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

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.”

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!

Scaloppine al Limone | Italian Chicken Scaloppina Recipe

Scaloppine al Limone | Italian Chicken Scaloppi...

There are many versions of “scaloppine” in Italy, all cooked using essentially the same method. This variation uses a simple and delicious lemon sauce.

Scaloppine al Limone | Italian Chicken Scaloppi...

There are many versions of “scaloppine” in Italy, all cooked using essentially the same method. This variation uses a simple and delicious lemon sauce.

Friggione | Italian Onion Side Dish Recipe

Friggione | Italian Onion Side Dish Recipe

This is an interesting recipe hailing from Bologna, where it is treated as a side dish and meant to be eaten alone. 

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Friggione | Italian Onion Side Dish Recipe

This is an interesting recipe hailing from Bologna, where it is treated as a side dish and meant to be eaten alone. 

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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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Bombette Pugliesi | Italian “Pork Popper” Recipe

Bombette Pugliesi | Italian “Pork Popper” Recipe

Bombette Pugliesi, or “Appulian Bombs,” are like mini-pork braciole: cheese, wrapped in bacon, wrapped in a pork cutlet and grilled.

Bombette Pugliesi | Italian “Pork Popper” Recipe

Bombette Pugliesi, or “Appulian Bombs,” are like mini-pork braciole: cheese, wrapped in bacon, wrapped in a pork cutlet and grilled.

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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