This Arancini (Italian Rice Balls) recipe is pure appetizer perfection. Lightly fried to golden perfection. We love filling them with good-quality prosciutto and mozzarella. Small peas and meat sauce are a popular filling, too. These are perfect by themselves, but they are great with marinara for dipping, too. Pure deliciousness! Be sure to read the NOTE below!

Traditional Sicilian deep fried balls or cones of rice filled with a meat ragu and peas.

Super tasty, delicious Italian recipe for cacio e pepe pasta. Step by step guide to making the perfect spaghetti cacio e pepe and a perfectly smooth Italian cheese sauce every time. A tasty, cheap and quick to make Italian dish perfect for a family dinner, solo meal or entertaining friends!

If you're looking for some good Italian food to try this week, then here are Italian dishes that will satisfy your cravings!

Braciole is a classic main course that will make your holiday party the hit of the season. I can’t think of a more elegant main for a holiday dinner: it has such a stunning presentation, but it’s truly easy to prepare, the the cooking is entirely hands-off. Serve this with homemade polenta, or a rich and velvety risotto.

A slow braised Italian style pot roast in a tasty tomato sauce.

Have you ever tried Arancini? An Italian appetizer made using risotto filled with cheese, breaded and deep fried to crispy perfection. And Arancini Made with Leftover Risotto keeps the time down and you can have them a whole lot faster!

Learn how to make the best traditional Italian pomodoro sauce with canned tomatoes! This homemade tomato sauce is simple to prepare with authentic flavor. Perfect for pasta or as the base in many Mediterranean recipes.

How to make silky soft Creamy Polenta from scratch. This super simple recipe is made with basic pantry ingredients and is the perfect side dish to roasted meats, vegetables and stews.

Make real Italian Cannoli with this Authentic Cannoli Recipe with authentic ingredients and tons of tips and tricks straight out of Italy!

A classic Italian dish, I've made these bite size to be finger food but they are typically made larger to serve as a meal or appetiser! This makes 25 mini Arancini balls about the size of a golf ball. :) Great for making ahead - they keep in the fridge for 3 days, then just reheat at 350F/180C for 10 minutes!

A classic Italian beef ragu that's easy and packed full of flavour! This ground beef ragu is made using only a few simple ingredients and can be used in so many ways. Toss it with fresh tagliatelle pasta, make it into lasagne with bechamel sauce or use it as a filling for homemade ravioli for a truly authentic Italian meal. Find step by step photos and instructions below.

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An easy recipe for classic beef and pork meatballs in tomato sauce.

A classic Italian beef ragu that's easy and packed full of flavour! This ground beef ragu is made using only a few simple ingredients and can be used in so many ways. Toss it with fresh tagliatelle pasta, make it into lasagne with bechamel sauce or use it as a filling for homemade ravioli for a truly authentic Italian meal. Find step by step photos and instructions below.

For the best penne alla vodka you’ll ever make, the secret’s in the sauce.

This authentic homemade Italian manicotti recipe is one of the best out there! With manicotti shells made from crepes and a rich ricotta cheese filling, this comforting pasta dish is perfect for Sunday dinner or the holiday season.

These delicious rice balls are easy to make and better for you because they are not fried in oil. Add it to your leftover rice recipes for a meal or snack.

Super tasty, delicious Italian recipe for cacio e pepe pasta. Step by step guide to making the perfect spaghetti cacio e pepe and a perfectly smooth Italian cheese sauce every time. A tasty, cheap and quick to make Italian dish perfect for a family dinner, solo meal or entertaining friends!