Easy
Italian Chopped Sandwich
Salami, provolone, and pickled peppers chopped together on a hoagie roll — the viral TikTok sub you can build in five minutes.
10 min2 servings
LunchInstagram ViralQuick
Italian Home Cooking Classics
Pasta, risotto, lasagna, carbonara, and osso buco — the Italian dishes families actually cook at home.
Featured Recipes
Easy
Basil Pesto
Fresh basil pesto with pine nuts, Parmesan, and olive oil. Toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or dollop on soup and grilled chicken.
10 min8 servings
Sauces SpreadsVegetarianQuick
Easy
Chicken Pesto Penne
Easy chicken pasta dinner with basil pesto and juicy chicken — ready in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaChicken
Easy
Creamy Shrimp Pasta
Fettuccine tossed in a quick butter and cream sauce with peppered shrimp and parsley. One skillet, about 25 minutes, and the sauce clings to every noodle.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaShrimp
Medium
Spaghetti Carbonara
Silky Roman pasta coated in a sauce of eggs, Pecorino Romano, guanciale, and black pepper — no cream. Rich, peppery, and ready in under 30 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerQuick30 Minutes
Easy
One-Pot Garlic Parmesan Pasta
Creamy one-pot pasta with garlic and Parmesan — minimal dishes, maximum comfort for pasta night.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaOne Pot
All Italian Recipes
Easy
Homemade Pizza with Trader Joe's Pizza Dough
Crispy, bubbly homemade pizza in under 30 minutes — no kneading required. Trader Joe's refrigerated pizza dough stretches beautifully, and a ripping-hot oven gives you that pizzeria char at home.
27 min2 servings
DinnerTrader JoesQuick
Medium
Tiramisu
Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa. Italy's most beloved dessert — rich, airy, and deeply coffee-kissed.
30 min8 servings
Comfort FoodKid Friendly
Medium
Chicken Piccata
Classic chicken piccata with lemon-caper butter sauce — an impressive 30-minute chicken dinner.
30 min4 servings
DinnerChicken30 Minutes
Medium
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Creamy, comforting Alfredo with tender chicken and broccoli. A family favorite that comes together in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerKid Friendly30 Minutes
Easy
Chicken Parmesan Skillet
Crispy chicken parmesan in one skillet with melted mozzarella — a 30-minute chicken dinner classic.
30 min4 servings
DinnerChickenOne Pan
Easy
Creamy Parmesan Garlic Mushroom Chicken
Seared chicken thighs in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with mushrooms and spinach. A one-skillet dinner ready in 30 minutes — spoon it over pasta or rice.
30 min4 servings
DinnerChicken30 Minutes
Easy
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy chicken alfredo pasta with tender chicken and fettuccine — an easy pasta dinner ready in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaChicken
Easy
Penne alla Vodka
Creamy tomato-vodka sauce coats penne in 30 minutes — a restaurant favorite that is easy enough for weeknight pasta dinner.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaKid Friendly
Easy
Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta
Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken pasta with spinach — a restaurant-style pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaChicken
Easy
Easy Spaghetti Night
Classic family spaghetti with a rich meat sauce. Done in 30 minutes with pantry staples.
30 min6 servings
DinnerKid FriendlyBudget
Easy
Meatball Pasta Dinner
Juicy beef meatballs simmered in marinara over spaghetti — classic easy pasta dinner comfort food.
40 min5 servings
DinnerPastaBeef
Medium
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice slowly stirred with porcini and cremini mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan. Northern Italian comfort in a bowl — luxurious yet achievable at home.
45 min4 servings
DinnerVegetarianComfort Food
Medium
Classic Lasagna
Layers of wide pasta, rich meat ragù, creamy béchamel, and melted mozzarella baked until bubbling and golden. The ultimate Italian Sunday dinner — even better the next day.
1h 30m8 servings
DinnerComfort FoodMeal Prep
Hard
Osso Buco
Braised veal shanks in white wine, tomatoes, and aromatics until fork-tender. Served with gremolata and risotto — a Milanese masterpiece.
2h 20m4 servings
DinnerComfort FoodHigh Protein
Easy
Caprese Salad
Ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil drizzled with olive oil and balsamic. The colors of the Italian flag on a plate — summer simplicity at its finest.
10 min4 servings
VegetarianHealthyQuick
Easy
Pesto Eggs
Eggs cooked directly in basil pesto for a vibrant, herby breakfast — the viral one-pan trick that changed morning toast forever.
