Tendenzadinner
Classic Spaghetti Carbonara
Authentic Roman pasta with crispy guanciale, egg yolk, Pecorino Romano and black pepper — no cream, ever.
30 min620 calMedium
★4.9(3,842)
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Ricette italiane
Pasta, pizza, risotti e altro da la bella Italia.
166ricette
65Easy
74Medium
27Hard
Informazioni sulle ricette italiane
La cucina italiana come la conosciamo è più giovane di quanto sembri: fino all'unificazione nel 1861, l'Italia era un mosaico di cucine regionali, e piatti come il ragù alla bolognese, la pizza napoletana e il risotto alla milanese portano ancora i nomi della loro città natale. Il filo conduttore è la cucina povera – la logica contadina del fare molto con poco – che ha trasformato il pane raffermo in panzanella e ribollita, e il grano duro a buon mercato in centinaia di formati di pasta, ciascuno abbinato a una salsa specifica.
La geografia divide in due la dispensa del paese. Il nord cucina con burro, riso, polenta e brasati lenti - pensa all'osso buco e al risotto - mentre il sud si affida all'olio d'oliva, alla pasta secca, ai pomodori e alle acciughe conservate. Le regioni costiere aggiungono tradizioni di pesce come le trenette al pesto della Liguria e la pasta con le sarde della Sicilia, dove ingredienti di epoca araba come zafferano, uvetta e pinoli emergono ancora.
I cuochi casalinghi si avvicinano al cibo italiano con moderazione: una salsa classica come aglio e olio utilizza quattro ingredienti e il successo dipende dalla tecnica: salare adeguatamente l'acqua della pasta, rifinire la pasta nella salsa con acqua di cottura amidacea e grattugiare il Parmigiano-Reggiano fresco. La qualità delle materie prime conta più della complessità, ecco perché i prodotti protetti dalla DOP come i pomodori San Marzano e la mozzarella di bufala meritano tanta fedeltà.
Formati di pasta e abbinamenti
Ogni forma ha uno scopo: i rigatoni rigati tengono un ragù grosso, gli spaghetti sottili si adattano a salse a base di olio e le tagliatelle all'uovo si abbinano alla ricca bolognese.
Dividere l'olio d'oliva e il burro
La cucina del sud si basa sull'olio extravergine d'oliva, mentre le regioni settentrionali come la Lombardia e il Piemonte cucinano tradizionalmente con burro e strutto.
Soffritto
La base cotta lentamente di cipolla, carota e sedano nel grasso è alla base della maggior parte delle zuppe, ragù e brasati italiani.
Formaggi stagionati
Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino Romano e Grana Padano agiscono come condimenti, aggiungendo sale e umami a pasta, risotti e zuppe.
Tecnica del risotto
Il riso Arborio o Carnaroli viene tostato, quindi alimentato gradualmente con brodo caldo mescolando, rilasciando amido per una consistenza cremosa senza panna.
Salumi
Prosciutto di Parma, guanciale e pancetta conferiscono un sapore concentrato di maiale; guanciale definisce specificatamente carbonara e amatriciana.
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Tendenzadinner
Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
Crispy charred crust, San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella and basil — the pizza that started it all.
105 min480 calMedium
★4.8(5,210)
Nuovodinner
Creamy Mushroom Risotto (Risotto ai Funghi)
Velvety Arborio rice cooked to perfection with porcini mushrooms, white wine and Parmesan.
50 min520 calMedium
★4.7(2,190)
Tendenzadinner
Classic Lasagna Bolognese
Layer upon layer of slow-cooked meat ragù, silky béchamel and fresh pasta sheets — Italy's ultimate Sunday dish.
220 min680 calHard
★4.9(7,230)
Tendenzadessert
Classic Tiramisu
Coffee-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream and cocoa — Italy's most beloved dessert.
30 min420 calEasy
★4.9(9,140)
Tendenzadinner
Cacio e Pepe – Rome's Two-Ingredient Pasta Perfection
Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano and cracked black pepper — deceptively simple, technically demanding.
25 min580 calMedium
★4.8(22,100)
dinner
Pasta all'Amatriciana – Guanciale, Tomato and Pecorino Pasta
Bucatini with crispy guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes and Pecorino Romano — the most beloved of Roman pasta sauces.
30 min620 calEasy
★4.9(18,700)
dinner
Potato Gnocchi with Basil Pesto – Light, Pillowy and Intensely Fragrant
Soft homemade potato gnocchi tossed in vibrant Genovese basil pesto — the definitive Italian comfort dish.
70 min540 calMedium
★4.7(14,300)
starter
Bruschetta al Pomodoro – Grilled Bread with Fresh Tomato and Basil
Grilled sourdough rubbed with garlic, topped with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and the best olive oil you own.
20 min240 calEasy
★4.8(31,400)
starter
Sicilian Arancini – Crispy Fried Rice Balls with Meat Ragù
Golden-fried risotto balls filled with slow-cooked ragù, peas and mozzarella — Sicily's iconic street food.
