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

Penne all’Arrabbiata | Authentic Italian Spicy Tomato Sauce Recipe

Penne all’Arrabbiata | Authentic Italian Spicy ...

Arrabbiata (literally “angry”) is a very popular spicy tomato sauce, but far too many people rely on jarred, store-bought versions.

Penne all’Arrabbiata | Authentic Italian Spicy ...

Arrabbiata (literally “angry”) is a very popular spicy tomato sauce, but far too many people rely on jarred, store-bought versions.

Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta You’ll Ever Try

Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta...

For those who like spicy (and meaty) pasta, this is the recipe for you. It’s a very simple sauce made with ‘nduja, a soft and spicy pork spread from Calabria.

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Pasta with ‘Nduja Recipe | The Best Spicy Pasta...

For those who like spicy (and meaty) pasta, this is the recipe for you. It’s a very simple sauce made with ‘nduja, a soft and spicy pork spread from Calabria.

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Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe

Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe

One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make, and totally vegan.

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Farinata | Italian Chickpea Flatbread Recipe

One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make, and totally vegan.

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How to Make Authentic Limoncello | Homemade Limoncello Recipe PLUS Some Delicious Alternatives

How to Make Authentic Limoncello | Homemade Lim...

Store bought limoncello, even in Italy, is rarely as good as it is when homemade. The home kitchen version is stronger and uses a lot less sugar.

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How to Make Authentic Limoncello | Homemade Lim...

Store bought limoncello, even in Italy, is rarely as good as it is when homemade. The home kitchen version is stronger and uses a lot less sugar.

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Babà Napoletana | Neapolitan Rum Babà Pastry Recipe

Babà Napoletana | Neapolitan Rum Babà Pastry Re...

Neapolitan Babà are simple treats that come in all sizes but almost always look like a doughy mushroom.

Babà Napoletana | Neapolitan Rum Babà Pastry Re...

Neapolitan Babà are simple treats that come in all sizes but almost always look like a doughy mushroom.

Cream Cheese “Carbonara” Recipe

Cream Cheese “Carbonara” Recipe

Okay, okay: of course this isn’t really a carbonara. But it looks like a carbonara. In a way, it looks more like a carbonara than a real carbonara.

Cream Cheese “Carbonara” Recipe

Okay, okay: of course this isn’t really a carbonara. But it looks like a carbonara. In a way, it looks more like a carbonara than a real carbonara.

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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