13 min2 servings
BreakfastInstagram ViralQuick
Easy
Garlic Butter Pasta
Simple, perfect garlic butter pasta that takes 15 minutes. Pantry staple ingredients, restaurant-level flavor. Add protein or eat it as a side — this is a keeper.
15 min4 servings
DinnerVegetarianQuick
Easy
Bruschetta
Toasted rustic bread rubbed with garlic and topped with ripe tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. The perfect Italian appetizer — simple, fresh, and impossible to eat just one.
20 min6 servings
Kid FriendlyVegetarianQuick
Easy
Garlic Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Classic garlic shrimp scampi over linguine — a quick pasta dinner in 20 minutes.
20 min4 servings
DinnerPastaShrimp
Easy
Air Fryer Chicken Breast with Italian Herbs
Juicy, tender chicken breast infused with savory Italian herbs and cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a healthy and flavorful meal. This simple recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and pairs well with almost any side dish.
20 min4 servings
ChickenPoultryAir fryer
Easy
One Pot Pasta
The magic one pot pasta method — pasta, vegetables, and sauce all cook together in one pot for a creamy, starchy sauce that coats every noodle. Done in 20 minutes.
20 min4 servings
DinnerVegetarianQuick
Easy
Pesto Tortellini Dinner
Cheese tortellini tossed with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes — a 20-minute pasta dinner.
20 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Easy Cheese Ravioli Dinner
Quick cheese ravioli with marinara and mozzarella — the easiest pasta dinner for hectic nights.
20 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Classic Pesto Pasta
Fresh basil pesto tossed with al dente pasta, pine nuts, and Parmesan. Ligurian perfection in 20 minutes — bright, herbaceous, and deeply satisfying.
22 min4 servings
DinnerVegetarianQuick
Easy
Air Fryer Zucchini Noodles with Pesto and Cherry Tomatoes
A light and flavorful vegetarian pasta dish featuring spiralized zucchini tossed with vibrant pesto and sweet cherry tomatoes. Quick enough for a weeknight and satisfyingly healthy.
23 min4 servings
VegetarianPastaDinner
Easy
Weeknight Marinara Pasta
Simple marinara pasta dinner with a bright tomato sauce — an easy pasta recipe for busy nights.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Lemon Tuna Pasta
Pantry-friendly tuna pasta with garlic, lemon, and capers — a quick pasta dinner ready in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaBudget
Easy
Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Bright, garlicky shrimp pasta with a light lemon butter sauce. Restaurant quality in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerQuickHigh Protein
Easy
Lemon Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
A light and healthy take on a classic shrimp scampi, featuring succulent shrimp tossed with zucchini noodles in a bright lemon garlic butter sauce. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a low-carb meal.
25 min4 servings
ShrimpSeafoodLow Carb
Easy
Spicy Arrabbiata Pasta
Fiery arrabbiata pasta with garlic and crushed tomatoes — a bold vegetarian pasta dinner in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Gorgonzola Walnut Pasta
Creamy gorgonzola pasta with toasted walnuts — an elegant easy pasta dinner in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Crab Alfredo
Fettuccine in a rich Parmesan cream sauce topped with sweet lump crab. Decadent pasta night in under 30 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerQuick30 Minutes
Easy
Chicken Caprese Skillet
Seared chicken with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil — a 25-minute Italian chicken dinner.
25 min4 servings
DinnerChickenOne Pan
Easy
Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers
A classic Italian-American dish made effortless in the air fryer! Juicy sausage and sweet bell peppers cook together for a flavorful and quick meal that's great on its own or in a sandwich.
25 min4 servings
DinnerSausageItalian
Easy
Creamy Mushroom Pasta
Earthy creamy mushroom pasta with garlic and thyme — a vegetarian pasta dinner in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Crab Linguine with Garlic and White Wine
Tender lump crab tossed with linguine in a light garlic, white wine, and lemon butter sauce. Elegant enough for date night, easy enough for Tuesday.
25 min4 servings
DinnerQuick30 Minutes
Easy
Tomato Basil Pasta
Fresh tomato basil pasta with garlic and olive oil — a light easy pasta dinner in 25 minutes.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Pesto Pasta with Grilled Chicken
Fresh basil pesto pasta with juicy grilled chicken — vibrant, flavorful, and ready in 25 minutes. A bright, satisfying dinner the whole family will request again and again.
