Authentic Italian Recipes

An incredibly simple dish with an incredibly delicious flavor. You and your guests won't believe that the sauce has only two ingredients!...

"Uova in Purgatorio" is the Italian version of the Mediterranean classic, shakshouka, where eggs are poached in a pan of flavorful tomato...

Pesto alla Genovese is a versatile sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy, and has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine. This basil...

This early pesto recipe is the ancestor of the famous Pesto alla Genovese. It couldn’t be more different, though! With no basil at all,...

This is a must-try recipe. Seriously. This Sardinian “flatbread” is made almost entirely of vegetables, with only a small amount of flour...

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

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

This is Eva's favorite pasta dish of all time! Try it and you'll see why. It’s a very simple dish: chickpeas cooked in tomato sauce and...

This thin focaccia is stuffed with soft, melty cheese! A Ligurian specialty invented in Recco, this thin and crispy flatbread is a...

Grissini are the authentic Italian breadstick, invented during the 17th century in Turin. Apparently a young Duke suffered from...

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

This dish is an excellent example of how pasta water—full of starch and minerals—can be used to create incredibly creamy sauces with...

Cacio e pepe (literally "cheese and pepper") is one of the simplest pasta dishes out there, yet one of the trickiest to master. Many...

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...

Italian cuisine is all about taking a few simple ingredients and elevating them into something truly delicious. This simple side dish...

"Pipi e patati" (peppers and potatoes) is a spicy Calabrian dish which can be served in a variety of manners: as a side dish, as the...

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

In Italian, “tiramisù” means “pick-me-up.” It’s no wonder how this classic dessert got its name, as it’s chock full of coffee! A tiramisù...