150 min480 calHard
★4.8(16,700)
Tendenzadessert
Classic Italian Tiramisù – Coffee-Soaked Ladyfingers with Mascarpone Cream
Espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone cream and a generous dusting of cocoa — Italy's most beloved dessert.
30 min420 calMedium
★4.9(42,100)
dinner
Milanese Osso Buco – Slow-Braised Veal Shin with Gremolata
Fork-tender braised veal shanks in white wine and tomato, finished with lemon-parsley gremolata.
140 min480 calMedium
★4.8(11,800)
Tendenzadinner
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese Recipe
Rich, slow-cooked Bolognese meat sauce with beef, pork, soffritto, wine and milk — served with spaghetti. This authentic spaghetti Bolognese recipe is the world's most popular pasta dish, made properly from scratch.
170 min580 calMedium
★4.9(15,600)
Tendenzadinner
Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe — Silky, Creamy, 4-Ingredient Pasta
The authentic Roman fettuccine Alfredo — silky fettuccine tossed with Parmigiano-Reggiano, butter and pasta water into a luxuriously creamy sauce. No cream, no garlic, just four ingredients and perfect technique.
20 min560 calEasy
★4.8(9,430)
Tendenzadinner
Penne all'Arrabbiata Recipe — Spicy Roman Tomato Pasta
Classic Roman penne arrabbiata — pasta in a fiery, garlicky tomato sauce. This easy 20-minute pasta recipe is bold, vegan and one of Italy's most beloved quick dinners. 'Arrabbiata' means 'angry' — named for its heat.
25 min420 calEasy
★4.7(6,720)
dinner
Pasta Primavera Recipe — Spring Vegetable Pasta
Bright, fresh pasta primavera loaded with seasonal vegetables tossed in a light garlic and olive oil sauce. This easy pasta primavera recipe is the ultimate spring and summer pasta — vegetarian, colourful and ready in 30 minutes.
35 min480 calEasy
★4.6(4,580)
dinner
Chicken Parmesan
Crispy breaded chicken cutlets topped with marinara and melted mozzarella.
55 min620 calMedium
★4.9(11,800)
dinner
Meatball Marinara
Tender Italian-American meatballs simmered in a rich, garlicky marinara sauce.
70 min440 calMedium
★4.8(8,600)
dinner
Spaghetti and Meatballs
Classic spaghetti tossed in marinara with tender homemade meatballs.
80 min680 calMedium
★4.9(12,400)
dessert
Amaretti
Crisp-edged, chewy-centered Italian almond cookies made with just egg whites, sugar, and ground almonds.
38 min110 calMedium
★4.6(923)
dinner
Pasta con Acciughe
Southern Italian pasta tossed with anchovies, garlic, chili, and toasted breadcrumbs for a savory, umami-rich dish.
28 min480 calEasy
★4.5(2,021)
dinner
Anellini al Forno
Sicilian baked ring-shaped pasta with ragu, peas, and cheese, formed into a golden, sliceable timballo.
80 min520 calMedium
★4.4(898)
breakfast
Italian Anise Bread
Soft, lightly sweet Italian loaf scented with anise seed, traditionally baked for Easter and holidays.
60 min230 calMedium
★4.7(1,052)
dinner
Anolini in Brodo
Tiny stuffed pasta from Parma filled with slow-braised beef and parmesan, served in rich capon broth.
330 min380 calHard
★4.4(1,821)
dinner
Arista di Maiale
Tuscan roast pork loin studded with garlic, rosemary, and fennel for a fragrant, golden Sunday roast.
100 min360 calMedium
★4.6(529)
lunch
Artichoke Pasta
Bright spring pasta with tender artichokes, garlic, lemon, and parmesan in a light, glossy sauce.
45 min460 calEasy
★4.6(658)
dinner
Asparagus Risotto
Creamy Northern Italian risotto with sweet spring asparagus, white wine, and parmesan.
50 min440 calMedium
★4.6(1,629)
dinner
Baccalà
Italian salt cod braised with tomatoes, olives, and capers into a tender, savory Mediterranean stew.
70 min340 calMedium
★4.6(2,678)
dinner
Bacon Carbonara
Silky Roman pasta with eggs, pecorino, black pepper, and crisp bacon, made entirely without cream.
30 min560 calMedium
★4.7(3,440)
Tendenzabread
Classic Italian Focaccia Bread
Pillowy, olive oil-rich Ligurian flatbread with a crispy bottom crust, dimpled top and flaky sea salt — no kneading required.
45 min280 calEasy
★4.8(58,700)
dessert
Classic Italian Panna Cotta
Silky-smooth Italian cream dessert set with just enough gelatine to tremble on the spoon — served with fresh berry coulis.
25 min380 calEasy
★4.7(38,900)
Nuovolunch
White Bean Tuna Salad
Italian-style salad of cannellini beans, tuna, and fresh herbs.
10 min380 calEasy
★4.6(1,500)
Nuovodinner
Lentil Bolognese
Hearty plant-based Bolognese sauce made with green lentils.
45 min420 calEasy
★4.6(1,900)
Nuovodinner
Aglio e Olio Pasta
Classic Roman pasta with garlic, olive oil, and chili flakes.
