Classic Italian Recipes

Classic Italian recipes bring all the rich flavors and comforting dishes we love. From homemade pasta and savory sauces to crispy pizzas and hearty meatballs, these timeless dishes are perfect for any meal. Whether we’re cooking up a simple spaghetti dish or preparing a traditional lasagna, these recipes never go out of style. Get ready for delicious, authentic Italian meals that’ll make any dinner feel like a celebration.
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Homemade Sunday (Tomato) Sauce
This is my big batch of Sunday Sauce! I love making a big batch of tomato sauce on Sunday and using it throughout the week. It’s great to have on hand and I use it in so many of my recipes. Every recipe that you will find on the internet for tomato sauce will be different and I think it really comes down to how you were taught to make it.
Italian Cold Espresso
After every big meal at any family gathering, without fail, the Italian Cold Espresso makes an appearance. It’s the perfect pick-me-up after a large meal, and the most refreshing summer beverage. Freezing the espresso gives it the most delicious slushy-like texture; but however you decide to serve this, I promise you’ll absolutely love it!
Lasagna with Mini Meatballs
Italian Lasagna with Mini Meatballs is one of my favourite recipes that my Nonna used to make. It's the definition of comfort food that combines the classic taste of lasagna with the most flavourful mini meatballs that are packed between layers of cheese and homemade tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for your next family dinner and is sure to impress. I hope you love this one as much as we all do.
Italian Seafood Pasta (Scialatielli allo Scoglio)
Italian Seafood Pasta is a classic Italian pasta recipe made with scialatielli, clams, mussels, calamari, and prawns. The simple flavors of this dish make a big impact, and will delight any seafood lover!
Minestrone Italian Soup
If you are looking for a hearty, nutritious and incredibly easy Minestrone Soup to make, look no further, because I've got you. I have been making my version of the Italian classic minestrone for years, and it's a family favourite. Be sure to serve this with some crusty garlic bread to make this a filling and comforting dinner. I hope you love this one as much as we all do.
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Beef Cutlets
This is my Beef Cutlets recipe and it has been a family favourite for decades. My Nonna who is from the southern part of Italy used to make this dish all the time and I love re-creating it in my own kitchen. It's crispy and so flavourful and if you love chicken cutlets, then you need to give my beef cutlets a try!
Italian Meatball Subs
This is my easy Italian Meatball Sub recipe that you need to make! This one is perfect for a large crowd or if you're looking for a meatball recipe to top your spaghetti with. Not to mention, these freeze amazing. I hope you enjoy them as much as we all do.
Chicken Cutlets
Golden, crispy, flavourful, and ready in under 30 minutes. These Italian Chicken Cutlets are a family staple, and we've been making them for decades! This recipe needs to make it's way into your weekly dinner rotation, immediately.
Homemade Pizza Dough
This is my families tried and true homemade pizza dough recipe. My Nonna has passed this recipe down and it's truly the best pizza dough we've ever had. It's crispy and golden on the outside and soft and delicious on the inside. If you are looking for a pizza dough recipe, look no further, this one is it.
Minestrone Italian Soup
If you are looking for a hearty, nutritious and incredibly easy Minestrone Soup to make, look no further, because I've got you. I have been making my version of the Italian classic minestrone for years, and it's a family favourite. Be sure to serve this with some crusty garlic bread to make this a filling and comforting dinner. I hope you love this one as much as we all do.
Homemade Sunday (Tomato) Sauce
This is my homemade tomato sauce that my family has been making for decades. It's simple, fresh, flavourful and can be used in a variety of different dishes! Every Sunday we eat a big plate of spaghetti and cover it with the beautiful sauce. I hope you love this one as much as my family and I all do.
Lasagna with Mini Meatballs
Italian Lasagna with Mini Meatballs is one of my favourite recipes that my Nonna used to make. It's the definition of comfort food that combines the classic taste of lasagna with the most flavourful mini meatballs that are packed between layers of cheese and homemade tomato sauce. This recipe is perfect for your next family dinner and is sure to impress. I hope you love this one as much as we all do.
Italian Stuffed Peppers
These are my easy Italian Stuffed Peppers that are made with a combination of ground meats, freshly grated parmigiano reggiano, rice, and Italian parsley that is stuffed into red and yellow peppers. They are then baked in the oven with a simple tomato sauce making these a comforting, healthy and filling dinner option. I hope you love these Italian Stuffed Peppers as much as my entire family does!
Pasta Broccoli
Pasta Broccoli is a tried and true italian classic and it's the only recipe where you are allowed to break the spaghetti. It's made using only 6 ingredients, and can be whipped up in less than 20 minutes. It's loaded with broccoli and finished off with a mountain of freshly grated parmagiano regginao. If you need something quick, simple, delicious and nutritious you need to give this a try.