Favorite Italian Recipes
From old-world classics to new favorites, you’ll find favorite Italian recipes your family will love.
Nonna’s Best Italian Desserts
Italians have a knack for coming up with desserts that satisfy on every level! Here are some treats that you...
Easy Italian Appetizers
Just because it’s Italian, doesn’t mean you have to spend all day in the kitchen. Try one of our easy...
Creamy Lemon Pasta Primavera
This pasta primavera is loaded with pretty green peas and asparagus tossed in a light lemon cream sauce. It’s a...
Lemony Mushroom Lasagna Roll-Ups
I love lasagna and usually make it the traditional way, but I couldn't get the idea of a lemon ricotta...
Shrimp Scampi
This shrimp scampi recipe looks elegant enough to serve to company, but it’s easy to prepare. The bright flavors of...
Basic Cannoli Dip
Based on the Italian pastry I grew up with, this sweet and creamy dip is perfect for a dessert buffet...
Cheese Pizza
This recipe is a great starter pizza if you're new to making it from scratch. It's plain cheese with homemade...
Pesto Pizza
On your next Italian night, use pesto instead of red sauce for a refreshingly different take on pizza. —Taste of...
Flatbread Pizza
I have been making this recipe for years to make homemade calzones, pizza and grilled flatbread pizza. It always comes...
Margherita Pizza
With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, this margherita pizza is full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
White Pizza
You'll feel like you're in a pizzeria when you serve up this white pizza. Garnish the top with fresh arugula...
Grilled Herbed Olives
A few years ago, we hit the olive bar at our local grocery store and were amazed with the grilled...
Italian Corn Salad
I have made Mexican street corn and decided to create an Italian version. It is easy and keeps well in...
Summer Harvest Grilled Panzanella Salad
This colorful and healthy grilled panzanella salad is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish that makes the most...
Zeppole (Italian Doughnuts)
You don’t have to wait for an Italian festival to enjoy Italian doughnuts, or zeppole. These delicious fried Italian doughnuts
Amaretti Cookies
These amaretti cookies are slightly crispy on the outside with a soft and chewy center. The classic Italian cookies are...
Vegan Pesto
Pesto transforms everything it touches with its nutty, garlicky flavor. It’s the ideal sauce when you need to upgrade a
Vegan Pizza
Calling all pizza lovers! Whether you’re vegan or just avoiding dairy, this abundant, veggie-packed vegan pizza will satisfy all your
Vegan Eggplant Parmesan
Many of us grew up eating eggplant Parmesan, one of the most hearty and satisfying meals around. But when your
Arugula Walnut Pesto
Arugula pesto has a nutty, bright flavor. It can be served on crostini or pizzas or tossed with pasta. For...
Baked Pesto Salmon
Pesto salmon is a simple yet flavorful dish to turn to when you’ve got pesto on hand. Simply spread pesto
Easy Pesto Pasta
Adding pasta water to pesto sauce helps create a silky, saucy texture. Toss in more or less depending on your...
Penne with Pesto
Pesto penne pasta is such a satisfying dish, whether it’s peak summer when fresh basil is bursting out of every
What Is Orzo and How Do I Use It In Recipes?
Though it might look like rice, orzo is a pastina, a tiny pasta that can be served alone or used...
Classic Almond Ricotta Cake
After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...
Pesto Parmesan Tilapia
This is a delicious fish dinner that requires just three ingredients! Prepared pesto sauce flavors mild tilapia fillets to make...
Easy Pesto Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
I love this recipe because the pressure cooker does the work for you. I'm able to make the rest of...
Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread
With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...
Chicken & Sausage Tortellini Alfredo Casserole
Pesto pinwheel rolls top this golden-crusted casserole. With its spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, plump cheese tortellini and velvety Alfredo...