12 min480 calEasy
★4.7(3,200)
Nuovolunch
Caprese Salad
Fresh tomato, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil.
5 min310 calEasy
★4.6(3,800)
Nuovosnack
Bruschetta
Toasted garlic bread topped with fresh tomato, basil, and olive oil.
10 min220 calEasy
★4.5(3,100)
Nuovodinner
Zucchini Noodle Carbonara
Keto carbonara with zucchini noodles, crispy pancetta, and egg.
20 min380 calMedium
★4.6(1,800)
Nuovodinner
Spaghetti Carbonara (Authentic Roman Recipe)
The real Roman carbonara — silky egg and Pecorino Romano sauce, crispy guanciale, no cream ever. A masterclass in technique over ingredients.
30 min720 calMedium
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodinner
Lasagne alla Bolognese (Authentic Baked Lasagne)
The original layered pasta from Bologna — slow-cooked beef ragù, creamy béchamel and wide egg pasta sheets baked until golden and bubbling.
225 min520 calHard
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodinner
Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)
Milan's golden risotto tinted and perfumed with saffron — creamy, buttery and deeply savoury, the classic partner to ossobuco.
40 min520 calMedium
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodessert
Tiramisù (Authentic Italian Recipe)
The real Italian tiramisù — espresso-soaked savoiardi, mascarpone-egg cream, cocoa dusting and nothing artificial. Rich, light and impossible to stop eating.
30 min420 calMedium
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodinner
Pizza Margherita (Authentic Neapolitan Recipe)
The original Neapolitan pizza — thin char-blistered crust, San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella and fresh basil. Simple perfection.
40 min480 calMedium
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovostarter
Arancini Siciliani (Sicilian Fried Rice Balls)
Sicily's iconic golden fried rice balls stuffed with ragù, peas and melting mozzarella — crispy outside, rich and gooey inside.
85 min480 calMedium
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodessert
Panna Cotta (Classic Vanilla)
Italy's most elegant simple dessert — just-set cream perfumed with vanilla, served with berry coulis or caramel. Silky, wobbly and effortlessly impressive.
20 min340 calEasy
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovobread
Focaccia Genovese (Ligurian Olive Oil Flatbread)
Genoa's famous olive oil flatbread — dimpled, pillowy, generously oiled and scattered with sea salt. The definitive focaccia.
45 min310 calEasy
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodinner
Pasta all'Amatriciana (Roman Tomato and Guanciale Pasta)
Rome's other great pasta — smoky guanciale, San Marzano tomatoes, Pecorino Romano and a pinch of chilli. Bold, simple and deeply satisfying.
35 min680 calEasy
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodinner
Gnocchi al Burro e Salvia (Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter)
Pillowy homemade potato gnocchi tossed in browned sage butter — one of Italy's most comforting and elegant pasta dishes.
75 min520 calMedium
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovosnack
Pesto alla Genovese (Authentic Basil Pesto)
Genoa's bright green basil sauce made by hand in a mortar — fresh basil, Ligurian olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan and Pecorino. No cooking required.
15 min180 calEasy
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovosnack
Caponata Siciliana (Sweet and Sour Aubergine Stew)
Sicily's addictive sweet-and-sour aubergine relish with olives, capers, celery and tomato — equally delicious warm, at room temperature or cold.
60 min190 calEasy
★4.8(1,000)
Nuovodinner
Saltimbocca alla Romana (Roman Veal with Prosciutto and Sage)
One of Rome's most famous secondi — thin veal escalopes wrapped in prosciutto and sage, pan-fried and finished with white wine butter sauce.
20 min320 calEasy
★4.8(1,000)
dessert
Classic Tiramisu
The ultimate Italian coffee dessert — layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream, dusted with bittersweet cocoa.
30 min420 calMedium
★4.9(3,650)
dinner
Osso Buco alla Milanese
Meltingly tender braised veal shanks in a rich saffron-scented tomato broth, finished with bright, herby gremolata — the pride of Milan.
145 min520 calHard
★4.8(1,120)
dessert
Tiramisu
Italy's most beloved dessert — espresso-soaked savoiardi layered with a cloud-light mascarpone cream, dusted with bitter cocoa.
30 min430 calEasy
★4.9(4,512)
dessert
Sicilian Cannoli
Sicily's iconic fried pastry shells filled with sweetened ricotta cream, studded with chocolate chips and candied orange peel.
90 min310 calHard
★4.8(1,876)
Nuovodinner
Cacio e Pepe Perfetto
Rome's iconic pasta of cheese and pepper — three ingredients, demanding perfect technique for an impossibly creamy sauce.
30 min580 calHard
★4.9(3,450)
Nuovosoup
Ribollita (Tuscan Bread & Bean Soup)
A thick, deeply nourishing Tuscan soup of cannellini beans, cavolo nero and stale bread — better on day two when 'reboiled'.
110 min440 calEasy
★4.8(1,560)
Nuovodinner
Osso Buco alla Milanese
Braised veal shanks in white wine, tomatoes and gremolata, served on saffron risotto — Milan's most celebrated dish.
