Italian Recipes & Authentic Italian Cooking

Having lived in Italy, their cuisine is one of my biggest sources of inspiration — comforting, simple, generous food that celebrates fresh ingredients and regional traditions. Here you’ll find all my tried, tested and much-loved Italian recipes: from quick midweek pastas to slow-cooked classics, vibrant vegetable dishes, rustic soups and everything in between.

Explore Italian Cuisine

Delve deeper into a rich and diverse cuisine – where seasonality and regionality reign.

A bowl of nduja pasta sauce with penne pasta. A fork sits in the bowl too.

Pasta Recipes

Classic and modern pasta, from quick weeknight meals to slow-simmered sauces.

A large platter of thinly sliced blood oranges garnished with capers, onion and mint.

Italian Vegetarian

Plant-based dishes, grilled vegetables, beans, grains, soups and salads.

A bowl of Italian pulled lamb with beans with a fork

Italian Comfort Food

Slow braises, baked pasta, lasagna, risotto and traditional hearty favourites.

A bowl of Taralli Pugliesi (bread snacks from Italy)

Regional Italian

Explore Italy region by region — from Tuscan simplicity to Sicilian boldness.

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Explore by Ingredient

Looking for a recipe for a specific ingredient? Here are the most searched for ingredients.

Chicken Soup with Fregola

Chicken

Chicken dinners with garlic, herbs and full flavours.

Chicken Recipes →

A roasting tin holding a roast lamb leg. Potatoes sit in the juices from the lamb.

Meat

Rich ground meat ragùs, roasts braises and grills.

Meat Recipes →

A bowl of spaghetti in a green puree of cavolo nero cabbage

Pasta

Classic sauces – quick and easy or low and slow.

Pasta Recipes →

A bowl of Italian nduja risotto scattered with cheese. A fork sits alongside the bowl

Rice

Hearty and comforting, creamy and inventive rice recipes.

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Popular Italian Recipes

My visitors can’t get enough Italian food — here are their favourite recipes.

Beginner-Friendly Italian Recipes

If you’re new to Italian food, or just new to cooking, this is a great place to start your journey.

My favourite pasta recipes

If you need only one pasta dish recommendation, then one of these four are amongst my most treasured.

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Italian Meal types

Narrow your search for the perfect Italian dish by meal type, with stews, fast-Italian, one-pot, sides, and salad recipes.

A plate of nduja sausage in liquid form, topped with a ball of burrata cheese and garnished with a small sprig of basil. A fork sits to the left.

Quick & Easy Italian

For busy nights — pasta, one-pan meals and simple soups.

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a bowl of Italian pasta e ceci taken from above

One Pot Italian

Minimal cleanup, maximum comfort.

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A bowl of Italian pulled lamb with beans with a fork

Italian Soups & Stews

Liquid comfort. Italian soups are the tastiest ever.

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Italian Sides & Salads

Fresh and healthy vegetables to complement any main course.

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Want more?

Explore more global flavours in my full collection of World Cuisine Recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the essential ingredients in Italian cooking?

Olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, good pasta, parmesan, stock, beans and seasonal vegetables are at the heart of everyday Italian cooking.

Are these recipes traditional or your own?

Many are rooted in traditional Italian methods, but all recipes are tested, refined and written in my own cooking style. Having lived in Italy, in the Abruzzo region, I have traveled around the country and picked up helpful tips and tricks from friends along the way — so some recipes are adapted from those lived experiences.

Do I need special equipment to cook Italian food?

Not usually — a saucepan, frying pan, baking dish and a good pot for pasta will get you through most dishes. When you do need special equipment, I’ll usually send you to a product that will do the job (an affiliate link).

I’m new to Italian cuisine — where should I start?

Begin with simple pastas, tomato sauces or risottos. They teach the fundamentals of Italian cooking.