When you love cooking your way around the world, then you start falling in love with specific cuisines, and I don’t think that I’m the only one who loves authentic Italian food!
Is there anything more Italian than Pasta? These authentic Italian Pasta recipes are perfect for lunch and dinner and are just the most perfect recipes to make with pure Italian love.
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Pasta e Fagioli is an Italian-inspired soup made with short pasta and beans.
Made popular by the restaurant chain Olive Garden, enjoy this homemade and hearty vegetarian Pasta e Fagioli soup made with simple veggies, tomatoes, macaroni pasta, and of course, beans!
Pasta e Fagioli (Italian Pasta and Beans)
Fettuccine Alfredo
For something so simple, this fettuccine Alfredo really is full of flavor! The perfectly cooked fettuccine is coated in a silky creamy sauce, with Italian seasoning and parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Nothing beats a warm bowl or plate full of cheesy and flavorful pasta, and this classic recipe will be on the table in 30 minutes!
Homemade Italian Meatballs Recipe
Homemade Italian Meatballs are juicy and flavorful orbs of comfort food perfection. Ground meat seasoned with fragrant Italian herbs and garlic is mixed with breadcrumbs for a tender texture.
These meatballs can be simmered in a rich tomato sauce for a classic spaghetti and meatballs dinner, baked for party appetizers, or even served on a bed of creamy polenta.
Homemade Italian Meatballs Recipe
Instant Pot Tomato and Basil Pasta
Instant Pot Fresh Tomato and Basil Pasta is fast and super easy. It is a delicious spaghetti sauce made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, onions, and olive oil, then mixed with parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
This light and fresh family meal is an Instant Pot one-pot pasta that’s healthy and packed with flavor.
Instant Pot Tomato and Basil Pasta
Pasta Bolognese
This pasta bolognese is a savory meat sauce tossed with spaghetti and served with parmesan and fresh basil. It’s a classic Italian meal that always gets rave reviews and is perfect for feeding a crowd!
You can never go wrong with pasta for dinner, whether it’s creamy shrimp linguine, baked mac and cheese, chicken parmesan pasta, or this hearty pasta bolognese.
Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta
This Italian Sausage Pasta recipe is creamy, rich, and loaded with savory flavor!
It’s a hearty one-pot meal that is easy to prepare and great for a weeknight or when you’ve got a lot of hungry folks to feed.
Cheesy Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake
This Italian Sausage Pasta recipe is creamy, rich, and loaded with savory flavor!
It’s a hearty one-pot meal that is easy to prepare and great for a weeknight.
Cheesy Italian Sausage Ravioli Bake
Italian Sausage Pasta with Collard Greens
Italian Sausage Pasta with Collard Greens is a flavorful and rustic Italian-inspired dish. Spicy Italian sausage is browned and crumbled, then tossed with tender collard greens that have been simmered or sautéed until slightly softened.
A sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat (optional) completes this quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Italian Sausage Pasta with Collard Greens
Spicy Sausage Pasta
Spicy Sausage Pasta is a delightful and fiery dish that’s perfect for those who love a kick. It typically features spicy Italian sausage browned and crumbled, releasing its flavorful oils.
A sprinkle of parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat completes this delicious and satisfying meal.
Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli Rabe
This easy-to-make Italian Sausage Pasta with broccoli rabe is full of comfort food flavor. It’s gluten-free, loaded with protein and veggies, and whole grain.
It’s based on rustic Italian pasta dishes, where the sauce is combined with a bit of pasta cooking water and parmesan cheese. The mushrooms make a great pairing with the broccoli rabe, making this a delightful recipe.
Italian Sausage Pasta with Broccoli Rabe
Lasagna
Lasagna, a beloved Italian masterpiece, combines layers of broad pasta sheets with rich and contrasting fillings.
The star is typically a slow-cooked ragù, a meaty sauce simmered with tomatoes and herbs. The dish is baked until golden brown and bubbly, perfect for sharing and savoring.
Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta offers a delicious plant-based twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of lasagna noodles alternate with a hearty marinara sauce and a creamy tofu ricotta filling.
The tofu ricotta, made by blending tofu with cashews, nutritional yeast, and seasonings, provides a satisfyingly ricotta-like texture and flavor that everyone can enjoy.
Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta
Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta
Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta is a plant-based take on a classic comfort food. Jumbo pasta shells are filled with a creamy and flavorful ricotta alternative made by blending tofu with nutritional yeast and seasonings.
This vegan dish is a satisfying and delicious option for those following a plant-based diet, and it’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Vegan Stuffed Shells with Tofu Ricotta
Pesto Calabrese (Red Pepper Pesto) with Pasta
Get ready to spice up your pesto life with this delicious pesto Calabrese from Calabria.
This sauce has a creamy red pepper base that can be used in many ways. Try enjoying it hot or cold with your pasta, use it as a dip, or spread it on bruschetta.
Pesto Calabrese (Red Pepper Pesto) with Pasta
Pappardelle with Braised Hare Ragu
This Pappardelle with Braised Hare Ragu is one of the most delicious wild game recipes in the Italian kitchen.
The hare meat is marinated in red wine, herbs, and spices and then slow cooked in wine and stock until tender. Cocoa powder is added at the end giving the sauce an incredibly rich deep, slightly chocolaty flavor.
Pappardelle with Braised Hare Ragu
Simple Italian Tomato Spaghetti
Grab your fork and enjoy this delightful, fun and flavourful spaghetti – perfect with a sprinkle of cheddar cheese and fresh basil!
This spaghetti is bursting with delicious flavors, satisfying, simple to make and fun to eat! !
Simple Italian Tomato Spaghetti
Italian Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
This authentic Italian fresh tomato sauce highlights summer fresh tomatoes and basil.
True to Italian cooking, it is a simple and easy recipe using high-quality, seasonal ingredients.
Italian Fresh Tomato Sauce Recipe
Grandma’s Classic Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
This Classic Baked Mostaccioli is the perfect Italian pasta dish for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, and holiday parties.
The perfect combination of marinara sauce, Italian sausage, spices and of course cheese.
Grandma’s Classic Baked Mostaccioli Recipe
Tuscan Chicken Pasta in the Instant Pot
Creamy Tuscan chicken pasta is easy to make with an Instant Pot. It is a great, quick meal loaded with flavor.
This creamy Tuscan chicken pasta tastes as good as it looks. It is a great dinner to serve on a busy night when you still want something yummy and comforting.
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