Italian recipes from my kitchen
Simple, honest food — pasta, bread, salads, soups, and desserts. 20+ tested recipes.
Latest recipes
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Pasta
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
A classic Roman pasta with garlic, olive oil, and a touch of chili. Simple, fast, and full of flavor.
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Bread
Homemade Focaccia
Soft, olive oil–rich bread with rosemary and sea salt. Perfect with soup or on its own.
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Salads
Caprese Salad
Fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil with a drizzle of balsamic. Summer on a plate.
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Pasta
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Spicy tomato sauce with garlic and red pepper. Quick weeknight dinner that never disappoints.
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Soups
Classic Minestrone
Hearty vegetable soup with beans and small pasta. Comfort in a bowl.
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Appetizers
Bruschetta al Pomodoro
Grilled bread rubbed with garlic, topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and good olive oil.
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Rice
Risotto ai Funghi
Creamy mushroom risotto with Parmesan. Stirring and patience — worth every minute.
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Pasta
Cacio e Pepe
Three ingredients: pasta, Pecorino, and black pepper. Deceptively simple, deeply satisfying.
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Desserts
Classic Tiramisu
Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. The king of Italian desserts.
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Salads
Panzanella
Tuscan bread salad with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and basil. Best in late summer.
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Pasta
Pasta al Pomodoro
The simplest tomato pasta — and maybe the best. Good tomatoes, garlic, basil, done.
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Soups
Ribollita
Thick Tuscan bread soup with cannellini beans, kale, and vegetables. Hearty winter comfort.
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Main
Melanzane alla Parmigiana
Layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Baked until bubbly.
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Pasta
Gnocchi al Pesto
Soft potato gnocchi tossed in bright basil pesto. Light, fragrant, and ready in 15 minutes.
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Soups
Pasta e Fagioli
A thick, rustic soup of beans and short pasta. Italian comfort food at its finest.
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Salads
Arugula, Pear & Parmesan Salad
Peppery arugula with sweet pear, shaved Parmesan, and lemon dressing. Elegant and simple.
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Soups
Zuppa di Lenticchie
Italian lentil soup with carrots, celery, and a splash of red wine vinegar. Earthy and warming.
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Desserts
Vanilla Panna Cotta
Silky cream dessert with vanilla and a berry compote. Minimal effort, maximum elegance.
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Salads
Farro Salad with Tomatoes & Herbs
Nutty farro tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, herbs, and lemon vinaigrette.
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Pasta
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Guanciale, egg, Pecorino, and black pepper. The real Roman carbonara — no cream allowed.