Homemade lasagna is a classic, delicious dinner that every family should have in their recipe rotation. PREPARATION TIME Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 1 hour Resting Time 15 minutes Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes Ingredients ▢12 lasagna noodles uncooked ▢4 cups mozzarella cheese shredded and divided ▢½ cup parmesan cheese shredded and divided Tomato Sauce ▢½ pound lean ground […]
Italian Recipes
Spaghetti AND Meatballs
This spaghetti and meatball recipe is the ultimate weeknight family dinner — quick, easy, and picky eater-approved! PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes Total Time: 50 Minutes INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil (plus more for serving) 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 teaspoon dried oregano ¾ teaspoon salt […]
HOMEMADE BREAD AND LASAGNA
What tastes more delicious than cheesy lasagna served with a side of garlic bread? You will know the answer after you have tried my lasagna garlic bread, which is lasagna baked in the center of a French bread loaf! PREPARATION TIME PREP TIME 30 minutes COOK TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME […]
ITALIAN CARBONARA
These days, so many carbonara recipes cheat with cream which is a shame. The traditional method uses raw egg which is mixed vigorously with hot pasta and parmigiana reggiano cheese which transforms into a silky, creamy, luxurious sauce unlike anything you’ve ever had before. Arguably the best pasta dish in […]
Authentic Italian Braciole
In Italy Braciole are called involtini, you can probably found a version of this recipe for each region but the most traditional braciole recipe hails from Campania. Try this out and let us know what you think! PREPARATION TIME Prep Time:15 minutes Cook Time:1 hour Total Time:1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients ▢2 pounds flank steak thinly sliced […]
Minestrone Soup
This vegetarian minestrone soup recipe is my take on the classic Italian vegetable soup. It’s hearty, fresh, and flavorful – just add crusty bread to make it a meal! PREPARATION TIME Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow onion, diced 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more […]
Bucatini with Bacon Sauce and Meatballs
PREPARATION TIME Prep: 30 min Cook: 2 hr Total: 2 hr 30 min Ingredients Deselect All Bacon Sauce: 7 or 8 strips regular bacon 1 large onion, diced 1 clove garlic, minced Salt and freshly ground black pepper Two 28-ounce cans chunky ground tomatoes, such as Pastene Chunky Kitchen Ready Meatballs: Oil, for […]
Arancini with Arrabiata Sauce
These crispy appetizers consist of risotto wrapped around a mozzarella cheese cube, then breaded and fried. Paired with a spicy tomato sauce. PREPARATION TIME total time: 2 hours Ingredients Arancini: about 1 1/4 cups cooked and chilled risotto (recipe below) 10 cubes mozzarella cheese 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned with salt […]
Spaghetti and Meatballs in Tomato-Basil Sauce
Whether you’re looking for a spaghetti sauce with meatballs for your next spaghetti night, a meatball sub, or any other Italian recipe, you have just found the best recipe on the internet. This simple recipe shows you how to make homemade meatballs with a delicious and fresh tomato sauce. We […]
SPEGHITY ALLA PUTTANESCA
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca is a traditional Italian pasta from Naples with a sauce based on pantry essentials. This plants it firmly in the (excellent) emergency-meals collection! You don’t need much salt in Puttanesca sauce because the olives, capers and anchovies provide the seasoning. Don’t skip the anchovies – sauteeing it […]