140 min620 calMedium
★4.9(1,760)
Nuovostarter
Vitello Tonnato (Veal with Tuna Sauce)
Cold sliced veal blanketed in a silky tuna, caper and anchovy mayonnaise — a Piedmontese masterpiece of unlikely flavour harmony.
120 min380 calMedium
★4.7(1,020)
dinner
Cacio e Pepe
Roman pasta with Pecorino Romano cheese and black pepper, nothing else
20 min620 calMedium
★4.8(1,420)
dinner
Risotto Milanese
Creamy saffron-infused rice from Lombardy with Parmesan and butter
40 min480 calMedium
★4.8(1,080)
starter
Arancini
Sicilian fried rice balls with ragù, peas, and mozzarella filling
55 min480 calHard
★4.7(940)
dinner
Osso Buco
Braised veal shanks in tomato and white wine sauce with gremolata
140 min420 calMedium
★4.9(1,200)
dinner
Tortellini in Parmesan Cream — Bottura-Inspired
Hand-rolled meat tortellini in a rich Parmigiano-Reggiano cream — an homage to Massimo Bottura's deep love for Modenese tradition.
115 min685 calHard
★4.9(412)
dinner
Wild Mushroom Risotto — Carluccio-Inspired
Carnaroli rice slowly stirred with porcini, chanterelles and Parmigiano — Antonio Carluccio's beloved 'MOF MOF' philosophy in one bowl.
45 min485 calMedium
★4.8(612)
dinner
Modenese Risotto Cacio e Pepe — Bottura-Inspired
Carnaroli risotto finished with aged Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, abundant cracked pepper and a few drops of traditional Modenese balsamic.
35 min512 calMedium
★4.9(387)
Tendenzadinner
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
Spaghetti, tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil cooked in a single pot — pasta water becomes the sauce in 12 minutes flat.
17 min545 calEasy
★4.8(3,284)
dinner
Italian Stuffed Bell Peppers
Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned ground beef, rice, tomato and Parmigiano — a complete one-dish dinner from a single tray.
65 min542 calEasy
★4.8(2,412)
dinner
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Roman veal cutlets with prosciutto, sage, and white wine — three ingredients, perfect harmony.
25 min380 calEasy
★4.9(2,140)
dinner
Pasta alla Norma
Sicilian pasta with eggplant, tomatoes, basil, and salty ricotta — Mediterranean summer in a plate.
50 min580 calEasy
★4.9(1,980)
starter
Vitello Tonnato
Cold sliced veal with creamy tuna sauce and capers — Piedmont's elegant summer antipasto.
120 min320 calMedium
★4.8(1,240)
Nuovodinner
Spaghetti alla Bottarga
Sardinian pasta with grated cured mullet roe, garlic, and olive oil — five ingredients, oceanic intensity.
17 min580 calEasy
★4.9(980)
Nuovodinner
Gnocchi alla Romana
Roman semolina dumplings — discs of cooked semolina layered with butter and Parmesan, baked until golden.
55 min510 calEasy
★4.8(540)
Nuovodinner
Gnocchi di Patate Fatti in Casa
Pillowy Italian potato dumplings — the technique demands patience but the result is what Italian grandmothers have made for 400 years.
135 min420 calMedium
★4.9(1,640)
Nuovodinner
Carbonara Romana Classica
Rome's signature pasta — guanciale, eggs, Pecorino Romano, black pepper. No cream. Ever.
25 min680 calMedium
★4.9(4,280)
Nuovodinner
Pasta alla Norma (Sicilian Eggplant Pasta with Ricotta Salata)
Sicily's homage to the opera Norma: rigatoni with fried eggplant, tomato, basil, and showers of grated salty ricotta salata.
60 min680 calEasy
★4.9(2,850)
Nuovodinner
Pasta alla Norma (Sicilian Aubergine Pasta)
Catania's classic Sicilian pasta: rigatoni in a tomato-basil sauce with fried aubergine and a generous blanket of salted ricotta salata.
60 min680 calEasy
★4.9(1,124)
Nuovodinner
Osso Buco alla Milanese (Braised Veal Shanks)
Milan's iconic braise of veal shanks slow-cooked with wine, broth and gremolata — meltingly tender meat with marrow scooped from the bone.
175 min720 calHard
★4.9(650)
Nuovodinner
Saltimbocca alla Romana (Veal with Prosciutto and Sage)
Rome's classic veal scaloppine layered with prosciutto and fresh sage, pan-fried in butter and finished with a quick white-wine sauce.
23 min420 calEasy
★4.8(540)
Nuovodessert
Classic Tiramisu (Italian Coffee Mascarpone Dessert)
Italy's most famous dessert — espresso-soaked savoiardi layered with airy mascarpone-zabaglione cream and dusted with bitter cocoa.
35 min480 calMedium
★4.9(2,680)
Nuovostarter
Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant)
Sicily's iconic vegetable agrodolce — slow-cooked eggplant, celery, olives and capers with a bright sweet-sour finish of vinegar and sugar, served warm or at room temperature.
