Hearty Minestrone This version of the Italian classic soup Minestrone is packed with leeks, potatoes, beans, zucchini, spinach and orzo,...
Baby Tiramisù If you're a fan of the classic Italian dessert Tiramisu, try this quick, lower-calorie variation the next time you...
Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi and top it all with...
Tuscan Spice Rub Take a trip to Italy with this Tuscan-inspired rub, aromatic with fennel, basil, garlic, rosemary and oregano. Try it...
Seafood Linguine This restaurant-worthy seafood pasta dish is a snap to make and an easy way to impress guests. We like the sweet taste...
Broccoli Rabe with Garlic & Anchovies Pungent broccoli rabe (or broccoli rape, broccoli raab or rapini) is tossed with a rich mixture of garlic, olive oil...
Creamy Polenta This easy polenta takes only a few minutes of stirring before it's left to cook on its own to creamy perfection....
Hunter's Chicken Stew Hunter's Chicken is found across Northern Italy, with many variations. This version uses meaty bone-in chicken...
Red-Wine Risotto Rich, red-wine-infused risotto is served as a first course or side dish all over Northern Italy. The type of wine used...
Tuna-Stuffed Peppers These tuna-stuffed peppers are ubiquitous in delis all over Susa, Italy.
Grissini Long, crispy, thin breadsticks like these grissini are laid right on the tablecloth at many Piedmontese restaurants.
Italian Hazelnut Cookies These crispy cookies are made with Piedmontese staples—hazelnuts and eggs—and called Brutti Ma Buoni: literally, “Ugly...
Italian Vegetable Hoagies This delightfully easy, and somewhat messy, sandwich packs a punch with sweet balsamic vinegar, artichoke hearts, red...
Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad Packed with protein and fiber, this tuna and bean salad is ready in a flash. For an extra kick, add a pinch of crushed...
Polenta & Vegetable Bake This healthful and comforting vegetarian casserole is perfect on a cool night or any time of year when you want to...
Inside-Out Lasagna Here we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes—and skip the layering and long baking time to...
Sautéed Cauliflower & Grape Tomatoes This Italian-inspired saute of cauliflower and tomatoes spiked with anchovies, garlic and vinegar pairs well with white...
Orange Polentina Italians enjoy cornmeal or polenta in countless preparations. Polentina is a creamier, porridge-like version, often...
Salsa Palermitana (Palermo-Style Sauce) This wine-based sauce of cherry tomatoes, olives and capers gets a tangy punch from plenty of lemon. Serve over pasta...
Salsa alla Capricciosa This is a beautifully simple, but full-flavored tomato sauce from Lidia Bastianich. Serve over spaghetti or linguine,...
Roasted Tomato & Almond Pesto The delightful richness of Ellie Krieger’s sundried tomato and almond pesto is a perfect partner for nutty whole-wheat...
Shrimp Saltimbocca with Polenta Saltimbocca is an Italian word that literally means “jump mouth,” presumably because of its bold flavors. The dish is...
Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi Pureed sun-dried tomatoes add a bit of tomato flavor and color to traditional potato gnocchi. Toss them with Bolognese...
Spinach Gnocchi Here we add a little cooked spinach to traditional potato gnocchi for a zip of color. They’re delicious tossed with a...