscany, clever cooks came up with a way to use extra fruit they had on hand: grape-stuffed focaccia! This...

Just about everyone is familiar with focaccia Genovese, but few realize that there is a sweet version hailing from the Piedmont city of...

Somewhere between a focaccia and a cake, this apple dessert is a delicious treat that can be made in almost no time. Like other Italian...

This unusual risotto, made with strawberries and champagne, seems like it should be a dessert. Far from it! The strawberries add color...

This classic, Roman stuffed tomato dish is perfect for summer. It’s light, refreshing, and always served cold. The tomatoes are filled...

Arrabbiata (literally “angry”) is a very popular spicy tomato sauce, but far too many people rely on jarred, store-bought versions. It’s...

One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make,...

If you walk through the streets of Naples, you will be greeted by the sight of incredible pastries everywhere: crispy sfogliatelle,...

This is a quick, healthy vegetable pasta that’s easy to whip up in a pinch! It’s very flexible, so feel free to substitute the zucchini...

This isn’t your average sandwich roll. Puccia Pugliese is a large, completely hollow bread with a thin crust that’s sturdier than it...