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

Castagnaccio | Italian Chestnut Cake Recipe

Castagnaccio | Italian Chestnut Cake Recipe

This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it!

Castagnaccio | Italian Chestnut Cake Recipe

This super simple chestnut cake was traditionally made with chestnut flour and water—that's it!

Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe

Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe

This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces.

Picagge Matte | Chestnut Pasta Recipe

This unique, fresh pasta is made with chestnut flour. It has a slightly sweet flavor that pairs wonderfully with savory sauces.

Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe

Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe

This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as famous abroad.

Salsa di Noci | Italian Walnut Pesto Recipe

This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as famous abroad.

The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

This lasagna was invented before the now-ubiquitous meat ragù. In this vegetarian version, layers of fresh pasta are paired with a spinach and onion filling.

The Original Lasagna alla Bolognese Recipe

This lasagna was invented before the now-ubiquitous meat ragù. In this vegetarian version, layers of fresh pasta are paired with a spinach and onion filling.

Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe

Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe

Penne alla Vodka is often attributed as an American dish, but it was actually invented by an Italian and first popularized in Italy.

Penne alla Vodka | The Authentic Italian Recipe

Penne alla Vodka is often attributed as an American dish, but it was actually invented by an Italian and first popularized in Italy.

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some Italian-Approved Variations

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some It...

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.

Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino Recipe | Plus Some It...

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.

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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