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Stuffed Tomatoes

Stuffed tomatoes are a hearty and healthy dish that is full of flavor! Filled with meat, veggies, and rice, they are reminiscent of a Shepherds pie but the tomatoes serve as a much healthier base instead of a crust. The light flavors of the sauce soaked up in the rice pairs deliciously with the melted mozzarella and fills you up comfortably. While this dish does take a bit more time, it is well worth it when you take the steaming hot tomatoes out of the oven and dig into their crispy, creamy, saucy goodness!

Fettuccine Panna with Prosciutto Cotto and Peas

Main Course Recipes, Meat Recipes, Pasta Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / April 27, 2023 / 3 Comments

This pasta dish is incredibly easy to make and packed with delicious flavors! The thin sliced Prosciutto Cotto pairs so nicely in the simple creamy Panna da Cucina sauce and juicy peas. This is actually considered a luxurious dish in parts of Italy, and in Rome it is a highly desired dish of the Pope due to its simplicity and light creamy flavor. Everyone is sure to love this meal!

Homemade Panna da Cucina

Main Course Recipes, Soup, Salad, and Sauce Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / April 27, 2023 / 5 Comments

Panna da Cucina is a key player in many of Italy’s most classic dishes. It is similar to whipping cream, however, this cooking cream has a much lower fat content and can not be found on shelves in the United States! Not only is it an essential ingredient to classic lasagna, but it can also be added to a variety of different pasta dishes to add an extra level of creaminess or even used as a simple sauce of its own.

Classic Meatballs and Pasta

Main Course Recipes, Meat Recipes, Pasta Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / April 25, 2023 / 4 Comments

The most important thing about this recipe is to let it cook long enough to get that rich, slow cooked flavor. Everything in the recipe card below is laid out step by step, but there is a little variation in the cook time. The longer you cook the pasta and meatballs, the better the dish tastes, so just be sure you leave that good hour or two for simmering – it will make a world of difference!

Pesto alla Genovese

Healthy Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Pasta Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / March 30, 2023 / 5 Comments

We all know and love this aromatic and silky green sauce! Pesto alla Genovese originated in Genoa during the 16th century and has been a popular go-to for Italians since then. While its main use is to be paired with pasta, you can also use this pesto for dips and spread!

Sausage and Lentils

Main Course Recipes, Meat Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / March 26, 2023 / 5 Comments

Lentils have been a staple food in the Italian diet for centuries, dating all the way back to 13000 BC, and many different variations for cooking it have popped up along the way. Through the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, this recipe has always stuck around and has even become a New Years Eve tradition symbolic for good luck and wealth in the upcoming year! You can find this dish in varied forms throughout many different regions of Italy with all kinds of added vegetables and various types of lentils.

Polenta Concia

Main Course Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / March 26, 2023 / 5 Comments

Polenta is possibly one of the oldest and most famous of Italian dishes. Originating in Northern Italy, it soon became an essential for working class families all over the country as a simple yet hearty meal. Traditionally, it is made of course stone-ground cornmeal, but different variations have formed over time.

Parmesan Risotto

Healthy Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / March 24, 2023 / 5 Comments

This rich and creamy risotto recipe will quickly become one of your favorites – It’s light and creamy and perfect for any time of the year. This recipe is a perfect base for other risotto recipes too, like spinach or seafood risotto, or you can just enjoy it in all its cheesy parmesan goodness!

Veggie Puree Soup

Healthy Recipes, Main Course Recipes, Side Dish Recipes, Soup, Salad, and Sauce Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / February 25, 2023 / 4 Comments

This puree soup is perfect for the warmer months since it’s light and simple and includes so many healthy vegetables! It’s easy to make and a great way to get young ones to eat vegetables without them even knowing it. Once it combines with the crunchy, buttery bread, silky olive oil, and salty parmesan on top your tastebuds will be in heaven – and as an added bonus it’s even better the next day for leftovers!

Pasta all’Amatriciana

Main Course Recipes, Meat Recipes, Pasta Recipes / By Authentic Italian Recipes / February 18, 2023 / 5 Comments

This dish is not only an Italian classic but it’s also super simple and quick to make! Whip up this Amatriciana sauce after a long day of work and enjoy the delicious flavors of the guanciale mixed with the aromatic tomato sauce. Don’t forget to top it with a layer of creamy Parmesan cheese and a drizzle of silky olive oil for the final touch!