italian Recipes
95 delicious italian recipes from around the world
Risotto ai Funghi Porcini
Porcini mushroom risotto - earthy, rich risotto with dried and fresh mushrooms.
Risotto alla Milanese
Milan's golden saffron risotto - creamy Arborio rice slowly cooked with bone marrow, wine, and precious saffron threads.
Salsiccia e Lenticchie
Italian sausage with lentils - lucky New Year's dish, hearty and satisfying.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Roman veal with prosciutto and sage - 'jumps in the mouth' with flavor.
Sfogliatella Riccia
Authentic Neapolitan 'lobster tail' pastry, featuring incredibly thin, crispy, shell-like layers encasing a sweet and creamy semolina-ricotta filling. This is a challenging but rewarding bake.
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
Garlic and oil pasta - midnight spaghetti, simple and satisfying.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Roman pasta with guanciale, eggs, and pecorino. No cream - authentic Roman style.
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
A classic Neapolitan pasta dish, 'Spaghetti alla Puttanesca' translates to 'pasta of the prostitutes' or 'lady of the night pasta.' It's renowned for its intensely savory, spicy, and briny flavor profile derived from a quick sauce featuring tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, and chili. Traditionally served without cheese.
Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with clams - briny, garlicky, perfect seafood pasta.
Spaghetti Carbonara
The authentic Roman pasta dish featuring a creamy sauce made from eggs, pecorino romano, guanciale, and black pepper.
Stracotto al Barolo
Piedmontese pot roast - beef braised in Barolo wine until fork tender.
Struffoli
Neapolitan honey balls - tiny, deep-fried dough balls coated in warm honey and traditionally decorated with sprinkles and candied citrus. A beloved Christmas treat from Naples.
Supplì al Telefono
Supplì al Telefono are classic Roman street food: golden fried rice croquettes with a molten, stretchy mozzarella center, reminiscent of a telephone cord when pulled apart. This recipe assumes you have pre-made, chilled tomato risotto.
Tagliatelle al Ragù
Bologna's meat sauce with fresh pasta - not spaghetti bolognese!
Tiramisù
Italy's beloved coffee dessert - layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa.
Torrone (Italian Nougat)
A classic Italian confection made from honey, sugar, egg whites, and almonds. This recipe yields a firm, chewy torrone, perfect for slicing and sharing. It requires patience and precision, but the result is a delightful treat steeped in tradition.
Torta Caprese
An authentic Torta Caprese, a rich, dense, and fudgy flourless chocolate cake from the island of Capri, made with dark chocolate and almond flour. It's naturally gluten-free and incredibly decadent.
Tortellini in Brodo
Tortellini in broth - filled pasta swimming in rich capon broth. Bologna tradition.
Trippa alla Romana
Roman-style tripe - honeycomb tripe braised with tomato and mint.
Vitello Tonnato
Piedmont veal with tuna sauce - cold sliced veal draped in creamy tuna-caper mayonnaise. Summer antipasto perfection.
Zabaglione (Italian Egg Custard)
A classic Italian dessert, Zabaglione is a warm, frothy custard made by whipping egg yolks with sugar and Marsala wine over a bain-marie. It's light, airy, and delicately sweet, perfect served with fresh berries.
Zeppole di San Giuseppe
Traditional Italian fried dough rings, often filled with pastry cream and topped with a cherry, especially popular for St. Joseph's Day (March 19th).
Zuppa di Pesce
Italian fish soup - regional variations abound, always served with crusty bread.