Italian Food

Pasta machines, which allow you to prepare your own fresh pasta at home, are a staple in Italian homes. Fresh pasta is very easy to make using a few ingredients you already have in your home, and...

Here is a different taste from ordinary lasagna -- the combination seafood kind. Try this lasagna recipe if you love seafood and pasta dishes.

Pesto is a flavorful Italian sauce made from garlic and basil that, when substituted for tomato or pizza sauce, can make a great variation on a family favorite: PIZZA!

Portabella mushrooms are awesome, they are the perfect add to any meal the cooked the right way and enhancing the flavor can make them even better, this is an Italian way, I learned from a REAL...

Fettuccine Alfredo is basically a pasta dish made with Fettuccine pasta and a creamy white sauce made from butter, cream and parmesan cheese. Restaurateur, Alfredo alla Scrofa, created this dish...

Pesto is a wonderfully simple and delicious gourmet sauce that can be put on anything from pasta to crackers.

Make a healthy italian cheese ravioli is quiet easy, taking less then 40 minutes to make.

Risotto is a traditional Italian rice dish. As the main feature of a risotto dish is a starchiness that binds the grains together as a cream, a high-starch round medium grain rice is typically...

This is a recipe I got from my mom. She was asked to bring it to every pot luck, family function and holiday party she attended. I use my dads spaghetti sauce (check out my recipe) and it just...

Eggplant and campari tomato sauté with fresh fennel and oregano is a very simple, easy-to-prepare dish that requires high-quality fresh ingredients to succeed. This dish can be served hot or...

This is a spaghetti sauce I received from my father who's parents came straight from Italy. It's so good I get compliments on it all the time. I use it to make Lasagna and everything Italian. I...

Italian cheeses are as numerous as they are varied. From pizza to pasta, the versatility of Italian cheeses can be found in cooking from around the world. Here are a few of the most popular.

A traditional pesto sauce is made with sweet basil, garlic. Parmesan or Romano cheese, pine nuts and olive oil. The differences in the recipes come in the different proportions of the ingredients...

Braised fennel with orange zest and toasted almonds is a simple, easy to prepare Italian-inspired side dish that will compliment a number of different meals. The braised fennel makes a wonderful...

Apple and raspberry salad with red wine and cinnamon is an incredibly versatile Italian-inspired dish that can be served as an appetizer, as a dish between courses, or as a dessert for a large...

Fresh fettuccine with broccolini and asparagus is a very simple Italian dish that can be prepared quickly and easily, making it ideal for weekday lunches or dinners. Served with a mixed greens...

Slow-cooked beef with tangerine zest and mixed mushrooms is an easy-to-prepare dish that is quite elegant and satisfying as a main course for a large Italian meal. Slow-cooked beef is a savory,...

Smoked haddock and lemon-parsley casserole is an incredibly easy dish dish to prepare that makes an excellent meal for an impromptu dinner party or quick weeknight dinner. Serve the casserole with...

Mushroom pasta with port wine and sun-dried tomatoes is a fairly simple Italian dish that relies on easy-to-find ingredients to make an elegant, rich pasta dish perfect for a main course or...

Tuna pasta with anchovies, crème fraiche and fresh parsley is an incredibly easy dish to prepare that makes an excellent meal when you're in a hurry. Made of common ingredients that are part...

Chicken stuffed with spinach, shrimp and prosciutto makes an elegant appetizer when served on its own, or a hearty main course rich in both presentation and taste when served over pasta. Serve the...

Fresh fettuccine with mozzarella and broccolini is a very easy, quick Italian dish to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight family or group dinners. Combining simple, fresh ingredients, fresh...

Farfalle pasta with roasted Campari tomatoes and fresh basil is a very simple classic Italian dish that makes an excellent dinner when there is not much time to prepare. Combining simple...

Walnut and mixed olive pasta is an easy, Italian-inspired dish that is excellent on busy weeknights when there isn't much time to make dinner. Walnut and mixed olive pasta also works as an...

Potato and pasta casserole with fresh mozzarella and basil is a very simple Italian dish that relies on good quality ingredients to make a meal that is more than the sum of its parts. Serve this...

Grilled peaches with mascarpone cheese and maple syrup is a new twist on a classic Italian dish that combines warm fruit with rich, mascarpone cheese and simple syrup. Grilled peaches make an...

