Italian Recipes

Homemade orecchiette pasta from semolina and all-purpose flour with just water and salt. An eggless Italian pasta shaped by hand into little ear shapes, no machine needed.

Italian veal rolls (involtini) stuffed with prosciutto and Grana Padano, browned in butter, and braised in white wine with tomato paste. A classic Northern Italian secondo.

Chicago-style Italian beef with slow-roasted rump roast sliced paper-thin and simmered in garlicky pan drippings. Served on crusty Italian rolls for authentic sandwiches.

Italian braised lamb and potatoes with pecorino cheese, red capsicum, and garlic simmered in stock until fork-tender. A make-ahead casserole that tastes even better the next day.

Italian cracked wheat and pepper bread for the bread machine with bulgur, wheat germ, coarsely cracked black pepper, and olive oil. A hearty, peppery loaf with nutty whole grain texture.

Italian-style mini meatloaves made with ground pork, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning. Ten individual portions glazed with ketchup for faster baking than a single large loaf.

Italian meat sauce built on a proper soffritto of onion, carrot, and celery with ground beef, mushrooms, red wine, and beef stock. A slow-simmered Bolognese-style ragù.

Classic Italian basil pesto with pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and Romano cheese blended with olive oil. No-cook sauce ready in 20 minutes that freezes beautifully.

Slow-simmered Italian pizza sauce built on canned plum tomatoes, olive oil, oregano, basil and tarragon. A balanced, herb-forward sauce that gets even better after an overnight chill in the fridge.

Warm brown rice salad with sauteed celery, shallots, tarragon, cashews, and alfalfa sprouts dressed in cider vinegar. A quick vegetarian side served at room temperature.

Homemade Italian sausage from coarse-ground pork shoulder with garlic, coriander, paprika, and black pepper. Stuff into casings or shape into patties. Add red pepper flakes for hot.

Italian-style meatloaf with ground beef, Italian sausage, and stewed tomatoes for a juicy, herb-forward loaf. A simple mix-and-bake dinner with bold Italian flavor.

Garlicky Italian broccoli sautéed with red pepper flakes and white wine turns everyday vegetables into a vibrant side dish in 20 minutes.

Italian meatball subs stuffed with mozzarella centers, simmered in pizza sauce, piled into hollowed French rolls, and broiled melty. A gameday or weeknight crowd favorite.

A healthy alternative to the delicious pasta dish everyone loves.

Macaroni alla Quintiere with a three-cheese sauce of Gorgonzola, Parmesan, and Romano melted with sauteed vegetables, white wine, and chicken broth. Italian mac and cheese with real depth.