Italian recipes

Italy gave the world some of its most loved comfort food, and our Italian recipes bring those classics to your kitchen the simple way. From a blistered Margherita pizza and silky fettuccine alfredo to golden chicken piccata and baked eggplant parmesan, every dish here is written for real home cooks — clear ingredients, honest timings, and steps that work the first time.

Whether you are planning easy Italian dinner ideas for a busy weeknight or a slow Sunday sauce with family, start with the reader favourites below. Each recipe includes pro tips, sensible substitutions, and answers to common questions, and we add fresh authentic Italian dishes to this collection every day.

Popular Italian recipes: Affogato, Cheesy Garlic Bread, Zabaglione, Baked Ziti

Affogato

Learn how to make a classic Italian affogato in 10 minutes. Hot espresso poured over creamy vanilla gelato for a simple, elegant dessert.

Cheesy Garlic Bread

Make the best cheesy garlic bread at home with this easy recipe. Crispy edges, melted cheese and rich garlic butter in just 25 minutes.

Zabaglione

Make silky Italian zabaglione at home with this easy recipe. A warm, frothy custard of egg yolks, sugar and Marsala wine.

Baked Ziti

Make the best baked ziti with ziti pasta, rich marinara and three melted cheeses. This easy Italian pasta bake is perfect for family dinners. A guaranteed...

Chicken Cacciatore

Make authentic chicken cacciatore with tender braised chicken, tomatoes, peppers and mushrooms. An easy rustic Italian recipe perfect for weeknights. Serve...

Italian Wedding Soup

Make classic Italian wedding soup with tender mini meatballs, fresh greens and tiny pasta in a rich homemade broth. A comforting, easy recipe. Perfect for...

Penne all'Arrabbiata

Fiery penne tossed in garlicky tomato-chili sauce with basil and parmesan. This easy penne arrabbiata recipe is a 30-minute Italian weeknight classic.

Sausage and Peppers

Juicy Italian sausage simmered with sweet peppers and onions in rich tomato sauce. This sausage and peppers recipe is a hearty one-pan dinner in 45 minutes.

Stuffed Shells

Jumbo pasta shells filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, baked in marinara under golden mozzarella. These stuffed shells are Italian-American comfort joy.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Soft potato gnocchi baked in rich tomato sauce with melted mozzarella and fresh basil. This easy Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is cheesy, bubbly, and delicious.

Linguine alle Vongole

Briny clams tossed with linguine in a garlicky white wine sauce. This authentic Linguine alle Vongole recipe brings the Italian coast to your dinner table.

Veal Marsala

Tender veal cutlets in a silky Marsala wine and mushroom sauce. This authentic Veal Marsala recipe tastes like an Italian restaurant classic, made easy at home.

Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e pepe is Rome's legendary 3-ingredient pasta: silky Pecorino Romano sauce and cracked black pepper over al dente tonnarelli. Quick and indulgent.

Sicilian Cannoli

Make authentic Sicilian cannoli at home with crisp fried shells and a sweet ricotta filling studded with chocolate and pistachios. A classic Italian dessert.

Homemade Focaccia

This homemade focaccia recipe gives you a golden, dimpled Italian flatbread with rosemary, sea salt, and a crackly olive-oil crust. Simple and foolproof.

Chicken Piccata

Tender pan-seared chicken in a bright lemon-caper butter sauce. This easy chicken piccata recipe is ready in 35 minutes and tastes like a restaurant favorite.

Eggplant Parmesan

Crispy breaded eggplant with marinara and melted mozzarella, baked golden. This eggplant parmesan recipe is hearty Italian comfort food for the whole family.

Panna Cotta

Silky vanilla panna cotta with a glossy mixed-berry topping. This easy panna cotta recipe chills overnight in the fridge into a dreamy make-ahead dessert.

Caprese Salad

Make fresh Caprese Salad at home — ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, basil, and balsamic glaze. This easy Italian classic needs no cooking — just freshness.

Minestrone Soup

This hearty Minestrone Soup recipe packs vegetables, beans, and pasta into a rich tomato broth. An easy classic Italian comfort soup the whole family loves.

Shrimp Scampi

Learn how to make garlic-butter Shrimp Scampi in 25 minutes — juicy shrimp in a lemony white-wine sauce tossed with linguine. An easy, elegant Italian favorite.

Classic Bruschetta

Make classic bruschetta at home — crispy garlic-rubbed bread topped with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and olive oil. A simple Italian appetizer recipe.

Osso Buco

Cook authentic osso buco at home — tender braised veal shanks in a rich white-wine tomato sauce with bright gremolata. A classic Milanese recipe, step by step.

Risotto alla Milanese

Make authentic risotto alla Milanese at home — golden saffron risotto with rich broth and Parmigiano-Reggiano. A silky, creamy, easy step-by-step recipe.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Make creamy fettuccine Alfredo at home in just 25 minutes with butter, garlic, Parmesan, and heavy cream - a silky, restaurant-style Italian pasta recipe.

Classic Lasagna

Learn how to make classic Italian lasagna with rich beef bolognese, creamy bechamel, and golden mozzarella - an easy, comforting step-by-step recipe to love.

Basil Pesto Pasta

Toss pasta in fresh homemade basil pesto made with fragrant basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil - a bright, easy Italian recipe ready in 20 minutes.

Margherita Pizza

Make authentic Margherita pizza at home: blistered chewy crust, San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil. Easy step-by-step recipe!

Spaghetti Carbonara

Classic spaghetti carbonara with crispy pancetta, Pecorino Romano and a silky egg sauce — no cream needed. Authentic Italian recipe, ready in 25 minutes!

Classic Tiramisu

Classic tiramisu: espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with silky mascarpone cream and cocoa. No-bake, make-ahead dessert that always impresses! Try it tonight!