Fennel and smoked bacon pasta is a simple Italian dish that you can prepare quickly when time is of the essence. Combining simple, savory ingredients, fennel and bacon pasta is a rich, elegant...

Buckwheat pasta with Japanese eggplant and artichokes is a healthy Italian-inspired dish that is easy to prepare, but does not lack in presentation or taste. Served with a mixed greens salad with...

Chicken, leek and walnut risotto takes classic Italian risotto and spices it up with interesting ingredients rarely seen in traditional risottos. A touch of saffron completes the rich taste of...

Mixed mushroom lasagna with spinach and fresh basil is a simple Italian dish that you can prepare rather quickly, making it ideal for weekday meals or impromptu dinner parties. Serve mixed...

Pork and quail egg pasta is a very easy dish that is a wonderful main course for a dinner party or elegant meal. Pairing pork with rarely seen soft-boiled quail eggs and a red wine vinegar...

Lasagna noodles can be transformed into many different dishes. Appetizers, main courses, and desserts can all be made from lasagna noodles. Lasagna noodles are often purchased in a dry state, but...

Stewed squid with penne pasta in red wine sauce is a simple Italian dish that can be prepared in a hurry, making it ideal for quick weekday dinners. Served with a crisp mixed green salad with...

Sardine, anchovy and vegetable casserole is a simple Italian dish that can be prepared quickly for an impromptu dinner party or quick weekday meal. Serve it with a crisp green salad, a loaf of...

Bacon-wrapped trout is a simple dish that is versatile and elegant enough to be served as a main course for an impromptu dinner party or a quick weekday family dinner. Served with a chilled...

Baked lemon scallops is an Italian-inspired dish that is easy to prepare. It can be served as an elegant appetizer at a party or dinner, part of a large meal or as the main course of a rustic...

Pumpkin and prosciutto fettuccine is an Italian-inspired dish that is very rich in flavor and appealing in presentation. Combining the salty, savory flavor of prosciutto with sweet nutmeg and...

Spinach and spring onion fettuccine is an inventive, simple pasta dish that can be prepared quickly, making it ideal for weekday dinners or surprise guests. It is important that the best quality,...

Tomato and anchovy pasta is a classic Italian dish that is delicious as well as elegant in presentation. Ideal for impromptu dinner parties or weekday meals, tomato and anchovy pasta relies on...

Salmon in lemon and watercress sauce is an easy Italian dish that can be prepared quickly, making it ideal for weekday dinners or lunch guests. The combination of simple, traditionally paired...

Salt cold with Roma tomatoes and fresh tarragon is a simple-to-prepare dish that makes a wonderful, flavorful meal for weekday lunches or dinners. Combining the salty, earthy taste of salt cod...

Red mullet with sultanas and mixed citrus fruits is a very simple dish to prepare, making it ideal for quick weekday dinners or dinner parties when time is of the essence. Serve with a mixed...

Red mullet pasta with fresh herbs and grated nutmeg is a very simple dish to prepare and makes an excellent main course for a variety of meal types, working perfectly for an elegant banquet or a...

Pork, mushroom and mascarpone pasta is a new twist on classic Italian ingredients. Combining the savory, salty taste of pork chops with the earthy flavor of cremini mushrooms and creamy, rich...

Smoked salmon pasta with brandy sauce is an elegant, rich dish that is very simple and quick to prepare, making it an excellent choice for weekday dinners or rushed dinner parties. Serve with a...

Broiled pork chops with Roma tomatoes and mixed olives is a simple, easily prepared dish that is great for quick family dinners but elegant enough for entertaining, especially if you are in a...

Duck with raspberry and wild honey sauce is an elegant main course that is the perfect end to any Italian meal. While the dish is fairly simple to prepare, the results will impress dinner guests...

Lasagna with prosciutto and chanterelle mushrooms is a classic Italian dish that makes an excellent main course for a family dinner or dinner party. Combining the earthy taste of chanterelle...

Prosciutto stuffed turkey with fresh sage is an incredibly easy to prepare dish with elegant look and taste. Combining the taste of turkey with savory, salty prosciutto and sage leaves, this is a...

Potato salad with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs is a very easy-to-prepare side dish that pairs well with many different meals. Combining the earthy flavor of fingerling potatoes with the...