75 min280 calEasy
★4.8(920)
Nuovolunch
Frittata di Pasta (Neapolitan Pasta Omelette)
Naples' genius leftover dish — yesterday's spaghetti bound in eggs and Parmigiano, pan-fried into a golden-crusted cake that's as good at a beach picnic as it is for dinner.
28 min460 calEasy
★4.8(290)
Nuovostarter
Bruschetta al Pomodoro (Italian Tomato Bruschetta)
Toasted bread rubbed with garlic and topped with diced tomato, basil, and olive oil — summer's simplest, most perfect appetizer.
15 min240 calEasy
★4.7(2,340)
Nuovodinner
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Slow-simmered meat ragù tossed with ribbon pasta and parmesan.
110 min610 calMedium
★4.9(4,980)
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Saffron Lentil Stew Italian
Saffron Lentil Stew Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
35 min560 calHard
★4.9(3,960)
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Charred Citrus Chicken Italian
Charred Citrus Chicken Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
50 min563 calEasy
★4.7(3,997)
Nuovodinner
Silken Tofu Noodles Italian
Silken Tofu Noodles Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
65 min566 calMedium
★4.8(4,034)
Nuovodinner
Slow-Simmered Beef Italian
Slow-Simmered Beef Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
80 min569 calHard
★4.9(4,071)
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Roasted Eggplant Casserole Italian
Roasted Eggplant Casserole Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
95 min572 calEasy
★4.7(4,108)
Nuovodinner
Golden Chickpea Curry Italian
Golden Chickpea Curry Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
35 min575 calMedium
★4.8(4,145)
Nuovodinner
Coconut Fish Stew Italian
Coconut Fish Stew Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
50 min578 calHard
★4.9(4,182)
Nuovodinner
Spiced Pork Skewers Italian
Spiced Pork Skewers Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
65 min581 calEasy
★4.7(4,219)
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Herbed Rice Pilaf Italian
Herbed Rice Pilaf Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
80 min584 calMedium
★4.8(4,256)
Nuovodinner
Crisp Vegetable Fritters Italian
Crisp Vegetable Fritters Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
95 min587 calHard
★4.9(4,293)
Nuovodinner
Smoky Tomato Pasta Italian
Smoky Tomato Pasta Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
35 min590 calEasy
★4.7(4,330)
Nuovodinner
Cinnamon Rice Pudding Italian
Cinnamon Rice Pudding Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
50 min593 calMedium
★4.8(4,367)
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Harissa Roasted Vegetables Italian
Harissa Roasted Vegetables Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
65 min596 calHard
★4.9(4,404)
Nuovodinner
Ginger Miso Soup Italian
Ginger Miso Soup Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
80 min599 calEasy
★4.7(4,441)
Nuovodinner
Sesame Noodle Salad Italian
Sesame Noodle Salad Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
95 min602 calMedium
★4.8(4,478)
Nuovodinner
Lemony Baked Fish Italian
Lemony Baked Fish Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
35 min605 calHard
★4.9(4,515)
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Spiced Mushroom Pie Italian
Spiced Mushroom Pie Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
50 min608 calEasy
★4.7(4,552)
Nuovodinner
Tomato Lamb Ragout Italian
Tomato Lamb Ragout Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
65 min611 calMedium
★4.8(4,589)
Nuovodinner
Savory Oat Bowl Italian
Savory Oat Bowl Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
80 min614 calHard
★4.9(4,626)
Nuovodinner
Cocoa Orange Cake Italian
Cocoa Orange Cake Italian with olive oil, garlic, tomato and long-simmered comfort.
95 min617 calEasy
★4.7(4,663)
Nuovolunch
Sicilian Lemon Eggplant Rice Bowl
Sicilian Lemon Eggplant Rice Bowl brings italian flavor into a practical home recipe with chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and hard cheese, and a finish of basil.
37 min434 calHard
★4.6(1,660)
Nuovosoup
Tuscan White Bean Soup
Tuscan White Bean Soup brings italian flavor into a practical home recipe with white fish, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and hard cheese, and a finish of basil.
63 min456 calEasy
★4.6(1,707)
Nuovodinner
Calabrian Tomato Chili Skillet Dinner
Calabrian Tomato Chili Skillet Dinner brings italian flavor into a practical home recipe with lamb mince, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and hard cheese, and a finish of basil.
59 min478 calMedium
★4.7(1,754)
Nuovosalad
Liguria Basil Zucchini Salad
Liguria Basil Zucchini Salad brings italian flavor into a practical home recipe with roasted carrots, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and hard cheese, and a finish of basil.
70 min500 calMedium
★4.8(1,801)
Nuovodessert
Venetian Saffron Chicken Dessert
Venetian Saffron Chicken Dessert brings italian flavor into a practical home recipe with almonds, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and hard cheese, and a finish of basil.
