Italian food has always been popular in the average household, and for a good reason! It’s comforting, flavorful and uses simple ingredients that you’re bound to have in your fridge and pantry.
That’s why we’ve rounded up the Top Italian Recipes For An Italian Feast At Home. You can easily double each recipe if you need to feed a crowd, or you can simply enjoy the meal at home with your family. Either way, it will be a delicious affair.
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Baked Italian Cavatappi Pasta
This creamy and cheesy pasta is a grown-up version of mac and cheese. Also called corkscrew pasta, cavatappi noodles are delicious on their own or served as a side at your next family dinner. I used a homemade cheese sauce to take this recipe over the top!
Neapolitan pizza
Neapolitan pizza is one of the most famous varieties of pizza, baked daily in restaurants around the world. With high-quality ingredients, you can create a Naples-worthy pizza in your oven at home. It’s a fun project for beginners who love experimenting in the kitchen.
Frittata
A fluffy and perfect frittata – loaded with bacon, cheese, eggs and vegetables. Once you know the basics, the filling options are endless. It takes less than 20 minutes and is a great recipe to clear the refrigerator!
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Tagliatelle bolognese is a popular Italian dish that’s loaded with tender tagliatelle noodles and rich bolognese sauce. It takes about 45 minutes to prepare, making it a good option for busy weeknights.
Chicken Alfredo
This alfredo dish is creamy and flavorful comfort food, just like at Olive Garden. This simple and elegant dish is a family favorite you can make in just 20 minutes!
Creamy Chicken Marsala
This is a surprisingly easy weeknight dinner idea that will tantalize your taste buds with juicy chicken breasts in a creamy mushroom sauce flavored with marsala wine. And it’s ready in under 30 minutes.
Italian Calzone Recipe
This calzone recipe will take your Italian favorite to a new level – loaded with sausage, pepperoni, mozzarella, ricotta, Parmesan cheese and vegetables wrapped in soft and fluffy calzone dough. These cheesy calzones make the perfect weeknight dinner.
Italian Panzerotti
This is an Italian savory turnover like a mini pizza pocket and it’s super easy to make at home! A pizza dough crust is filled with all the classic toppings – pepperoni, cheese, and your choice of sauce. These semi-circular pockets are then baked or deep-fried to golden perfection. If this sounds like something you might like, check out this authentic recipe.
Stuffed Ziti Fritta (Olive Garden Copycat)
Olive Garden is known for its delectable Italian menu items, including appetizers. For those who want to go beyond breadsticks, this copycat stuffed ziti fritta is crispy, cheesy, and packed with flavors. Cooked rigatoni pasta is stuffed with a delicious cheese mixture and then fried to golden perfection!
Party Lasagna
This is a mouthwatering Italian main course that’s baked in a pot and turned upside down to serve. Packed with layers of meaty lasagna flavors, it’s ready in half the time of traditional recipes!
Crispy Chicken and Parmesan
Try making this crispy chicken and parmesan for a delicious one-pan dinner with only 10 minutes of prep! Chicken breasts are breaded with a mouthwatering garlic parmesan crust that gets crispy in the oven.
Anchovy Pizza
Anchovies on pizza is an Italian classic! My search for the perfect homemade anchovy pizza with the best flavor combination is over! This recipe begins with a homemade pizza dough, spread with tomato sauce, and topped with cured anchovies, olives, capers, onions, and mozzarella cheese. With a few tips, you’ll learn how to make this mouthwatering anchovy pizza at home.
Caprese Chicken
This Italian cheesy chicken recipe is loathed with chicken and sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with balsamic dressing and fresh basil for an incredibly delicious dinner!
Minestrone
A veggie soup that’s healthy and delicious! This flavorful tomato broth is filled with veggies and noodles of your choosing. Before serving, sprinkle parmesan cheese over your bowl and serve with garlic bread for a perfect dish.
Rosemary Mushroom Risotto
This is an Italian classic dish – creamy, flavorful and comforting, great for an easy weeknight meal. You can customize it with your favorite ingredients when making it at home.
Tuscan Chicken
This simple Italian dish is loaded with tender, juicy and flavorful chicken, made in one pan. It’ll be on your dinner table in less than 30 minutes. Serve it with pasta or potatoes for a complete meal!
Tiramisù
A classic Italian dessert made at home! Using ladyfingers dipped in coffee and fresh mascarpone cream, keep layering these ingredients and finish it with a sprinkle of cocoa powder. The perfect dessert for all coffee lovers!
Cannoli
Crispy and sweet, these cannolis are irresistible! Here you’ll learn how to make crunchy fried pastries filled with delicious ricotta cream and chocolate chips. Sprinkle powdered sugar over your cannolis and enjoy!
Easy Italian Recipe: Baked Italian Cavatappi Pasta
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1/2 pound uncooked cavatappi pasta
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For the Cheese Sauce
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cup milk any kind
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt plus more for adding to the water and cook the pasta
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
- optional chopped parsley for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Grease a square baking dish and set aside.
Cook the Pasta
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. When boiling, sprinkle some salt, and then add dried cavatappi pasta. Cook until al dente (About 1 minute less than the package directs).
- Drain the pasta and drizzle with olive oil to keep it from sticking. Set aside to cool while preparing cheese sauce.
Make the Cheese Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, salt, and pepper. Whisk and cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in the milk and heavy cream, stirring constantly. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook for a few minutes until you see bubbles on the surface. Then continue cooking for 2 more minutes until the mixture is barely thickened.
- Remove from heat and add 1 cup shredded cheese. Stir until melted.
Assemble and Bake
- Add the cooked cavatappi noodles and toss to coat.
- Pour half of the mixture into the baking dish. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheddar cheese over the top.
- Add the remaining mixture and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle the optional chopped parsley, and serve hot with your favorite veggie or salad.
Notes
- Use the high-quality block cheese and shred it by yourself. Avoid pre-shredded cheese as it won’t melt properly.
- When making the roux, make sure the milk is cold before adding to the butter and flour mixture. This will prevent the flour from clumping.
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