Italian Food

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.

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...

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...

Parmigiana is a Southern Italian dish that has gained worldwide popularity. The Southern Italians made this dish with eggplant but the dish eventually came to be made with meat such as chicken or...

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...

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...

Nothing is more important to a delicious Italian meal than some good pasta sauce. The best way to make great sauce is to add plenty of vegetables, herbs, and spices. Here is a great, hearty tomato...

Alfredo sauce, regardless of conflicting historical origins, is one of the most popular and versatile Italian staples. Whether served over pasta, rice or an entree, creating a flavorful, hearty...

I love this pizza. I first tried the spinach pizza at Cici's. I refused at first because I did not like how it looked. Once I tried it, it became one of the only pizzas I would eat. I learned to...

Eggplant Parmesan is a classic Southern Italian dish that has gained worldwide popularity. Below is my version of this wonderful Italian dish.

Want real italian cooking , not frozen or out of a bottle or can? This manicotti recipe and stuffed shell recipe will make you the envy of your friends and family!

Roasted sea bass in red wine sauce is a dish commonly found in the finer restaurants of northeast Italy. Combining the delicate, rich texture and flavor of sea bass with fresh rosemary, dry red...

The classics never get old. Try this recipe for tomato/spaghetti sauce to bring an authentic taste of old world Italy to your table.

Plump juicy tomatoes in a long simmering sauce, accented with mellow seasonings, and just the right touch of garlic and herbs: isn't that what Italian home cooking is all about?

Cooking Italian does not mean having to spend hours in the kitchen over a hot stove. There are dozens of products on the market today that can be used to make quick, easy Italian meals. Add a few...

Marinara sauce originated in Naples during the 16th Century when the Spaniards introduced the tomato from the New World. Customarily used on pasta, Marinara sauce is also popular on mozzarella...

An authentic Italian tomato sauce is an all day affair, so be prepared. It is so good because Italian tomato sauce made this way is a function of balance and abundance. To meld tradition with...

Growing up I ate food draped with red tomato sauce 4 times a week...I ate a lot of Italian food. Fortunately for me I got to treat myself with my grandmothers authentic homemade pasta sauce, who's...

Good real Italian recipes.. No marinara or bolognese sauce.. Those are not Italian recipes..

Sicilian pizza is original to Palermo, Italy. What makes the difference in the Sicilian Pizza is that the cheese is placed under the sauce. The shape of a Sicilian pizza is usually square and not...

Homemade pizza sauce is easy to make in your own kitchen. It's healthier than using jarred sauce because it contains no preservatives or extra sugar; plus, you control the amount of salt. The...

This is a simple traditional Italian Lasagna recipe that will leave your family begging for more. Always a crowd pleaser, with layers of delicious sauce and pasta this recipe looks more...

Marinara sauce is a staple of Italian cooking and can be used to top simple pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce on the side. Hundreds of marinara sauce recipes exist, but all are variations of the...

Pasta is a wheat-based food that can take on many shapes and sizes. When people hear the word "pasta" they tend to think of Italian food, and in fact the name bucatini is derived from the Italian...

How to make a quick, easy and cheap pizza using Velveeta cheese. This is a great pizza with a different taste than most people are use too.

This is one excellent recipe for the summer. It will taste even better the next day. It is great with Italian or French bread and it usually goes very well with grilled meat or grilled poultry.

I was asked by a good friend for a good pizza sauce. Below is my version of a good Italian Pizza Sauce. Enjoy it Gene.

Complete Italian cooking is as simple as settling for nothing less than the best. The old way is always the best way, even if it takes longer. Italian cooking is about tradition and generations of...

As life gets busier for all of us, it is great to have those quick to fix and great to eat recipes at your finger tips. The pita offers a delicious texture while the provolone cheese gives it...

How to make a delicious, flavor-intense spaghetti dish with a meat sauce that will please the whole family. It is quick easy to make. Serves four people.

Italian food enjoys a reputation as one of the world's great cuisines. Its wines, cheeses and dishes including pasta, pizza and polenta are consumed in homes and restaurants far beyond the borders...

Have you ever wanted a delicious, easy tomato sauce recipe that is guaranteed to be a hit with your family and guests? I have been using this same recipe for years ever since my Father taught me...

Recipes for pasta sauces are infinite. The home cook or restaurant chef can base a sauce on anything the fridge or pantry contains. Still, some traditional Italian pasta sauce recipes remain...

Bell peppers are a staple ingredient in Italian cuisine. Whether they are raw or cooked, peppers can be incorporated into Italian dishes in a variety of ways. They add color, texture and sweetness...

Growing up one of my favorite things to do with my family was making pizza' s. We would get together at grandma and grandpa's and each make our own pizza' s. It was so easy and fun. The best part...

If you love incredible pizza, along with all those savory ingredients that can be added as toppings, then this recipe is sure to please your palate and alleviate the need to call one of those top...

This is a great pizza dough and sauce recipe. It is quick and easy but absolutely delicious. Pizza is a favorite among the kids. This crust and sauce make it simple and economical for you r...

The surprise in this dish is that it has plenty of authentic Italian flavor, but it’s healthier! Hush, don’t tell anyone! Let your family think they’re getting traditional stuffed shells, and...

Have you ever tried to buy fresh made Pesto sauce at a Whole Foods store. Kinda Pricey, Huh?! Here is a recipe that makes about 4 oz. of Pesto Paste, (or about 12 oz. of Pesto sauce). Cost: about...

Before you can make a pizza, you must first decide what style of pizza you want to make. Though pizza comes from an Italian origin, each country, and even different cities within countries, have...

Pizza is a type of food that could be custom made for anyone. You could decide what to eat on your pizza and how to eat it. However, it could be really fattening. Here's how to avoid the fat.

Yes, I am Italian, yes my mother and grandmothers were all great Italian cooks, and yes this recipe captures their time tested tasty mainstay in the kitchen. They did not have the convenience of...

Make your own homemade pizza with great tasting sauce, and fresh ingredients. If your family loves pizza this recipe will be convienient, great tasting, homemade and simple. And if you don't...

I am third generation to the United States, a few months ago my great-grandmothers recipes surfaced after my Nana passed, so here are a few tips since I believe they should be shared.

This recipe is perfect for busy on the go folks. Get the flavor of home cooked lasagna with half the time and mess. This is a one pot meal that doesn't seem like one! In the recipe it calls for...

Bucatini All'Amatriciana (or 'matriciana' in Roman Slang) is a very traditional Italian dish native to the town of Amatrice, not far from the Eternal City of Rome. It is very easy to prepare and...

There are so many reasons for the existence of great red sauce. Pasta, soups, eggplant and chicken dishes are just a few. There are prepared versions which may have preservatives, additives, and...

You'll enjoy this ooey gooey, cheesy, unforgettable lasagna! It is the best and it is easy to make. This recipe will have your friends and family begging you for more!

Carbonara is a fast, easy to make Italian pasta dish. It is little more than fancy bacon and eggs over noodles, but tastes like heaven! (Easy on the budget, too, if you already have the wine...