50 min364 calEasy
★4.4(1,848)
Nuovolunch
Sicilian Lemon Herb Grain Bowl
Sicilian Lemon Herb Grain Bowl turns italian pantry flavors into a complete grain bowl with salmon, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
30 min380 calMedium
★4.7(1,860)
Nuovosoup
Tuscan Smoky Tomato Soup
Tuscan Smoky Tomato Soup turns italian pantry flavors into a complete soup with white fish, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
51 min401 calMedium
★4.8(1,891)
Nuovodinner
Calabrian Sesame Lime Stew
Calabrian Sesame Lime Stew turns italian pantry flavors into a complete stew with chicken legs, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
62 min422 calHard
★4.3(1,922)
Nuovodinner
Liguria Charred Pepper Noodles
Liguria Charred Pepper Noodles turns italian pantry flavors into a complete noodle dish with wheat noodles, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
73 min443 calMedium
★4.4(1,953)
Nuovosalad
Venetian Green Herb Salad
Venetian Green Herb Salad turns italian pantry flavors into a complete salad with grilled chicken, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
46 min464 calMedium
★4.5(1,984)
Nuovobread
Roman Lemon Herb Flatbread
Roman Lemon Herb Flatbread turns italian pantry flavors into a complete flatbread with flatbread dough, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
35 min485 calEasy
★4.5(2,015)
Nuovodinner
Umbrian Smoky Tomato Traybake
Umbrian Smoky Tomato Traybake turns italian pantry flavors into a complete traybake with sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
51 min506 calMedium
★4.6(2,046)
Nuovosnack
Piedmont Sesame Lime Fritters
Piedmont Sesame Lime Fritters turns italian pantry flavors into a complete fritters with salted fish, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
53 min527 calMedium
★4.7(2,077)
Nuovobreakfast
Naples Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate
Naples Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate turns italian pantry flavors into a complete breakfast plate with yogurt, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
42 min548 calHard
★4.8(2,108)
Nuovodessert
Emilia Green Herb Dessert
Emilia Green Herb Dessert turns italian pantry flavors into a complete dessert with coconut, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
64 min318 calMedium
★4.3(2,139)
Nuovolunch
Italian Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl
Italian Market Lemon Herb Rice Bowl brings italian flavor to a practical rice bowl built with chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
32 min385 calMedium
★4.7(1,940)
Nuovosoup
Italian Village Smoky Tomato Soup
Italian Village Smoky Tomato Soup brings italian flavor to a practical soup built with mushrooms, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
55 min406 calMedium
★4.8(1,969)
Nuovodinner
Italian Garden Sesame Lime Skillet
Italian Garden Sesame Lime Skillet brings italian flavor to a practical skillet dinner built with cauliflower, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
66 min427 calHard
★4.3(1,998)
Nuovodinner
Italian Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles
Italian Harbor Charred Pepper Noodles brings italian flavor to a practical noodle dish built with rice noodles, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
77 min448 calMedium
★4.4(2,027)
Nuovosalad
Italian Mountain Green Herb Salad
Italian Mountain Green Herb Salad brings italian flavor to a practical salad built with grilled chicken, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
48 min469 calMedium
★4.5(2,056)
Nuovobread
Italian Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread
Italian Festival Lemon Herb Flatbread brings italian flavor to a practical flatbread built with flatbread dough, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
37 min490 calEasy
★4.5(2,085)
Nuovodinner
Italian Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake
Italian Homestyle Smoky Tomato Traybake brings italian flavor to a practical traybake built with sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
55 min511 calMedium
★4.6(2,114)
Nuovosnack
Italian Street Sesame Lime Fritters
Italian Street Sesame Lime Fritters brings italian flavor to a practical fritters built with salted fish, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
55 min532 calMedium
★4.7(2,143)
Nuovobreakfast
Italian Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate
Italian Golden Charred Pepper Breakfast Plate brings italian flavor to a practical breakfast plate built with beans, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
44 min553 calHard
★4.8(2,172)
Nuovodessert
Italian Weeknight Green Herb Dessert
Italian Weeknight Green Herb Dessert brings italian flavor to a practical dessert built with coconut, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and aged cheese, and a fresh basil finish.
68 min323 calMedium
★4.3(2,201)
Nuovolunch
Italian Lemon-Herb Risotto Bowl
Creamy arborio rice risotto brightened with lemon zest, parmesan, and fresh herbs, finished with a poached egg.
40 min460 calMedium
★4.2(23)
Nuovosoup
Pappa al Pomodoro (Tuscan Bread-Tomato Soup)
A rustic Tuscan soup that turns stale bread, ripe tomatoes, and olive oil into something warm and deeply comforting.
35 min310 calEasy
★4.6(67)
Nuovodinner
Chicken Piccata Skillet
Pan-seared chicken cutlets in a bright, buttery lemon-caper sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.
35 min420 calEasy
★4.5(75)
Nuovosalad
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
A juicy summer salad of stale bread, ripe tomatoes, and fresh herbs tossed in a sharp vinaigrette.
20 min290 calEasy
★4.5(77)
Nuovodinner
Chicken Cacciatore Traybake
A one-pan hunter-style chicken bake with peppers, tomatoes, olives, and white wine.
