Authentic Italian Recipes

There’s a persistent myth floating around that Italians “never mix starches.” Whomever began propagating this misconception clearly has never eaten Riso con le Chnolle, a dish from Valle d’Aosta which is made with an unusual combination of polenta and rice. Riso con le Chnolle | Cheesy Italian Polenta & Rice Recipe The polenta, shaped into a layer of round gnocchi, forms a soft, cheesy base which is covered with a blanket of sticky rice that crisps up slightly in the oven. Th

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

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

These fried bites of cheesy rice are a delicious appetizer that will keep you coming back for more! This recipe comes courtesy of Eva’s...

This hearty risotto is perfect for autumn! The natural sweetness of the chestnuts goes well with the earthy mushroom flavor. If you have...

This simple risotto is quite basic, other than the important addition of tomato sauce. It's one of our favorites! Give it a try, it won't...

It's not every day we share one of Eva's not-so-Italian creations, but this is one of them! It's very important to use a non-starchy...

In Sicilian dialect, "Risu Niru" means "black rice." This sweet rice dessert is so-called because of the addition of chocolate. It was...

This classic, Italian veal dish is most commonly served with Risotto alla Milanese. Check out our risotto recipe here! While one whole...

This traditional, southern Italian dish bakes layers of potatoes, rice and fresh mussels into a delicious but unusual casserole that is...

Most Italian food fanatics are familiar with the famous pasta dish "cacio e pepe," but few have ever thought to make the risotto version!...

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil - 1/3 large...

Watch the Pasta Grammar video where we make this recipe here: For this recipe, you will need: - 1 large ripe tomato - 3-4 leaves fresh...

In Sicily, arancini (or arancine in Palermo) come in many varieties with different fillings. This recipe is for the most classic...

While Italians do eat pasta salads, many prefer a cold rice salad on a hot day. With the correct rice, such a salad maintains an al dente...