Italian

15 Minute Prep Ricotta Chicken

This baked ricotta chicken pairs tender seasoned chicken breasts with a rich ricotta–parmesan topping, marinara, and melty mozzarella for an easy, restaurant-quality dinner straight from your oven.

White Wine Sauce

This creamy white wine sauce is easy to make in just 15 minutes with butter, garlic, and Parmesan. The French-inspired…

Why You’ll Never Buy Store‑Bought Ricotta Again

Our easy homemade Ricotta Cheese recipe uses just four simple ingredients to make the BEST homemade ricotta in under 30 minutes. You’ll never go back to store-bought once you’ve tasted the difference! How to make Ricotta Cheese: Combine: In a saucepan, combine the milk, cream, and salt. Heat over medium, stirring often, until it reaches…

Pan-Fried Crispy Vegan Cutlets

close up on a plate of golden breaded vegan cutlets.These super crispy Vegan Cutlets are made with seitan, white beans, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasonings. Perfect for serving with gravy, mashed potatoes, pasta, and more! Easy to pan-fry or bake. Love making vegan meat substitutes from scratch? Try my Vegan Fried Chicken, Vegan Steak, or Vegan Pepperoni recipes next! You may be surprised at just…

Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies

These easy pizza pot pies are made with Grands! biscuits, gooey mozzarella cheese, savory pizza sauce, and mini pepperoni for a fun twist on a classic weeknight dinner.

spinach and ricotta gnudi

Although spinach gnudi — soft, pillowy cheese dumplings fried in browned butter and sage — are traditionally more of a spring or summer food, I’m here to make the argument we should eat them right now, in prime soup-and-sweat…

Favorite Chopped Salad

This easy chopped salad recipe features homemade Italian dressing, crisp vegetables, and Parmesan cheese for the ultimate side dish. Ready…

Short Rib Ragu

This short rib ragu recipe is restaurant-quality and so flavorful! It's easy to make and absolutely delicious!Our Short Rib Ragu recipe features fall-off-the-bone braised beef simmered in a rich tomato and red wine sauce, enveloped in pasta. It’s a restaurant-quality homemade ragu that’s easy to make and packed with flavor. How to make Short Rib Ragu: Sear Beef: Season short ribs with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven…

Baked Rigatoni and Sausage

This Baked Rigatoni and Sausage is a “lazy lasagna” casserole loaded with a homemade tomato sauce and melty cheese. If you love an Italian casserole, this baked rigatoni is a new one to try. The Italian sausage flavors it perfectly, while t…

Calzones

Three homemade Calzones on a piece of parchment paper, with the middle one cut in half showing the cheese pulling apart.This homemade Calzones recipe is easy to make with pizza dough and stuffed with your favorite toppings like cheese, meats, and vegetables. They can be made in advance and are freezer friendly. Stromboli vs Calzone: The biggest difference between calzones and stromboli are how they’re shaped and sealed. Calzones are folded in half like a…

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Creamy Mushroom Pastais a cozy, one-pan dinner that comes together in just 35 minutes. Tender pasta is tossed in a rich garlic mushroom sauce with parmesan for an easy weeknight meal. It’s simple, hearty, and perfect when you’re craving com…

Bread Dipping Oil

This easy homemade bread dipping oil recipe is bursting with bold Italian herbs, fresh garlic, and rich extra virgin olive oil, just like the kind you get at a cozy Italian restaurant. Ready in just 2 minutes, it’s the perfect sidekick for slices…

Creamy Skillet White Beans with Spinach and Basil

square image of a wooden spoon scooping up skillet white beans from a large pan.This Italian-inspired Creamy White Bean Skillet is so luxurious, with soft cannellini beans simmered in a rich sauce with spinach, tomatoes, basil, and vegan parmesan. An easy comfort food made in just one pan! Do you have extra cans of white beans in your cupboard? Use them to make my White Bean Dip, White Bean…

Penne alla Vodka

Skip the jarred sauce! This creamy penne alla vodka is fast, flavorful, and family-friendly. Vodka optional, flavor guaranteed.
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