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.

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Recipes

Pasta alla Tavernara | Simple Italian Tomato Pasta Recipe

Pasta alla Tavernara | Simple Italian Tomato Pa...

This Neapolitan tomato sauce recipe is unique in its simplicity, using just tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and cheese!

Pasta alla Tavernara | Simple Italian Tomato Pa...

This Neapolitan tomato sauce recipe is unique in its simplicity, using just tomatoes, basil, salt, pepper and cheese!

Gnudi | Authentic Italian Recipe

Gnudi | Authentic Italian Recipe

“Gnudi” means what you think it does! The name refers to the fact that these are “naked” ravioli, i.e. ravioli filling without the surrounding pasta. 

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Gnudi | Authentic Italian Recipe

“Gnudi” means what you think it does! The name refers to the fact that these are “naked” ravioli, i.e. ravioli filling without the surrounding pasta. 

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Pasta alla Norcina | Authentic Italian Sausage Pasta Recipe

Pasta alla Norcina | Authentic Italian Sausage ...

While many cooks make this pasta dish with cream today, we believe the first iteration uses a much better alternative: ricotta!

Pasta alla Norcina | Authentic Italian Sausage ...

While many cooks make this pasta dish with cream today, we believe the first iteration uses a much better alternative: ricotta!

Pasta con Crema di Patate | Mashed Potato Pasta Recipe

Pasta con Crema di Patate | Mashed Potato Pasta...

This traditional Neapolitan mashed potato pasta is as good as it sounds. It uses just a few ingredients to make something absolutely delicious!

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Pasta con Crema di Patate | Mashed Potato Pasta...

This traditional Neapolitan mashed potato pasta is as good as it sounds. It uses just a few ingredients to make something absolutely delicious!

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Butternut Squash Lasagna | Italian White Lasagna Recipe

Butternut Squash Lasagna | Italian White Lasagn...

This is a white (tomato-free) lasagna variation with squash! We used lamb, but feel free to use any combination of ground beef, pork, chicken, turkey or veal you prefer.

Butternut Squash Lasagna | Italian White Lasagn...

This is a white (tomato-free) lasagna variation with squash! We used lamb, but feel free to use any combination of ground beef, pork, chicken, turkey or veal you prefer.

Gnocchi alla Romana | Authentic Italian Recipe

Gnocchi alla Romana | Authentic Italian Recipe

Gnocchi alla Romana is a potato-free version of the classic Italian dumpling. It’s quite different from gnocchi di patate, but easy to make and very delicious!

Gnocchi alla Romana | Authentic Italian Recipe

Gnocchi alla Romana is a potato-free version of the classic Italian dumpling. It’s quite different from gnocchi di patate, but easy to make and very delicious!

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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