Authentic Italian Recipes

This recipe, which we discovered in the Italian city of Verona, is so far our favorite risotto recipe. It has an incredible balance of acidity and fatty richness that we find irresistible. While it’s an incredible dish that’s worth trying, it does come with a catch… Risotto all’Amarone | Extravagant Italian Wine Risotto Recipe The Ingredients for Risotto all’Amarone As the name suggests, risotto all’Amarone is made with the famous and lauded Amarone red wine. As wine enthusia

Risotto is traditionally a northern Italian dish, where spicy is largely unheard of, so you don’t see many spicy risotto recipes out there. That doesn’t mean it can’t be done, though! This risotto makes use of one of the best flavor combinations out there: Calabrian ‘nduja and Gorgonzola cheese. ‘Nduja & Gorgonzola Risotto | Spicy Italian Risotto Recipe A Note on the Ingredients When looking for ‘nduja, be sure to get some that is made in Spilinga, Calabria, to be sure it’s

Sometimes the simplest foods are the yummiest, and this risotto recipe definitely exemplifies the idea! The ingredients and techniques used are about as basic as can be found in any risotto, but with the addition of one key ingredient: rosemary. This recipe is easy to make, but has an incredible flavor that you won’t find in the handful of popular risotto classics that most people stick to. Risotto al Rosmarino | Italian Rosemary Risotto Recipe Watch the Pasta Grammar video:

This unique, hearty, and flavorful ragù comes from the central Italian region of Umbria, where they tend to specialize in gamier meat...

When most people think of "calamari,” or squid, their minds immediately jump to the famous fried calamari. Calamari fritti is fantastic,...

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

Italians generally look down on chicken as a protein, preferring fattier meat such as pork or beef. The upside of this pickiness is that...

Quattro formaggi, or “four cheese sauce,” is most commonly associated with pasta, risotto, and pizza. But it makes an excellent, cheesy...

If you like thick, hearty soups then this Ligurian recipe is for you! Chickpeas, also known as “garbanzo beans,” provide a filling base...

Pampanella is an incredible Italian pork dish which comes from the oft-forgotten region of Molise. This meat dish is a rarity and little...

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

This unusual risotto, made with strawberries and champagne, seems like it should be a dessert. Far from it! The strawberries add color...

This recipe is quite old—it appears in Italy’s first cookbook, in fact—and was born during one of a number of periods where Italian...

This classic, Roman stuffed tomato dish is perfect for summer. It’s light, refreshing, and always served cold. The tomatoes are filled...

One of our favorite treats from our recent travels through Italy is a humble but delicious dish that’s easy to master, simple to make,...

If you’re looking for a quick, simple and delicious dinner, look no further! This traditional Italian dish is made by poaching eggs in a...

The name of this dish, “in Funghetto,” comes from how hardboiled eggs are cooked in a similar way to mushrooms, or “funghi.” This is a...

This unusual (but delicious) egg dish is made by stewing a sliced frittata—or omelette—in a savory tomato sauce. It’s called “Eggs in...

Particularly in the past (although this is often still the case today), when an Italian family killed a precious pig it was crucial not...

These Christmas cookies from Abruzzo are very simple to make, but deliver a ton of flavor! They’re the kind of cookies that taste so...