Authentic Italian Recipes

Everyone is familiar with the famous Pesto alla Genovese , the classic basil pesto from Liguria. A lesser-known and highly underrated...

Pasta ai quattro formaggi, or “Four Cheese Pasta,” is a classic dish that Italians eat when they’re really in the mood for cheese! It’s a...

As summer draws to a close and autumn approaches, Italians get to work preparing some of their favorite warm-weather ingredients to last...

Pistachio pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment; it can be used as a pasta sauce, on a sandwich, or as a stuffing for involtini...

Pesto alla Genovese is a versatile sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy, and has become a beloved staple in Italian cuisine. This basil...

Everyone knows the famous basil-based “Pesto alla Genovese,” but few outsiders know that there are many different kinds of regional pesto...

This early pesto recipe is the ancestor of the famous Pesto alla Genovese. It couldn’t be more different, though! With no basil at all,...

A basic tomato sauce, whether it’s meant for a plate of spaghetti or an eggplant parmigiana, should be very simple. High quality tomatoes...

This walnut sauce comes from Liguria, home of basil pesto, and is actually just as much of a classic as the latter despite not being as...

Bomba Calabrese ("Calabrian Bomb") is a spicy paste condiment made from a mixture of pickled vegetables. In this recipe, we'll share with...

On paper, this garlic and anchovy dip seems like it would taste rather harsh taste but, in fact, it ends up having a deep, mellow flavor...