60 min480 calMedium
★4.3(79)
Nuovosnack
Zucchini Fritters (Frittelle di Zucchine)
Crisp pan-fried zucchini fritters bound with Parmesan and egg, a classic Italian summer snack.
35 min220 calEasy
★4.6(79)
Nuovobreakfast
Italian Breakfast Plate with Cornetto, Espresso, and Fresh Fruit
A simple Italian-style breakfast plate built around a flaky cornetto, fresh fruit, and strong coffee.
15 min340 calEasy
★4.6(86)
Nuovodessert
Limoncello Tiramisu
A citrus twist on classic tiramisu, layering ladyfingers soaked in limoncello with mascarpone cream.
30 min380 calMedium
★4.5(55)
Nuovodinner
Peperonata (Italian Braised Peppers and Tomatoes)
Sweet bell peppers slow-braised with tomatoes, onions, and garlic until silky and deeply flavored.
55 min190 calEasy
★4.1(84)
Nuovolunch
Piadina with Prosciutto, Arugula, and Stracchino
A soft Italian flatbread folded around creamy stracchino cheese, prosciutto, and peppery arugula.
35 min420 calEasy
★4.6(32)
Nuovodinner
Grilled Swordfish alla Siciliana
Grilled swordfish steaks topped with a bright Sicilian salsa of tomatoes, capers, and olives.
25 min320 calEasy
★4.4(75)
Nuovodinner
Peperoni Ripieni (Italian Stuffed Peppers)
Bell peppers stuffed with a savory mix of rice, ground beef, Parmesan, and herbs, baked until tender.
75 min410 calMedium
★4.4(35)
Nuovosalad
Farro Salad with Mint, Tomatoes, and Feta
A nutty farro grain salad tossed with fresh mint, cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta in a lemon dressing.
40 min340 calEasy
★4.6(67)
Nuovodinner
Cacciucco (Tuscan Fish Stew)
A hearty Tuscan seafood stew simmered in a garlicky tomato broth with a splash of red wine.
70 min380 calHard
★4.6(69)
Nuovostarter
Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-and-Sour Eggplant)
A rich Sicilian eggplant dish balancing sweet, sour, and salty notes with capers, olives, and vinegar.
60 min260 calMedium
★4.6(28)
Nuovosnack
Arancini (Sicilian Rice Balls)
Crispy fried Sicilian rice balls stuffed with a savory ragù and mozzarella center.
70 min380 calHard
★4.1(45)
Nuovodinner
Risotto alla Milanese
Classic saffron-infused Milanese risotto, creamy and golden, finished with butter and Parmesan.
40 min420 calMedium
★4.3(49)
Nuovodinner
Italian Toasted Fennel and Chile Pasta (Pasta con Finocchio)
A simple pasta tossed with olive oil, toasted fennel seeds, garlic, and chile flakes -- rustic southern Italian flavor.
30 min520 calEasy
★4.5(44)
Nuovolunch
Italian Porchetta-Style Pork Sandwich with Black Pepper
Slow-roasted fennel and black pepper crusted pork shoulder, sliced thin and piled high on crusty bread.
230 min560 calMedium
★4.6(49)
Nuovodinner
Italian Herb Butter Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Tender beef and pork meatballs enriched with a swirl of garlic-herb butter, simmered in a simple San Marzano tomato sauce.
75 min440 calMedium
★4.7(68)
Nuovosoup
Italian Saffron White Bean Stew (Fagioli allo Zafferano)
Creamy cannellini beans simmered in a saffron-infused broth with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.
105 min290 calEasy
★4.5(37)
Nuovobreakfast
Italian Garlic and Herb Frittata (Frittata all'Aglio)
A rustic Italian egg frittata packed with deeply browned garlic, parsley, and Parmesan, cooked slowly until just set.
30 min260 calEasy
★4.4(35)
Nuovodinner
Italian Mint and Parmesan Polenta
Creamy stone-ground polenta finished with butter, Parmesan, and a generous handful of fresh mint for brightness.
45 min340 calEasy
★4.3(28)
Nuovodinner
Italian Lemon-Pepper Baked Branzino
Whole branzino baked with lemon slices, cracked black pepper, and herbs until the flesh is flaky and fragrant.
40 min320 calEasy
★4.6(40)
Nuovodinner
Italian Caramelized Onion and Gorgonzola Tart
A rustic open-faced tart with slow-cooked sweet onions and tangy Gorgonzola on a flaky puff pastry base.
75 min380 calMedium
★4.5(34)
Nuovosalad
Italian Chopped Salad with Toasted Fennel Vinaigrette
A crunchy chopped salad of salami, provolone, and chickpeas tossed in a toasted fennel seed vinaigrette.
30 min420 calEasy
★4.4(32)
Nuovodinner
Italian Herb Butter Roast Chicken (Pollo al Forno)
A whole chicken rubbed under the skin with garlic-herb butter and roasted until deeply golden and juicy.
95 min480 calMedium
★4.7(58)
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Nuovodinner
Italian Saffron Roasted Vegetables with Herb Gremolata
Root vegetables roasted with a saffron-infused olive oil, finished with a bright lemon-garlic-parsley gremolata.