25 min4 servings
DinnerHigh ProteinQuick
Easy
Spinach Ricotta Pasta
Creamy spinach ricotta pasta with lemon — a vegetarian pasta dinner the family loves.
25 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Medium
Creamy Tuscan Chicken
Pan-seared chicken in a rich sun-dried tomato and spinach cream sauce. Restaurant-quality dinner that comes together in 30 minutes and looks incredibly impressive.
30 min4 servings
DinnerHigh Protein30 Minutes
Easy
Chicken Florentine Pasta
Creamy chicken florentine pasta with spinach and Parmesan — a 30-minute pasta dinner.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaChicken
Medium
Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Meatball Subs
Juicy, flavorful chicken meatballs tossed in BBQ sauce and nestled in soft rolls, all made quick and easy with your air fryer. A fun twist on classic meatball subs perfect for a busy evening.
30 min4 servings
DinnerChickenAir Fryer
Medium
Chicken Marsala
Tender chicken in a rich mushroom marsala wine sauce — a 30-minute chicken dinner that tastes like date night.
30 min4 servings
DinnerChicken30 Minutes
Easy
Pasta Primavera
Colorful pasta primavera with seasonal vegetables in a light garlic sauce — healthy pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaVegetarian
Easy
Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Peppers with Onions
Savor the classic flavors of Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, and onions, all perfectly roasted in the air fryer for a quick and delicious meal. This simple dish is perfect served on its own or stuffed into hoagie rolls.
30 min4 servings
SausageDinnerAir Fryer
Easy
Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken
Classic fettuccine alfredo with sliced chicken — a creamy pasta dinner in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaChicken
Medium
Chicken Carbonara
Silky chicken carbonara with pancetta and Parmesan — restaurant pasta dinner at home in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPastaChicken
Easy
Sausage and Spinach Pasta
Italian sausage pasta with wilted spinach in a light garlic sauce — a quick pasta dinner with big flavor.
30 min4 servings
DinnerPasta30 Minutes
More Italian Recipes
- Pasta with Italian Sausage and Peppers30 min
- Pasta all'Amatriciana30 min
- Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Sun-Dried Tomatoes30 min
- Creamy Tuscan Salmon with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes30 min
- Saltimbocca alla Romana30 min
- Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Meatballs32 min
- Sheet Pan Sausage and Broccoli with Mustard Glaze35 min
- Rotini with Meat Sauce35 min
- Air Fryer Italian Sausage and Veggie Skillet35 min
- Creamy Tomato Basil Soup35 min
- Baked Penne with Mozzarella35 min
- Cheesy Lasagna Soup35 min
- Pasta e Fagioli35 min
- Healthy Turkey Meatballs35 min
- Spicy Italian Sausage and Broccoli Rabe Orecchiette35 min
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes40 min
- Baked Stuffed Shells40 min
- Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes40 min
- Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta with Sausage40 min
- Baked Spaghetti40 min
- Pasta e Fagioli40 min
- Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers with Onions40 min
- Creamy One-Pot Chicken and Orzo45 min
- Quick Skillet Sausage and White Bean Stew45 min
- Classic Vegetable Minestrone45 min
- Classic Olive Oil Cake47 min
- Cheesy Baked Ziti with Italian Sausage50 min
- Italian Minestrone55 min
- Baked Ziti1h
- Potato Gnocchi1h 5m
- Eggplant Parmigiana1h 10m
Most Saved Recipes
Easy
Sweet Spam
Spam slices tossed in sugar and fried until caramelized and crispy, served over hot steamed rice. A sweet-salty breakfast that hits every time.
15 min3 servings
BreakfastQuickBudget
Easy
Breakfast Egg Bites
Fluffy, protein-packed egg bites with cheese and veggies. Great for meal prep — make a batch on Sunday.
35 min6 servings
BreakfastMeal PrepHigh Protein
Medium
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Creamy, comforting Alfredo with tender chicken and broccoli. A family favorite that comes together in 30 minutes.
30 min4 servings
DinnerKid Friendly30 Minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
What pasta shapes go with which sauces?
Long pasta (spaghetti, linguine) for oil and cream sauces. Short pasta (penne, rigatoni) for chunky meat and vegetable sauces.
Do I need special cheese for Italian cooking?
Parmesan and mozzarella cover most recipes. Pecorino Romano adds sharpness to carbonara and cacio e pepe.