Authentic Italian Recipes

This sauce is simple yet powerful. It is one of the basic building blocks of Italian cuisine. You can use it alone as a pasta sauce, or...

Stroncatura (or "struncatura") is a classic Calabrian pasta that was originally made from the floor scraps of whatever the local flour...

Anyone who is somewhat familiar with Italian cuisine knows that a dish of "spaghetti and meatballs" is about as Italian as a mocha...

This cheesy lemon pasta works well with a real, Italian provolone; but please note that "provolone" in the United States and elsewhere...

What is 'nduja? You may have seen it on a trendy menu recently, or heard its name whispered amongst foodie enthusiasts. 'Nduja is a spicy...

A Tuscan specialty, this pasta dish pairs a tomato and garlic base with a thick, satisfying fresh pasta called "pici." Watch the Pasta...

This savory pasta dish has a not-so-savory background: it was traditionally known as the food of choice for Neapolitan prostitutes! Don't...

Torta di Tagliatelle ("Tagliatelle Cake," although it more resembles a pie) is an Italian dessert that boasts several different regional...

Spaghetti all’Assassina is literally a killer plate of pasta! It’s a very simple and easy-to-master recipe, but with a powerful and...

Lasagna alla Bolognese is the “original” (the truth is a bit more complicated) and most famous lasagna in Italy, but that doesn’t mean...

While there are many types of lasagne (plural of “lasagna”) in Italy, Lasagna alla Bolognese is considered by most to be THE lasagna....

Originating in Umbria, this "pasta dolce" (sweet pasta) is a treat often made around All Saint's Day. So it's sort of like a Halloween...

No Italian cook worth his or her salt would dream of simply reheating some leftover pasta and eating it as is. Pasta is a dish best...

The timpano, also known as "timballo," is an impressive pasta dish that verges on the excessive and flirts with indulgence. In essence it...

This is a true (and rare) Italian “one-pot” pasta dish, and an excellent way to use that Parmigiano cheese rind you would otherwise throw...

Pasta alla Carbonara is a classic Italian dish that has gained popularity all around the world. The dish is famous for its smooth and...

Fresh egg pasta is incredibly delicious, and easier to make at home than you might think! While you can use a fancy pasta machine, you...