Italian Food

Broccoli rabe with roasted tomatoes and fresh rosemary is a simple, easy to assemble dish that makes an elegant side dish for almost any meal. Served with a loaf of hot Italian bread with herbed...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This is a wonderful recipe and can be easily made in a short time. Many people have reservations about pork, however, pork is the white meat and Meats play an important role in our diet and their...

Tomato farfalle with sun-dried tomatoes and basil-rosemary butter takes common Italian ingredients and presents them in a new way. Instead chopped fresh basil and rosemary added to the tomato...

Italian food is not just limited to spaghetti and pizza. There are a great many authentic dishes that fall into this category. Whether its meat, fruits and vegetables, breads and pasta, condiments...

Is your garden overflowing with tomatoes right now? Has someone gifted you with extras from their garden? It's a perfect opportunity to whip up some savory spaghetti sauce - you'll be surprised...

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...

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

Ahh, the tastes of Fall. It doesn't get much better than this SIMPLE but delicious and satisfying Peach and Tomato soup. The sugars from the tomatoes and peaches along with the onion and garlic...

Passata is a thick form of tomato sauce made from strained, crushed tomatoes. Passata is also known as creamed tomatoes. It can be smooth or chunky, depending on what type of sieve was used to...

Pasta all'Arrabbiata is an other famous Roman recipe. Arrabbiata in Italian means "angry". Traditionally this recipe wants the pasta sauce spicy and very hot with...

When most people think about Italian food, images of spaghetti and meatballs, lasagna, chicken parmesan and fettuccine alfredo come to mind. All are rich, hearty dishes centered on that most...

You'll learn how to cook an authentic Italian meal for under 15.00 and in only half an hour. This recipe is in the Mediterranean style and comes from an Italian who is from Pattano Salerno, Italy,...

This is a recipe for a fresh, healthy Italian meal that is light and simple and takes only minutes to make. It's similar to Olive Garden's capellini pomodoro, if you're a fan of that dish.

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...

Freshly made marinara sauce is one of the world's most irresistible recipes. Here's how to make your own.

My husband and I have always loved sun dried tomatoes. Normally they are sold in jars of olive oil or dried in bags. Because of the cost, the containers are normally quite small. After purchasing...

This a great variation for your tomato sauce. In Italian cusine tomato sauce is a staple but there are a lot of different variation and people can be creative and add ingredients to spice it up a...

This is a simple but spicy dish, also very popular in the Rome and surrounding areas. The recipe is for 4 people

During the summer months when tomatoes are inexpensive, fresh sauce is the way to go!

Pizza not only is really great food, but can bring families and friends together. The next time that you are invited to a party, bring along this basket for your host. You'll be glad that you did.

Lfearn how to prepare oven dried tomatoes for a light Italian lunch in this free Italian recipe video from our expert on the cuisine of Italy.

Spaghetti sauce and meatballs is an all time favorite for everyone.

I am Italian and grew up eating tomatoes made every way imaginable.A family of incredible cooks and bakers, we gathered every Sunday for an Italian feast. My Sicilian grandmom made dried Italian...

Chop up some tomatoes to be used in making bruschetta. Learn how to prepare, cook, and serve bruschetta bread. Perfect for the diabetic diet!

Learn how to boil the tomatoes with expert tips and advice on how to make ratatouille in this free video clip on cooking recipes.

Garlic and tomatoes contain a lot of nutrients. Learn how to chop them for your recipe in this free video clip about Chicken Cacciatore recipes.

Learn how to mix onions & tomatoes to make bruschetta in this free Italian cooking video.

Learn how to chop tomatoes to make bruschetta in this free Italian cooking video.

Learn how to wash tomatoes to make bruschetta in this free Italian cooking video.

Learn how to add canned tomatoes to homemade spaghetti sauce to use on your spaghetti and meatball dinner with expert cooking tips in this free video recipe.

Learn tips about canned tomatoes for homemade spaghetti sauce to use with your spaghetti and meatball dinner with expert cooking tips in this free video recipe.

Learn tips and advice on how slice grape tomatoes for Italian Panzanella in this free video clip on cooking.

Learn add the wine and tomatoes with expert tips and advice on cooking recipes in this free video clip on lasagna & caesar salad.

Marinara Sauce doesn't need to be complicated! With this easy recipe you can provide a nutritious, delicious and affordable meal for your family any day of the week!

Learn how to add crushed tomatoes & garlic to cook chicken cacciatore in this free online video recipe.

Summer time means long days and foods that are quick to make and cool to eat. Is it any wonder that tomatoes are ripe at this time? As a child we ate cool tomato salad all summer long. When it is...

Bruschetta, an Italian appetizer, is toasted bread topped with freshly-cut tomatoes combined with garlic, basil, olive oil, salt and pepper. The name derives from the Italian word "bruscare" which...

If you like the taste of good old home-made pasta sauce, try making your own. You can add a variety of vegetables and spices to a basic sauce to make a great dish.

Italian cooks know that it takes more than a sprinkling of oregano into a finished soup to produce an Italian taste. Season Italian soups right from the start and add ingredients at different...

Oven-roasting tomatoes is a great way to use up produce at the end of the season or make the most out of ho-hum produce once the peak growing season has ended. Plus, it'll coax out their natural...

More than any other vegetable, the eggplant suffers from a great deal of missunderstanding. Its plump and firm flesh gives it a sumptuous personality, while its deep purple hue hints at some...

Bruschetta is a lovely way to liven up your meal. This great Italian appetizer is easy to make, healthy and delicious. Tomato bruschetta adds a fresh taste of summer to your bread without weighing...

Make this late summer dish, combining the best of the garden, when tomatoes are at their peak in August and early September. The tomatoes are cooked only by the heat of the pasta, preserving their...