Italian Recipes

Bring the taste of Italy to your kitchen with the best Italian recipes! Make classic dishes like rich lasagna, flavorful pasta alla Norma, and classic Tiramisu.

This collection blends traditional and modern Italian cuisine, featuring pasta, main dishes, salads, and amazing desserts—all bursting with authentic flavor.

    Italian Peach Cookies Recipe (Pesche Dolci)

    Italian Peach Cookies Recipe (Pesche Dolci)

    By 40 mins
    5 from 2 votes

    If you’re looking for an easy dessert that’s guaranteed to impress, give my recipe for Italian Peach Cookies a try. Also known as Pesche Dolci (or “sweet…

    Thick Italian Hot Chocolate with Real Chocolate

    Thick Italian Hot Chocolate with Real Chocolate

    By 15 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    Chocoholics, rejoice! My rich, dark, and wonderfully thick Italian Hot Chocolate recipe is guaranteed to satisfy any serious craving. Best of all, it’s made with just 6…

    The Best Creamy Tuscan Chicken | Easy One-Pan Dinner

    The Best Creamy Tuscan Chicken | Easy One-Pan Dinner

    By 5 mins
    5 from 2 votes

    Next time you need an easy weeknight win, make my rich and creamy Tuscan Chicken with sun dried tomatoes and spinach. This cozy, cold-weather dinner is ready…

    Best Italian Tiramisu | Classic & Easy Recipe

    Best Italian Tiramisu | Classic & Easy Recipe

    By 25 mins
    5 from 18 votes

    My Classic Tiramisu recipe has long been a social media favorite, and with good reason. This show-stopping traditional Italian dessert is made with fewer than 10 ingredients…

    Classic Torta della Nonna (Italian Grandmother’s Cake)

    Classic Torta della Nonna (Italian Grandmother’s Cake)

    By 30 mins
    5 from 3 votes

    Bring some of grandma’s magic into the kitchen with this classic Torta della Nonna recipe! Between the flaky shortcrust pastry casing, velvety lemon-vanilla pastry cream, and toasty…

    Cheesy Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

    Cheesy Beef Stuffed Pasta Shells

    By 15 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    Next time you’re in need of something hearty, protein-packed and comforting for dinner, try this recipe for my easy Stuffed Shells with Meat! Between the juicy ground…

    Ladyfingers Recipe (Savoiardi) for Tiramisu & More

    Ladyfingers Recipe (Savoiardi) for Tiramisu & More

    By 15 mins
    5 from 2 votes

    The delicately crisp-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside consistency and subtly sweet flavor of these Homemade Ladyfingers (a.k.a. Savoiardi) makes them equally lovely served with a cup of coffee or layered…

    Burst Tomato Mascarpone Pasta – Baked or Stove-Top

    Burst Tomato Mascarpone Pasta – Baked or Stove-Top

    By 5 mins
    5 from 2 votes

    My creamy, dreamy Burst Tomato Pasta with Mascarpone Sauce recipe requires just 10 simple ingredients and about 15 minutes of active prep time—perfect for Meatless Mondays or…

    Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe

    Strawberry Tiramisu Recipe

    By 20 mins
    5 from 1 vote

    This classic Italian strawberry tiramisu is a fresh, fruity twist on the original—layered with mascarpone cream, strawberries, and no coffee! I’ve made more tiramisu than I can…

    Pasta alla Norma (Sicilian Eggplant Pasta)

    Pasta alla Norma (Sicilian Eggplant Pasta)

    By 15 mins
    5 from 3 votes

    Pasta alla Norma is a traditional pasta recipe from Sicily (Italy) with a delicious tomato sauce, fried or roasted eggplant, basil, and abundant grated Ricotta Salata on…

    Easy Homemade Torrone | Soft & Chewy Italian Nougat

    Easy Homemade Torrone | Soft & Chewy Italian Nougat

    By 15 mins
    5 from 2 votes

    Making my nutty, soft and chewy Italian Torrone Candy recipe is a worthwhile holiday tradition. All you need are 8 simple ingredients and 30 minutes to make…

    Pasta Arrabbiata Recipe (Spicy Tomato Pasta)

    Pasta Arrabbiata Recipe (Spicy Tomato Pasta)

    By 20 mins

    Penne all’Arrabbiata is a beloved Italian dish that packs a punch with its simple yet bold ingredients. This authentic Pasta Arrabbiata recipe is known for its signature…