The crostata is the most classic of desserts, a simple and genuine cake made with pasta frolla (shortcrust pastry) and jam. This peach crostata is simple and is made in a few steps: it takes 20 minutes of preparation and a 40-minute baking in the oven to taste all its disarming goodness! The peach crostata […]

This is the basic recipe for the preparation of numerous tarts and biscuits. The shortcrust pastry recipe is among the most used in confectionery, quick and easy, will allow you to prepare many tasty desserts. Among the most used bases in pastry, pasta frolla is a mixture that is normally prepared with flour, fat, eggs […]

Mushroom trifolati, or funghi trifolati, or simply sauteed mushrooms is a common side dish throughout Italy. The name translates literally to “truffled mushrooms,” because the sauteed mushrooms in this dish so closely resemble truffles. I used a variety of wild mushrooms—porcini (if you are in abundance you can also check our risotto with porcini mushrooms recipe), […]

Take a break from the usual tomato-based lasagna with this creamy casserole featuring a favorite Italian vegetable: artichokes. Made with no-boil lasagna noodles, this dish comes together quickly and results in fewer dirty dishes to clean up afterward. It’s so creamy, cheesy, hearty, and delicious that you and your guests won’t even notice the lack […]

These cream-filled sweet buns from the region of Lazio were traditionally made for Easter as a treat after the season of Lent. Men also hid rings or other small golden objects in them and offered them to their future wives on Valentine’s Day. Although these buns are a bit more elaborate, the original recipe from […]

Treat your family and friends to this flavorful end-of-summer penne pasta recipe. What could be better than harvesting fresh produce from the garden and turning it into a delicious meal in the same day? Penne pasta recipe with Campagnola sauce is colorful and full of wonderful flavor and textures. Use the best, freshest ingredients possible–in […]

We all know Italians are famous for their pasta dishes. From spaghetti to gnocchi, from marinara sauce to Bolognese sauce, Italians know how to make pasta! One of the most widely known and loved Italian pasta recipes is Carbonara. It may be surprising but Carbonara is actually a rather recent Italian dish that has spread […]

This summer dish hails from southern Italy, a region with distinctive flavors that tend to be lighter and slightly spicier than in other parts of the country. Sweet, fresh San Marzano tomatoes make a wonderful, flavorful sauce for this recipe, but any simple canned tomato sauce will work as well. Aside from this, fresh ingredients […]

This vegetarian, gluten-free twist on traditional cannelloni uses grilled eggplant slices in place of pasta for a hearty vegetable-based meal. Classic cannelloni are stuffed with meat, but the eggplant and cheese mixture in this recipe make it a bit lighter and perfect for late-summer suppers. Many of the ingredients can be harvested straight from your […]

Carciofi alla giudea are Jewish-style artichokes that are deliciously fried, and carciofi alla romana are Roman-style artichokes, which are steamed in wine. This recipe is for carciofi alla romana and is very simple to execute. If you are an artichoke lover and have been to Rome, you know the flavor of good carciofi alla romana […]

Few things are better than freshly baked bread, and this Italian ciabatta recipe is definitely one to add to your collection. A classic Italian bread, ciabatta has a rustic appearance and an elegant flavor. It is perfect for making panzanella, bruschetta, and sandwiches, as well as for simply dipping in olive oil or for making […]

The two most famous ragùs of Italy are from Bologna and Naples. The main differences are that the Bolognese use ground meat in the sauce and serve it over pasta, while the Napoletanos cook the whole meat in the sauce but remove it and use it as a second course. Ragù or “Sunday Gravy”? If […]