Traditional Italian Recipes
We're calling this our collection of Traditional Italian Recipes, but let's be real. It's a mix of truly classic dishes and some Italian-inspired favorites that are just too good to leave out. Start with our Chicken Saltimbocca, Sunday Gravy with Short Ribs, or our Homemade Alfredo Sauce that we could seriously eat on repeat.
Classic Italian Pasta Dinners
Hearty Italian pasta dinners, from slow-simmered Sunday gravy to baked ziti and cacio e pepe.
- Sunday Gravy (Sunday Sauce) with Short Ribs, Sausage & Meatballs
- Pappardelle Bolognese Recipe
- Carbone Spicy Rigatoni Vodka Copycat Recipe
- Beef Ragu Rigatoni (Oven Baked Chuck Roast)
- Baked Ziti with Ground Beef Recipe (Easy & Cheesy!)
- Marry Me Tortellini Pasta
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
- Easy Bucatini alla Carbonara Recipe with Prosciutto and Peas
Homemade Italian Sauces
Skip the jar. These homemade sauces are easy, and they make every pasta night better.
Italian Seafood
Coastal Italian favorites, from bay scallop pasta to mussels marinara and steamed clams.
- Bay Scallop Pasta with Lemon Garlic Sauce (30-Minute Linguine)
- Shrimp Scampi Without Wine
- Linguine Nero di Seppia (Black Pasta Recipe) with Clams
- Easy Mussels in Marinara Recipe
- Tortellini Alfredo with Blackened Shrimp
- Easy Steamed Littleneck Clams
- Crispy Fried Calamari Recipe
- Italian Shrimp Antipasto Salad
Italian Chicken, Sausage, and Mains
Classic Italian mains like chicken saltimbocca, sausage and peppers, and osso buco.
- Authentic Chicken Saltimbocca Recipe
- Balsamic Caprese Chicken
- Italian Sausage and Peppers in White Wine Sauce
- Easy Stuffed Italian Sausage Casserole
- Classic Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes (with Roasted Peppers)
- Baked Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce and Meatballs
- Italian Stuffed Artichokes (Classic Recipe)
Pizza, Flatbreads, and Calzones
Homemade pizza nights, crispy flatbreads, and cheesy calzones.
- Calzone with Pizza Dough
- Easy Prosciutto Flatbread Recipe
- Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey
- How to Make Pizza with Store-Bought Dough: A DIY Topping Night
- Mediterranean Pizza (Easy Flatbread Recipe)
- Pizza with Spinach and Feta on Flatbread
- Pizza Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
- Lavash Pizza Recipe with Pepperoni
Risotto Recipes
Creamy risottos and arancini for an elegant side or a cozy main.
Italian Soups
Cozy Italian soups, from Tuscan tortellini to pasta e fagioli.
- Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup
- Italian Lentil Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
- Italian White Bean Soup with Guanciale
- Easy Pastina Soup (20-Minute Italian Recipe)
- Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
- Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup Recipe
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Italian Salads
Fresh Italian salads, from the viral La Scala chopped salad to burrata and panzanella.
- Italian Chopped Salad (Grinder Style, No Mayo)
- How to Make the Viral La Scala Chopped Salad
- Burrata and Prosciutto (Easy Salad or Appetizer Recipe)
- Burrata Panzanella Platter with Heirloom Tomatoes
- Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
- Pesto Tortellini Recipe
- Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
- Caprese Salad with Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
Italian Appetizers
Antipasto favorites for entertaining, from fried mozzarella to marinated mushrooms.
- Crispy Fried Mozzarella Cheese Recipe
- Italian Marinated Mushrooms Recipe (Easy Antipasto Appetizer)
- Italian Roasted Peppers with Garlic and Olive Oil
- Giardiniera Recipe (Italian Pickled Vegetables)
- Easy Bruschetta Dip with Boursin Cream Cheese
- Mini Caprese Skewers with Salami Roses
- Charcuterie Skewers + Video
- Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe with Burrata
Italian Desserts
Classic Italian sweets, including pizzelles, ricotta cookies, and zeppole.
Planning the holidays? Our Easy Christmas Recipes page has an Italian Christmas dinner and a Feast of the Seven Fishes menu, all from this collection.
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