Recipes of Main courses

Pasta, risottos, and Italian soups at their best. Simple, homemade recipes to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine at home.

Main courses, Recipes

Tuscan Panzanella: the traditional Italian bread salad recipe

26 July 2026 / No Comments

Transforming yesterday’s stale bread into a fresh, crunchy, and flavor-packed salad is one of the greatest secrets of Tuscan leftover cooking. Tuscan panzanella was born in the countryside to ensure nothing went to waste, and today it is the undisputed queen of summer tables in Italy.With juicy tomatoes, a good drizzle of olive oil, and the crunchy touch of cucumber,…

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Vegetarian carbonara pasta with zucchini
4 October 2025

Baked zucchini stuffed with tuna, capers, and parmesan
23 July 2014

How to make fresh egg pasta: the original Italian recipe step by step
14 January 2025
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Spaghetti with bottarga (mullet roe): the authentic Sardinian recipe

16 May 2026 / No Comments

The authentic flavor of the sea is concentrated in an extraordinary way in one of Italy’s most prized culinary jewels. Preparing a good plate of pasta with mullet roe is an unparalleled gastronomic experience that stands out for its absolute simplicity. With just a handful of selected ingredients, these traditional spaghetti with bottarga manage to delight the most demanding palates,…

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Pasta with artichokes, asparagus and peas (Pasta primavera con asparagi, carciofi e piselli)
29 April 2020

Orange and fennel salad (insalata di arance e finocchi alla siciliana)
27 April 2020

Pasta alla Checca: the Italian pasta salad recipe ready in 10 minutes
23 July 2025
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Risi e bisi: neither soup nor risotto (Venetian rice with peas)

3 May 2026 / No Comments

Have you ever felt that a dish can contain all the freshness of a season? In Venice, when the fields fill with green, there is a tradition that celebrates spring like no other. We are talking about risi e bisi, a historic recipe that the Doge himself would share with the Venetian nobility every April 25th to celebrate the feast…

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Gratinated vegetables with bean and spinach cream
1 March 2025

Pasta with zucchini cream, tuna, and marinated zucchini
4 August 2026

Pasta with peeled shrimp, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes
9 August 2015
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Pasta with fava beans and pecorino: traditional recipe with a grilled touch

24 April 2026 / No Comments

There are combinations that define the arrival of spring in Italy, and none is as iconic and authentic as the union of tender fava beans with the bold character of pecorino cheese. This pasta with fava beans and pecorino recipe is not just a seasonal dish; it is a ritual that connects us to the land and the purest traditions…

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Fake pumpkin risotto for Halloween: Creamy, easy, and I’ll explain it to you in 3 minutes
27 October 2025

Pasta with zucchini cream, tuna, and marinated zucchini
4 August 2026

Pasta with clams (Spaghetti alle vongole)
20 December 2024
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Risotto with radicchio, gorgonzola and hazelnuts: perfect and creamy balance

15 April 2026 / No Comments

Do you think radicchio is too bitter for your taste? That’s because you haven’t tried this Italian recipe yet, which will completely change your mind. When the slightly bitter touch meets a good sweet gorgonzola cheese, an irresistible creaminess is created. And if we add some toasted hazelnuts for a crunchy texture, the result of this radicchio risotto is simply…

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Fava beans, peas and artichokes (Vignarola alla romana)
31 May 2020

Special Valentine’s Day recipe: Raspberry and cava risotto heart
7 February 2014

Pasta with artichokes, asparagus and peas (Pasta primavera con asparagi, carciofi e piselli)
29 April 2020
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Supermarket serrano ham pizza, Italian-style makeover: gourmet tricks explained in 3 minutes

9 April 2026 / No Comments

We have all been there: you get home with no time, no desire to cook, or, let’s be honest, just a little bit lazy. Don’t hide, I know it has happened to you! In those moments, turning to fast food is the easy way out, but today I bring you the perfect solution to level things up. We are going…

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Pasta with mushrooms and ham: easy, creamy recipe without cream
14 January 2026

Truffle and sausage pizza: transform a supermarket pizza into a gourmet one
11 March 2026

Express meat cannelloni: tricks for a great dish with almost no cooking
27 February 2026