Parmigiana di Melanzane is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Fried aubergines/eggplant baked in a dish with tomato sauce, basil, parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
Try this iconic Sfogliatelle recipe (classic or small-batch!). Paper-thin layers of dough and delicious orange and cinnamon scented ricotta cream are simply irresistible.
Spaghetti Carbonara, one of the most famous Pasta Recipes of Roman Cuisine, is made only with 5 simple ingredients: spaghetti seasoned with browned guanciale, black pepper, pecorino Romano and beaten eggs.In the authentic Italian recipe for carbonara, the ingredients are very few and of excellent quality. The high quality of ingredients is a necessary condition for the success of this recipe!
This pappardelle with beef ragu is Italian comfort food at its best. An easy but mouth-wateringly delicious slow-cooked beef ragu. This is not your
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.
Panelle is one of the most Iconic Sicilian street food recipes! These chickpeas flour fritters are simple to make, rich in history and taste. Panelle are traditionally fried then served into a Sesame roll, a typical scene in the Markets of the city of Palermo! Born as a food for poor people, Pannelle have been conquered the palate of all the social classes: from the poorest to the noblest! Here the traditional recipe and the origin of Panelle!
Looking for an Italian lasagna recipe that's just like the grandmothers make it in Bologna? Look no further.
Parmigiana di Melanzane is the ultimate comfort food recipe. Fried aubergines/eggplant baked in a dish with tomato sauce, basil, parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
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.
This cheesecake has ricotta, cream cheese and sour cream, there is no crust. Its not as heavy as a cheesecake made with cream cheese.
This is the authentic Italian tiramisu recipe – not just a dessert, but a testament to Italy’s rich culinary history.From the vibrant streets of Venice to the rustic homes of Tuscany, tiramisu has become a beloved treat enjoyed by locals and global foodies alike.Its name, which means “pick me up” in Italian, perfectly captures its essence, combining layers of delicate ladyfingers soaked in strong coffee with the velvety texture of mascarpone cheese, all dusted with a generous sprinkling of cocoa powder.
Simple, fragrant and inexpensive, this spaghetti with garlic and olive oil is so good, cheap, satisfying and ready in a flash! Recipe updated: originally posted in November 2018, I've tweaked the post adding more notes and new pictures.
Recipe video above. Ragu is one of those recipes that really showcases the beauty of Italian cooking - everyday ingredients, fast prep, leave it to cook long and slow and you end up with a luscious dish that tastes like a million bucks. This recipe makes enough sauce to serve 8 and freezes great.
Take a food tour through Italy in your own kitchen with Giada's Italian soup recipes! While it might not be on the forefront of people's minds when they think "Italian food," soup is actually a huge staple in Italian cuisine. With the temperatures slowly starting to dip, there's no better time than now to embrace the season for soup - so why not get to know these classic Italian soup recipes while you're at it? Giada's Italian soup recipes are essentially a tour through her childhood, as most of these recipes were introduced by her family - so get ready for some fantastic recipes, and a little bit of history while we're at it. Italian Wedding Soup Funny story - the name of this soup might have you thinking it's traditionally served at weddings, but that's not quite where the name comes from. This soup is said to have originated from Naples, and the Italian name is "minestra maritata" - which roughly translates to "married soup". The term "married" refers to the marriage of the flavors and ingredients - not nuptials! Regardless of the name, this soup is ultimately comforting with a flavorful broth, juicy meatballs and greens. Pappa Al Pomodoro If you ever wondered what to do with lots of stale bread, this is your answer. Pappa Al Pomodoro, otherwise known as "Tuscan Bread and Tomato Soup," is exactly what it sounds like - lots of bread and tomatoes! The bread not only gives this soup lots of body and heartiness, but as it cooks, it develops a rich and velvety texture. With lots of aromatic vegetables and herbs as well, this is a truly delicious and comforting soup that Giada's mom always made when she was a kid. Pastina Soup Assimilating to American culture posed as a challenge when Giada was a young kid, and this soup magically bridged the gap. "The one exception was an old familiar friend that came in an iconic red-and-white can: Campbell’s Chicken and Stars soup. I doubt my buddies’ parents had any idea that this childhood classic, every bit as 'all-American' as tomato or cream of mushroom as far as they were concerned, was actually based on an Italian recipe that I adored and reminded me of home." - Giada Ribollita Soup Like Pappa al Pomodoro, Ribollita is another soup of Tuscan origin that includes bread in the ingredient list. It's a hearty stew of veggies and beans, though recipes for this potage vary greatly from family to family. In Giada's version, she likes to add pancetta at the beginning, and break up spaghetti and add it in at the end - it's the way her family always made it! Italian White Bean, Pancetta and Tortellini Soup This dish is often known as Tortellini en Brodo, or just "Tortellini in Broth". While this soup is an Italian classic, it has tons of variations. Sometimes it is as simple as literally just tortellini and broth - and if you search, you'll find all types of vegetable combinations in this soup. In Giada's recipe, she likes to incorporate creamy white beans, pancetta, carrots and swiss chard for a nutritious and comforting dish. Pasta e Fagioli The funny thing about Pasta e Fagioli is people might not recognize the dish based off of reading the name - in the states, it's lovingly known as Pasta Fazul! The only thing this soup needs to truly be "Pasta e Fagioli" is pasta and beans, hence the name. This soup is found all over Italy, prepped in all sorts of different ways. Giada's recipe uses red kidney beans, and pancetta gives it lots of savory flavor. Simple Stracciatella This Italian classic is traditionally comprised of broth and a mixture of eggs. "Stracciatella" means "to shred" or "shred," which is why you'll often see it refer to other things in Italian cuisine, too - like gelato stracciatella (in which case it's usually referring to chocolate!). "The beauty of this soup is its simplicity, because it is mild yet flavorful. It’s what my mom would make for my brother, my sister, and me when we were under the weather. It’s so soothing and comforting, like a big hug. It’s also great for breakfast!" - Giada Winter Minestrone Minestrone is a beloved Italian soup, and one of the most recognizable ones in the US. It's a thick, hearty stew with vegetables, and often with pasta or rice. In Giada's version, however, the starch comes from potatoes and cannellini beans. The star of this dish is the rind of Parmigiano - it imparts so much savory, nutty flavor to the soup. Grab some crusty bread and get ready to sop up the delicious broth of this classic.