50 min220 calEasy
★4.4(29)
Nuovodessert
Italian Browned Butter Garlic Bread Pudding (Panettone-Style)
A rich, custardy bread pudding made from panettone, with a swirl of browned butter and toasted garlic bread crumb topping.
65 min380 calMedium
★4.3(26)
Nuovobreakfast
Farinata-Style Tomato and Pepper Chickpea Pancake
A thin, crisp Ligurian chickpea flatbread topped with roasted tomato and sweet pepper, baked hot and fast.
62 min250 calHard
★4.2(23)
Nuovolunch
Farro Bowl with Roasted Vegetables and Scallion Gremolata
A hearty Italian farro bowl topped with roasted vegetables and a bright lemon-scallion gremolata.
66 min420 calEasy
★4.4(41)
Nuovodinner
Sicilian Shrimp and Saffron Rice
Sicilian-style saffron rice studded with garlicky shrimp, lemon, and a scatter of toasted almonds.
44 min460 calHard
★4.4(83)
Nuovolunch
Tuscan Lentil and Roasted Pepper Bowl
Earthy Italian lentils simmered with tomato and rosemary, topped with sweet roasted peppers and shaved Parmesan.
38 min380 calMedium
★4.4(55)
Nuovodinner
Rice and Herb Stuffed Peppers, Italian Style (Peperoni Ripieni)
Bell peppers stuffed with rice, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, baked until tender and lightly browned on top.
42 min280 calHard
★4.4(73)
Nuovodinner
Baked Ziti with Roasted Vegetables and Toasted Sesame Breadcrumbs
A hearty baked ziti loaded with roasted seasonal vegetables and finished with a crisp, sesame-flecked breadcrumb topping.
62 min520 calMedium
★4.3(46)
Nuovodinner
Caprese-Style Italian Chicken Burger
A juicy chicken burger seasoned with Italian herbs, topped with fresh tomato, basil, and melted mozzarella caprese-style.
70 min500 calEasy
★4.6(46)
Nuovodessert
Panna Cotta with Toasted Sesame and Lime
Silky Italian panna cotta infused with toasted sesame and bright lime zest, set just firm enough to hold its shape.
38 min310 calEasy
★4.1(53)
Nuovodinner
Osso Buco Holiday Plate with Saffron Risotto
A festive Milanese plate of slow-braised osso buco with sweet roasted onions, served alongside classic saffron risotto.
42 min680 calMedium
★4.4(58)
Domande frequenti sulle ricette italiane
Per cosa è conosciuta la cucina italiana?▾
La cucina italiana è nota per la pasta, la pizza, i risotti e un approccio regionale in cui i piatti appartengono a luoghi specifici: la carbonara a Roma, il pesto a Genova, la bolognese all'Emilia-Romagna. Il suo segno distintivo è la semplicità: brevi elenchi di ingredienti basati su olio d'oliva di qualità, pomodori, formaggi stagionati come il Parmigiano-Reggiano e carne di maiale stagionata, combinati con una tecnica rigorosa su come la pasta viene cotta e condita.
Qual è la differenza tra il cibo del Nord e del Sud Italia?▾
Il Nord Italia predilige burro, riso, polenta, pasta fresca all'uovo e carni brasate lentamente, piatti come il risotto alla milanese e l'osso buco. Il Sud Italia cucina con olio d'oliva, pasta di semola secca, pomodori e altre verdure e frutti di mare, producendo piatti come la pasta alla norma e la pizza napoletana. Il divario riflette il clima: l’allevamento lattiero-caseario domina il nord, gli uliveti il sud.
Quali sono gli elementi essenziali della dispensa per la cucina italiana?▾
Iniziate con del buon olio extravergine d'oliva, pasta secca in due o tre formati, pomodori interi in scatola alla San Marzano, aglio, acciughe, capperi, origano secco e una fetta di Parmigiano-Reggiano o Pecorino Romano. Aggiungi guanciale o pancetta per la pasta romana e riso Arborio per il risotto. Con questi puoi cucinare decine di piatti classici senza fare acquisti speciali.
Quali piatti italiani dovrebbe cucinare per primi un principiante?▾
Spaghetti aglio e olio insegna l'emulsione della pasta-acqua con quattro ingredienti. La pasta al pomodoro insegna i fondamenti della salsa di pomodoro. La cacio e pepe è più dura di quanto sembri ma richiede solo formaggio, pepe e pasta. Da lì, prova un risotto base e un ragù cotto a fuoco lento. Ognuno costruisce una tecnica fondamentale utilizzata in tutta la cucina.
Il vero cibo italiano è diverso dal cibo italo-americano?▾
Sì. La cucina italo-americana, sviluppata da immigrati dell'Italia meridionale, utilizza più carne, aglio e salsa: gli spaghetti e le polpette, la parmigiana di pollo e le fettuccine Alfredo con panna sono creazioni o adattamenti americani. In Italia le polpette si mangiano separatamente dalla pasta, Alfredo è solo burro e parmigiano, e le porzioni di pasta sono più piccole, servite come primo piatto.
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