Italian recipes
41 Italian recipes, laid out like a menu, with every quantity, time and temperature written out.
Mains
- Mushroom RisottoCreamy, slow-stirred rice with deeply browned mushrooms, white wine and plenty of parmesan.45 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Slow Beef Ragu with PappardelleBeef chuck braised low until it falls apart into the sauce. It cooks for three hours, and you only need to be there at the start and the end.3 h 45 min · Medium · Serves 6
- Spicy Vodka RigatoniRigatoni in a blushing tomato cream sauce with chilli heat and a splash of vodka for depth.30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Garlic Prawn LinguineJuicy prawns, plenty of garlic, lemon and parsley, tossed through linguine with a little of the starchy pasta water to make it glossy.20 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Spaghetti Aglio e OlioGarlic gently sizzled in olive oil with chilli and parsley, tossed through spaghetti. Pantry cooking at its best.20 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Spaghetti CarbonaraSpaghetti, crisp pancetta and a silky sauce of egg yolks and pecorino. No cream, ever.25 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Bucatini all’AmatricianaBucatini coated in a punchy tomato sauce with crisp guanciale, chilli and pecorino.35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Italian Sausage and PeppersJuicy Italian sausages simmer with sweet peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes for a hearty one-pan meal.45 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Pasta al PestoA simple Italian pasta tossed with fragrant basil pesto, Parmesan and a splash of pasta water.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Saltimbocca alla RomanaTender veal, savoury prosciutto and fresh sage come together in a buttery white wine pan sauce.30 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Chicken Pesto PastaA fresh basil pesto blitzed while the water boils, tossed through penne with seared chicken and sweet cherry tomatoes.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- High-Protein Cottage Cheese AlfredoA creamy, garlicky Alfredo-style sauce built on blended cottage cheese, with seared chicken and pasta.30 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Pasta al PomodoroWhole plum tomatoes cooked down with garlic and good olive oil into a bright, sweet sauce, tossed with spaghetti and torn basil.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Roman Sausage Pasta (Zozzona)Rigatoni with browned sausage, crisp guanciale, tomato and a silky pecorino and egg yolk finish.40 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Gnocchi with PestoPillowy potato gnocchi are tossed with fragrant basil pesto, parmesan and a little pasta water.20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Insalata di RisoA colourful Italian rice salad with tuna, olives, vegetables and a bright lemon dressing.35 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Linguine alle VongoleA classic Italian pasta of tender clams, garlic, parsley and white wine in a glossy, briny sauce.35 min · Medium · Serves 4
- MuffulettaA generous Italian-inspired sandwich layered with olive salad, cured meats and cheese.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Osso BucoSlow-braised veal shanks with tomato, white wine and a bright lemon and parsley gremolata.2 h 45 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Risotto ai FunghiCreamy Italian mushroom risotto with porcini, Parmesan and a little butter stirred through at the end.45 min · Medium · Serves 4
Soups and stews
- MinestroneA thick Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta and tomatoes. It is even better the next day, so make a big pot.55 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Pasta e FagioliA cosy Italian soup of beans, pasta and vegetables, finished with parmesan and fragrant herbs.50 min · Easy · Serves 4
- RibollitaA hearty Tuscan soup of cannellini beans, cavolo nero and bread, simmered with tomato and fragrant vegetables.1 h 15 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Tortellini en BrodoTender tortellini float in clear, savoury chicken broth with a little parmesan and fresh parsley.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
Salads
Sides and snacks
- BruschettaToasted sourdough topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic and olive oil.20 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Creamy Italian PolentaA comforting Italian side of soft polenta finished with butter and parmesan.40 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Garlic Parmesan Roasted BroccoliCrisp-edged broccoli is tossed with garlic, lemon and savoury Parmesan for an easy Italian-inspired side.30 min · Easy · Serves 4
Desserts and baking
- Easy Creamy TiramisuCoffee-soaked sponge fingers under a light mascarpone cream. No eggs to cook, no oven needed.30 min · Easy · Serves 8
- Garlic BreadA baguette cut deep and filled with soft butter beaten with garlic and parsley, baked in foil until soft inside, then opened up to crisp.25 min · Easy · Serves 4
- Vanilla Panna Cotta with Roasted StrawberriesA soft, barely set cream with jammy roasted strawberries. Make it the day before and it is ready when you are.25 min · Easy · Serves 6
- Almond and Orange BiscottiCrisp twice-baked Italian biscuits with toasted almonds, orange zest and a gentle hint of vanilla.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 12
- Italian CrostataA buttery, lemon-scented tart with a glossy layer of apricot jam and a golden lattice top.1 h 15 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Pizza BiancaA crisp-edged Italian flatbread topped simply with olive oil, rosemary and flaky salt.2 h 25 min · Medium · Serves 6
- ZeppoleLight, crisp Italian doughnuts dusted with sugar and served warm with a hint of lemon.45 min · Medium · Serves 6
- CannoliCrisp, blistered pastry shells filled just before serving with sweet ricotta, chocolate and citrus.1 h 45 min · Medium · Serves 8
- Classic ZabaglioneA cloud-light Italian custard flavoured with sweet Marsala and served warm with fresh berries.20 min · Medium · Serves 4
- Italian AffogatoVanilla gelato meets freshly brewed espresso for a simple Italian dessert served straight away.5 min · Easy · Serves 2
- Italian AmarettiCrisp-edged, chewy almond biscuits scented with bitter almond and dusted with icing sugar.35 min · Easy · Serves 12
- StruffoliTiny golden honey-glazed dough balls, bright with citrus and finished with colourful sprinkles.1 h 5 min · Medium · Serves 8
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