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 Recipe, our Creamy Italian White Bean Salad, or the Bucatini Cacio e Pepe that we could seriously eat on repeat.
Classic Pasta Recipes
Experience the timeless appeal of Italian pasta with these classic recipes.
- Pappardelle Bolognese Recipe + Video
- Carbone Spicy Rigatoni Vodka: Copycat Recipe
- The Best Sunday Gravy with Short Ribs
- Bucatini Cacio e Pepe
- Easy Bucatini alla Carbonara Recipe with Prosciutto and Peas
- Creamy Pasta with Ricotta and Peas
- Easy Creamy Pesto Spinach Ravioli + Video
- Sage Brown Butter Sauce for Butternut Squash Ravioli
Italian Seafood Dishes
Italian Pizza, Flatbreads, and Calzones
- Calzone with Pizza Dough
- How to Make Pizza with Store-Bought Dough: A DIY Topping Night
- Easy Ricotta Flatbread with Hot Honey
- Easy Prosciutto Flatbread Recipe
Italian Dinner Salads
Enjoy the fresh flavors of Italian salads. These recipes are perfect as starters, sides, or as light meals.
- EASY Italian Chopped Salad Recipe
- How to Make the Viral La Scala Chopped Salad
- Simple Italian Salad Recipe
- Quick & Easy Arugula Prosciutto Salad Recipe
Italian Pasta Salads and No-Lettuce Salad Recipes
- Pesto Tortellini Recipe
- Pasta Primavera with Pesto
- Easy Casarecce Pasta Salad with Pesto
- Cold Spaghetti Salad Recipe with Marinated Tomatoes
- Zesty Italian Pasta Salad + Video
- Italian White Bean Salad with Parmesan Vinaigrette
- Burrata Panzanella Platter with Heirloom Tomatoes
- Cantaloupe Melon Salad with Burrata Cheese
Italian Main Dishes
Savor the heart and soul of Italian cooking with these main dishes.
Italian Appetizers and Finger Foods
Kick off your meal with these delightful Italian appetizers. Perfect for starting a meal!
- Crispy Fried Mozzarella Cheese Recipe
- Giardiniera Recipe (Italian Pickled Vegetables)
- Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe
- Burrata Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes
- Easy Bruschetta Dip with Boursin Cream Cheese
- Pizza Egg Rolls in the Air Fryer
- Turkey Pinwheels with Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- Charcuterie Skewers + Video
Italian Soups
- Creamy Tuscan Tortellini Soup
- Italian Lentil Soup with Sausage and Spinach
- Best Pasta e Fagioli Recipe
- Creamy Roasted Tomato Basil Soup with Sourdough Grilled Cheese
Italian Desserts
Explore the sweet side of Italian cuisine with these mouthwatering desserts.
- Lemon Ricotta Cake Recipe (with Fresh Raspberries)
- Ricotta Zeppole (Italian Fried Dough Dessert)
- Anise Pizzelle Recipe (Classic Italian Cookies)
We hope you enjoyed our Traditional Italian and Italian-inspired collection. From appetizers to desserts, these recipes bring the authentic tastes of Italian cooking into your home, making every meal a celebration of tradition.
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Best Creamy Pesto Pasta Recipe
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Marry Me Tortellini Pasta
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Creamy Mushroom Truffle Risotto
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Creamy Lemon Risotto Recipe
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Instant Pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
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Italian Stuffed Artichokes (Classic Recipe)
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Classic Osso Buco with Saffron Risotto
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Easy Bay Scallop Pasta Recipe (Lemon & Garlic Sauce)
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