Recipes

Our mission is to teach the most authentic and traditional approach to Italian cuisine. From regional specialties to familiar favorite recipes, we celebrate true Italian cooking in its original form. On our blog, you’ll find the best recipes and cooking tips for every variety of Italian cuisine.

Want to explore the diverse regional cuisine of Italy? Check out our interactive recipe map of Italy. Looking for something specific? Try searching for a particular dish or ingredient. Seeking inspiration? Browse some of the categories and curated collections below!

Recipes

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.

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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.

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Cherry Tomato Sauce | The BEST Tomato Sauce Recipe

Cherry Tomato Sauce | The BEST Tomato Sauce Recipe

Cherry (or grape) tomatoes are packed with incredible flavor and, pound for pound, are much better than any “normal” tomatoes available in your grocery store.

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Cherry Tomato Sauce | The BEST Tomato Sauce Recipe

Cherry (or grape) tomatoes are packed with incredible flavor and, pound for pound, are much better than any “normal” tomatoes available in your grocery store.

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Pasta alla Norma | Authentic Italian Eggplant Pasta Recipe

Pasta alla Norma | Authentic Italian Eggplant P...

Pasta alla Norma is so dubbed because the first person to try it observed that it‘s as sublime as Bellini’s “Norma” opera. We have to agree!

Pasta alla Norma | Authentic Italian Eggplant P...

Pasta alla Norma is so dubbed because the first person to try it observed that it‘s as sublime as Bellini’s “Norma” opera. We have to agree!

How to Make REAL Italian Ricotta at Home | Homemade Ricotta Cheese Recipe

How to Make REAL Italian Ricotta at Home | Home...

Luckily, there’s a way to try real ricotta no matter where you live: make it yourself.

How to Make REAL Italian Ricotta at Home | Home...

Luckily, there’s a way to try real ricotta no matter where you live: make it yourself.

Spaghetti alla Bolognese | The REAL Italian Recipe

Spaghetti alla Bolognese | The REAL Italian Recipe

The famous ragù is NEVER paired with spaghetti, but there is a real recipe from Bologna called “spaghetti alla bolognese.”

Spaghetti alla Bolognese | The REAL Italian Recipe

The famous ragù is NEVER paired with spaghetti, but there is a real recipe from Bologna called “spaghetti alla bolognese.”

Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia Recipe

Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia ...

When most people think of “focaccia,” this is the type they usually have in mind. Hailing from Genoa, it’s a crusty flatbread with dimpled, salty pockets.

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Focaccia Genovese | Authentic Italian Focaccia ...

When most people think of “focaccia,” this is the type they usually have in mind. Hailing from Genoa, it’s a crusty flatbread with dimpled, salty pockets.

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The cover of The Italian Family Kitchen cookbook by Eva Santaguida and Harper Alexander, creators of Pasta Grammar.

The Italian Family Kitchen Cookbook

Learn the secrets of authentic Italian home cooking, passed down through the generations with love, and embrace a passion for good food as you cook your way through 100 comforting recipes.

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