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    A Taste of Italy

    Find hundreds of tried, tested and delicious Italian recipes whether you're looking for a quick dinner recipe or to learn how to make pasta from scratch. Here you'll find authentic and traditional Italian recipes as well as those with a fun modern spin!

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    See the very latest recipes fresh on the blog.

    • An overhead shot of a Taleggio and Mushroom Pizza cut into 8 slices.
      Taleggio Mushroom Pizza
    • An overhead shot of Nutella cookies on a wooden surface with a ramekin of Nutella at the side and chopped hazelnuts.
      Italian Nutella Cookies (Nutellotti)
    • Five Cuccidati cookies on a plate with fake white snow scattered around.
      Cuccidati (Italian Fig Cookies)
    • An overhead shot of a large Nduja pizza with burrata cheese and basil cut into 8 slices.
      Nduja Pizza with Burrata, Parmesan and Basil
    • Chicken in Puttanesca sauce in a bowl with polenta sitting on a wooden surface.
      Chicken Puttanesca
    • Three slices of artichoke bruschetta sitting on a wooden serving board with a small ramekin of artichokes beside it.
      Artichoke Bruschetta (Quick, Easy & Delicious)
    • An overhead shot of artichoke pesto in a bowl sitting on a wodden board.
      Artichoke Pesto (Quick 5 minute Recipe)
    • An overhead shot of creamy tomato pasta with Italian sausage in a blue patterned bowl with a serving spoon at the side.
      Creamy Tomato Pasta with Italian Sausage

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    Italian Winter Recipes

    Cosy soups, stews, risotto and pasta packed full of flavour and seasonal ingredients.

    • A bowl of pasta fagioli soup with crusty bread
      Pasta Fagioli Soup - Pasta & Beans
    • An overhead shot of cacio e pepe risotto in a bowl
      Cacio e Pepe Risotto
    • Tuscan farro soup in a bowl with a spoon and rosemary
      Tuscan Farro Soup with Beans
    • Creamy Italian Potato & Zucchini Soup
    • Osso Bucco on a plate of saffron risotto and topped with gremolata
      Ossobuco Milanese (Braised Veal Shanks)
    • Peposo - Tuscan Red Wine Beef Stew
    • An overhead shot of pasta in a bowl with mushrooms and sausage
      Pasta alla Boscaiola (Sausage & Mushroom)
    • An overhead shot of creamy mushroom risotto with chanterelle mushrooms
      Creamy Mushroom Risotto

    Most popular recipes

    See what everyone's raving about! These are our most popular Italian recipes. Tried, tested, and utterly delicious!

    • Mushroom Ravioli With Parmesan Cream Sauce
    • Eggplant Parmigiana (Parmigiana di Melanzane)
    • Close up of an Italian beef ragu in a bowl
      Italian Beef Ragu - A Classic Recipe
    • An overhead shot of lobster ravioli in a bowl
      Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce
    • Overhead shot of lasagne al forno in a baking dish
      Lasagne al Forno (Italian Beef Lasagna)
    • Polenta shaped as fries in a bowl
      Crispy Baked Polenta Fries
    • A bowl of roasted red pepper soup on a wooden board with peppers and basil in the background
      Roasted Red Pepper Soup - Creamy, Healthy And Delicious
    • A photo of coffee getting poured over ice cream in a glass to make an affogato
      Italian Affogato Recipe - Ice Cream And Coffee

    Italian Classics

    Nothing beats traditional Italian home cooking, check out our collection of classic recipes!

    • An overhead shot of chicken cacciatore in a skillet
      Chicken Cacciatore - Pollo alla Cacciatora
    • Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Authentic Recipe!)
    • An overhead shot of baked gnocchi in a skillet
      Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
    • Rosemary Focaccia Bread
    • Spaghetti Aglio e Olio: Garlic & Oil Pasta
    • AN overhead shot of tagliatelle bolognese in a rustic bowl
      Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragu alla Bolongese)
    • Italian tomato sauce in a saucepan with two slices of ciabatta bread
      Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce - Quick, Easy & Delicious
    • Steak Pizzaiola - (Carne alla Pizzaiola)

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    We're Emily and Nathan. Our years living in Italy taught us how to cook authentic and delicious Italian food. We're here to help you put a beautiful meal on the table with tried and tested recipes you can trust.

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    Italian Desserts

    Check out our incredible Italian dessert recipes from the classics to fun modern twists.

    • Bomboloni - Italian Doughnuts
    • an overhead shot of a tiramisu in a dish with a slice out
      Tiramisu - Authentic Recipe!
    • Stracciatella gelato in a rustic dish
      Stracciatella Gelato (No Churn)
    • An overhead shot of torta della nonna on a rustic wooden surface
      Torta della Nonna: Italian Custard Tart
    • A chocolate semifreddo recipe on a white surface topped with fresh berries
      Chocolate Semifreddo Recipe
    • An overhead shot of an Italian crostata with strawberries around it
      Italian Crostata (Jam Tart)
    • Pignoli cookies on a wooden surface dusted with powdered sugar
      Pignoli Cookies (Biscotti ai Pinoli)
    • A close up of homemade nutella in a jar with a spoon
      Homemade Nutella - Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

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    Quick and Easy Pasta Recipes

    Need dinner on the table in a hurry? These pasta recipes are super quick and don't disappoint!

    • Cavatelli and broccoli in a bowl
      Cavatelli and Broccoli Pasta
    • Penne all'Arrabbiata: Spicy Italian Tomato Pasta
    • A plate of spaghetti with puttanesca sauce sitting on a wooden surface
      Pasta With Puttanesca Sauce (Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca)
    • An overhead shot of penne alla vodka
      Penne alla Vodka - Pasta with Tomato Vodka Sauce

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    Italian Sunday Dinner

    These recipes are perfect for Sunday dinner, slow-cooked, rich in flavour and family-friendly!

    • An overhead shot of beef braciole on a platter with tomato sauce
      Italian Beef Braciole (Braciole al Sugo Pugliesi)
    • AN overhead shot of tagliatelle bolognese in a rustic bowl
      Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragu alla Bolongese)
    • Polpette (Italian meatballs) in a tomato sauce on a plate topped with basil.
      Polpette al Sugo (Italian Meatballs)
    • Italian roast beef on a blue serving platter
      Italian Roast Beef with Marsala & Onions

    The Basics of Italian Cooking

    Check out our thorough guides and tutorials teaching you the fundamentals in Italian cuisine.

    • An overhead shot of gnocchi on a cutting board
      Homemade Potato Gnocchi - Step by Step
    • Finely chopped carrot, celery and onion on a chopping board
      How to Make Soffritto
    • A close up of homemade ravioli
      How to Make Homemade Ravioli - The Ultimate Guide
    • An overhead shot of homemade pasta dough
      Homemade Pasta Dough - How To Step By Step
    • Polenta in a bowl with parmesan
      Creamy Polenta (Italian Cornmeal)
    • Italian Sweet Shortcrust Pastry: Pasta Frolla
    • A close up of a ball of pizza dough
      The Best Basic Pizza Dough Recipe
    • A graphic for the best flour for making homemade pizzas
      The Best Flour for Making Homemade Pizzas

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      Tiramisu - Authentic Recipe!
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    • Close up of an Italian beef ragu in a bowl
      Italian Beef Ragu - A Classic Recipe
    • An overhead shot of lobster ravioli in a bowl
      Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Cream Sauce
    • Italian tomato sauce in a saucepan with two slices of ciabatta bread
      Authentic Italian Tomato Sauce - Quick, Easy & Delicious

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