Beginner Basics

How to Make Homemade Ravioli | Simple Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli Recipe
How to Make Homemade Ravioli | Simple Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli Recipe
There are a ton of ravioli recipes in Italy, but this Tuscan version has become the most ubiquitous and popular variation, and for good reason. Read more...
Fettuccine all’Alfredo | Original Italian “Fettuccini Alfredo” Recipe
Fettuccine all’Alfredo | Original Italian “Fettuccini Alfredo” Recipe
This is the real, authentic Italian version of a misunderstood classic. Trust us, you'll never go back to the heavy cream after you try this. Read more...
Potato Gnocchi | Authentic Italian Gnocchi Pasta Recipe
Potato Gnocchi | Authentic Italian Gnocchi Pasta Recipe
Gnocchi are a traditional Italian pasta, usually made with potatoes and flour, that can be served in many delicious ways. Read more...
Nutella Crepe | Italian Street Food Dessert Recipe
Nutella Crepe | Italian Street Food Dessert Recipe
One of the most common sights in Italian cities are little vendors who sell crepes. What are the crepes inevitably stuffed with? Nutella! Read more...
Cavolfiore alla Cavour | Italian Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
Cavolfiore alla Cavour | Italian Cauliflower Casserole Recipe
This yummy cauliflower dish makes a great vegetable side, but it’s rich enough to serve as a main course! Read more...
Polpette in Bianco | Italian Meatballs in White Wine Sauce Recipe
Polpette in Bianco | Italian Meatballs in White Wine Sauce Recipe
The savory, white wine sauce is both rich and light at the same time—and packed with incredible flavor from fresh rosemary and thyme. Read more...
The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Olive Oil: The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing Olive Oil
The Ultimate Guide to Picking the Right Olive Oil: The Dos and Don’ts of Choosing Olive Oil
In this guide, we’ll help you navigate the olive oil aisle, cut through the marketing lingo, and figure out how to choose the perfect olive oil for your needs. Read more...
Burro e Parmigiano | Simple & Delicious Cheesy Butter Pasta Recipe
Burro e Parmigiano | Simple & Delicious Cheesy Butter Pasta Recipe
The sauce is actually the same as the real Italian Alfredo sauce, but most Italians know this dish simply as Burro e Parmigiano: “butter and parmesan.” Read more...
How to Make Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce | Simple & Easy Recipe
How to Make Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce | Simple & Easy Recipe
Skip the onion and carrot, and try this recipe using nothing more than tomatoes, olive oil, salt, basil, and a little bit of garlic. Read more...
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some Italian-Approved Variations
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some Italian-Approved Variations
Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino is one of the simplest pasta dishes there is. It’s so simple that the name is simply a list of the ingredients. Read more...
Pollo ai Peperoni | Roman Chicken & Peppers Recipe
Pollo ai Peperoni | Roman Chicken & Peppers Recipe
This simple chicken dish, hailing from Rome, is an easy way to whip up a very delicious meal. Read more...
Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe
Polenta Taragna | Cheesy Italian Polenta Recipe
This simple, northern Italian dish traditionally uses a corn/buckwheat polenta blend, giving the finished dish a stronger, earthier taste. Read more...