Beginner Basics

Pollo alla Cacciatora | Authentic Italian Chicken Recipe
Pollo alla Cacciatora | Authentic Italian Chicken Recipe
Pollo alla Cacciatora, often misnamed “cacciatore,” features bold and tangy flavors that make this dish an unforgettable classic. Read more...
Saltimbocca alla Romana | Authentic Italian Veal Cutlet Recipe
Saltimbocca alla Romana | Authentic Italian Veal Cutlet Recipe
Tender veal cutlets are paired with with sliced prosciutto and sage, then lightly battered in flour and fried in butter! Read more...
Bucatini all’Amatriciana | Authentic Italian Pasta Recipe
Bucatini all’Amatriciana | Authentic Italian Pasta Recipe
Bucatini all’Amatriciana is made with the pecorino cheese and crispy guanciale of a carbonara, but with tomato sauce instead of egg. Read more...
How to Make Tortellini | Homemade Tortellini Recipe
How to Make Tortellini | Homemade Tortellini Recipe
Tortellini looks complicated to make, but really it‘s quite simple! Here we’ll show you how to make your own at home, plus a recipe for a classic sauce: “Panna, Prosciutto... Read more...
Gelo di Mellone | Sicilian Watermelon Dessert Recipe
Gelo di Mellone | Sicilian Watermelon Dessert Recipe
A classic summertime Sicilian treat, Gelo di Mellone is a simple but outstanding dessert. You can use other juicy fruit, such as lemon, orange or strawberries! Read more...
Pomodori Arrosto | Italian Baked Tomato Recipe
Pomodori Arrosto | Italian Baked Tomato Recipe
After dehydrating in the oven, tomatoes obtain the concentrated flavor of their sun-dried cousins while retaining much of their refreshing juiciness. Read more...
Insalata di Riso | Cold Italian Rice Salad Recipe
Insalata di Riso | Cold Italian Rice Salad Recipe
This refreshing recipe is perfect to take on a picnic, or anywhere you need to bring a delicious dish that can’t be reheated! Read more...
Pasta allo Scarpariello | Simple, Quick & Delicious Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe
Pasta allo Scarpariello | Simple, Quick & Delicious Cherry Tomato Pasta Recipe
This pasta dish is very simple and uses just a few, choice ingredients. It’s also really easy and quick to make. Read more...
Simple Italian Spaghetti Sauce | How to Make Tomato Sauce From Scratch
Simple Italian Spaghetti Sauce | How to Make Tomato Sauce From Scratch
This sauce is simple yet powerful. It is one of the basic building blocks of Italian cuisine. You can use it alone, or incorporate it into more complex dishes. Read more...
Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe | How to Make the Perfect “Polpette”
Authentic Italian Meatballs Recipe | How to Make the Perfect “Polpette”
While many cultures have their own meatball traditions, few are as recognizable and memorable as Italian “polpette.” Read more...
How to Make Tiramisù | Authentic Italian Dessert Recipe
How to Make Tiramisù | Authentic Italian Dessert Recipe
A tiramisù is best made at home. If you’ve never had an authentic homemade tiramisù, chances are you’ve never tried the real thing. Read more...
The Complete Guide to Making Fresh Egg Pasta | Homemade Tagliatelle, Fettuccine & Pappardelle Recipe
The Complete Guide to Making Fresh Egg Pasta | Homemade Tagliatelle, Fettuccine & Pappardelle Recipe
Fresh egg pasta is incredibly delicious, and easier to make at home than you might think! While you can use a fancy pasta machine, you don’t need one. Read more...