Famous Recipes

Classic Italian dishes from antipasti through dolci with traditional preparation methods. Articles include regional variations and authentic ingredient choices.

A Guide to Making Lasagne

How to layer meat sauce, fresh pasta and creamy béchamel to make an authentic Bolognese lasagne from scratch.

Bagna Cauda

An Italian anchovy and garlic sauce meant for dipping raw vegetables and bread, best enjoyed outdoors with friends.

How to Make Insalata Tricolore

Make traditional insalata tricolore with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil in this simple Italian salad recipe.

Italian Cooking Terms

Italian cooking terms reflect the passion Italians have for food, from antipasti to arancine and the techniques that make their dishes special.

Italian Food Retailers on the Internet

How Italian food retailers online are making it easier to get authentic ingredients wherever you live.

Minestrone

This rustic Italian soup changes with the seasons and region, but it always starts with good stock and a proper soffritto base.

Pesto Sauce

Traditional pesto comes from Liguria, Italy, and this is how to make it the authentic way with basil, pine nuts and cheese.

Pizza Margherita

How a pizza maker won over Italian royalty with just three simple ingredients and a hot oven.

Pizza Quattro Stagione

The quattro stagioni pizza divides its oval base into four sections, each topped with different ingredients that create contrasting tastes and flavors.

Ragu Bolognese

The real Ragu Bolognese uses tagliatelle, not spaghetti, and definitely doesn't need oregano or excessive tomato.

Why Buy Italian Sauces in a Jar?

Italian sauces dominate supermarket shelves because they're quick, culturally appealing, and their packaging does the hard selling work.

Zuppa Inglese

This Italian trifle-style dessert layers cake, custard and liqueur for an elegant finish that's easier to make than its name suggests.