Tag: ItalianFood

Dinner & Lunch

Tomato Risotto

Once you master the risotto technique, you can make flavorful versions throughout the year. This summery version is based on red, ripe tomatoes from the garden, but if you want to up the tomato quotient, surround the finished dish with slices of multicolored heirloom varieties. Best as a first course or vegetarian main course, it […]

Chicken

Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

This chicken risotto recipe features moist roasted meat, caramelized onions, balsamic vinegar, and creamy risotto. You can roast a chicken at home or purchase a cooked one from the grocery store. A garnish of grated cheese, such as Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, is a nice touch. Prep Time:15 minsCook Time:40 minsServings:4 Ingredients Directions Step 1 […]

Dinner & Lunch

Skillet Stuffed Shells

Stuffed shells don’t have to be a weekend project. This one-pan, stovetop-only version turns mushroom- and spinach-stuffed shells into an easy weeknight pasta dinner. The quick but deeply flavorful sauce is made by dressing up jarred marinara sauce with garlic browned in butter and crushed red pepper flakes. Recipe information Ingredients 18 jumbo pasta shells (about 6 […]

Pasta

Rigatoni

Baked Rigatoni is full of zesty meat, tender noodles and lots of cheese! Super simple and incredibly delicious, this is the ultimate comfort food! Prep Time:15minutes minutesCook Time:40minutes minutesServings:6 People Ingredients Instructions  Nutrition Calories: 906kcalCarbohydrates: 61gProtein: 58gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 1144mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 648IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 530mgIron: 4mg

Desserts

Panna Cotta

Panna cotta is the kind of dessert that looks complicated but is actually incredibly easy to make. Unlike its high-maintenance cousin, crème brûlée, this simple, elegant, easy dessert takes less than 30 minutes to assemble and can rest in the fridge for at least a week before unmolding. With its creamy, slightly jiggly texture, it’s […]

Pasta

One Pot Pasta

A quick and easy creamy one pot pasta made with caramelized onions, chicken stock, and a kick of chili oil. Cooking the fettuccine directly in the sauce means fewer dishes and maximum flavor in under 40 minutes. Prep Time:10minutes minsCook Time:25minutes minsServings:4 people Equipment Ingredients For garnish / topping Instructions  Slice your onions as thin as possible so […]

Soups & Salads

Tomato Burrata Salad

This Tomato Burrata Salad with Basil is the easiest summer salad worth making, built on ripe tomatoes, creamy burrata, and a small trick that turns the tomato juice into the dressing. No cooking, ready in about 10 minutes. Prep10minutes minutesServings 4 Ingredients Instructions  Notes Nutrition Information Serving: 1servingCalories: 135kcal (7%)Carbohydrates: 9g (3%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 11g (17%)Saturated Fat: 2g (13%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 300mg (13%)Potassium: 454mg (13%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 1835IU (37%)Vitamin C: 26mg (32%)Calcium: 32mg (3%)Iron: 1mg (6%) Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your […]

Appetizers

Polenta

Polenta is a comforting Italian staple known for its creamy texture and versatility. Warm, rich, and satisfying, it can be served soft and velvety or cooled and crisped to perfection. Whether paired with hearty sauces, roasted vegetables, or enjoyed on its own, polenta transforms simple ingredients into a deeply comforting dish. Prep 10minutes minsCook 25minutes minsTotal 35minutes mins Ingredients Method Nutrition […]

Pasta

Burrata Pasta

This One-Pot Spicy Vodka Burrata Pasta cooks entirely in a single pan in exactly 30 minutes. Dry penne simmers directly in a spicy tomato and vodka broth, naturally thickening into a rich sauce without needing to drain any hot water. Finished with a fresh ball of burrata, the cool cream inside melts straight into the […]

Pasta

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo

Brown Butter Fettuccine Alfredo is a rich, comforting twist on a classic pasta favorite. Nutty browned butter blends with a creamy, velvety sauce to coat every strand of fettuccine, creating a simple yet indulgent dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners or an easy restaurant style meal at home. Prep Time:10minutes minsCook Time:15minutes minsServings:4 people Ingredients Instructions  Tip: Cooking […]