Zeppole is what is frying up in The Cottage Market Kitchen today! A special recipe...this is Grandma's Zeppole...my Grandma! The perfect treat any time!
Italian Roman Maritozzo con la Panna is a sweet roll cut open and filled with panna, fresh whipped cream. This sweet is from the Lazio region.
Succulent lamb shoulder is slowly braised with onions, carrots, celery, tomatoes, & hardy herbs, yielding an intensely flavorful Braised Lamb Ragu Sauce, perfectly paired with pappardelle, gnocchi, polenta, or any pasta you love! Slow cooker & Instant Pot directions provided in the Recipe Notes!
Make your holidays extra special with these traditional Italian homemade panettone, in a small and fun muffin shape
Try this mouth-watering Zeppole di San Giuseppe just like Italians make it. Delicious pastry shell filled with silky vanilla cream and topped with amarena cherries.
Foolproof tips for an authentic Bucatini Cacio e Pepe recipe! Most Cacio e Pepe recipes are not traditional Roman recipes and should really be called Italian Mac and Cheese. This recipe uses the traditional 3 ingredients and method to make a creamy authentic Cacio e Pepe without cheating or making a
These classic Italian cookies are very easy to make, and extremely easy to eat :) Intensely nutty and perfectly sweet Chewy on the inside and slightly crispy on the outside. What more could you want in a cookie?
This authentic Zeppole recipe, also known as Italian doughnuts, is made with yeast and other common pantry ingredients. These fried dough balls are crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and nearly impossible to resist. They are great for brunch on Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Try this iconic Sfogliatelle recipe (classic or small-batch!). Paper-thin layers of dough and delicious orange and cinnamon scented ricotta cream are simply irresistible.
This authentic eggplant Parmesan is pure Italian-American comfort food in a single dish. The eggplant makes for the perfect vehicle for the gooey mozzarella cheese and homemade marinara sauce. You can make it up to 24 hours in advance and then bake just before serving!
The easiest and most delicious Tiramisu recipe! This authentic Italian dessert is rich and creamy but as light as air made with coffee dunked Savoiardi (lady fingers), a smooth and creamy mascarpone filling and dusted with cacao powder to finish it off. Perfect for any occasion! Also check out our Egg-Free Tiramisu version and our Chocolate Tiramisu!
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!
Pasticciotti: Easy, delicious and fairly quick to make.
Try this iconic Sfogliatelle recipe (classic or small-batch!). Paper-thin layers of dough and delicious orange and cinnamon scented ricotta cream are simply irresistible.
A simple but delicious Vegetarian Greek appetizer. Puff Pastry filled with Feta Cheese, baked until golden brown!
Can you believe it? I’m hosting this months Baker’s Challenge!! For my turn as hostess extraordinaire, I have chosen the gorgeous Neapolitan pastry, sfogliatelle. You might recognize th…
Carrabba's Italian Grill is famous for their great Italian food served across the country. These 20 Copycat Carrabba's Recipes are some of the best restaurant recipes to be found.
Just a handful of ingredients makes a fantastic carbonara and, done properly, it’s a thing of beauty.
Try this iconic Sfogliatelle recipe (classic or small-batch!). Paper-thin layers of dough and delicious orange and cinnamon scented ricotta cream are simply irresistible.
Recipe video above. Ragu is one of those recipes that really showcases the beauty of Italian cooking - everyday ingredients, fast prep, leave it to cook long and slow and you end up with a luscious dish that tastes like a million bucks. This recipe makes enough sauce to serve 8 and freezes great.
