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144 Italian recipes for a home kitchen, from 5 minutes. Have some of the ingredients already? Match them to what you have.

Dinner

Lemon garlic spaghetti, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · dinner

Lemon garlic spaghetti

Bright, buttery pasta from six cupboard things. On the table before the kettle's cold.

Crispy skillet gnocchi with tomato and mozzarella, photographed from above 20 min

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Crispy skillet gnocchi with tomato and mozzarella

Shelf-stable gnocchi fried until golden, then tossed with burst tomatoes and melting mozzarella.

Pumpkin tortelloni in crispy sage butter, photographed from above 20 min

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Pumpkin tortelloni in crispy sage butter

Shop-bought tortelloni dressed up in five minutes: browned butter, crisp sage, lemon zest and seeds.

Goat cheese ravioli in black garlic and lemon butter, photographed from above 20 min

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Goat cheese ravioli in black garlic and lemon butter

Store-bought ravioli turned up a notch with a sweet, savoury butter built from black garlic, honey and preserved lemon. Black garlic and preserved lemon are specialty shelf items; look in a larger supermarket or an international aisle.

Tomato and mozzarella flatbread pizzas, photographed from above 20 min

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Tomato and mozzarella flatbread pizzas

Mini flatbreads topped with sauce, melted mozzarella and oregano. Ready in the time it takes to heat the oven.

Buttery Parmesan pasta shells, photographed from above 20 min

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Buttery Parmesan pasta shells

Shells tossed in butter and finely grated cheese, loosened with a little of the pasta water until glossy.

Burro e Parmigiano (Roman buttered noodles), photographed from above 20 min

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Burro e Parmigiano (Roman buttered noodles)

Just three ingredients done perfectly: fresh pasta emulsified with excellent butter, pasta water and aged Parmigiano Reggiano into a glossy, creamy sauce.

Margherita flatbread, photographed from above 20 min

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Margherita flatbread

Flatbreads spread with tomato passata, topped with torn mozzarella, baked until bubbling and finished with basil.

Spaghetti aglio e olio, photographed from above 20 min

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Spaghetti aglio e olio

Spaghetti tossed in olive oil gently infused with sliced garlic and chile flakes, finished with parsley.

Lemon ricotta pasta, photographed from above 20 min

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Lemon ricotta pasta

Penne coated in a creamy mix of ricotta, lemon and olive oil, with baby spinach wilted in.

Burst tomato pasta with pistachios, photographed from above 25 min

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Burst tomato pasta with pistachios

Golden cherry tomatoes cooked until they pop into a sauce, with crushed pistachios for crunch.

Tortellini in lemon parmesan cream, photographed from above 25 min

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Tortellini in lemon parmesan cream

Shop-bought tortellini in a quick sauce of cream and parmesan, brightened with lemon zest.

Skillet rigatoni with pecorino and toasted pepper, photographed from above 25 min

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Skillet rigatoni with pecorino and toasted pepper

Rigatoni in a peppery pecorino sauce built from starchy pasta water. Toasting the pepper first gives it real depth.

Tomato and basil farfalle, photographed from above 25 min

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Tomato and basil farfalle

A simple garlic and crushed tomato sauce simmered for 12 minutes, tossed through bow-tie pasta with torn basil.

Roman spaghetti carbonara, photographed from above 25 min

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Roman spaghetti carbonara

Guanciale rendered crisp, then tossed off the heat with spaghetti, egg yolks, Pecorino Romano, black pepper and pasta water into a creamy sauce without cream.

Kale pesto pasta, photographed from above 25 min

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Kale pesto pasta

A punchy pesto of blanched kale, garlic, Parmesan, lemon and nuts tossed with pasta for a deep-green weeknight dinner.

Vegan cacio e pepe, photographed from above 25 min

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Vegan cacio e pepe

A creamy, peppery pasta with a 'cheese' sauce of blended cashews, nutritional yeast, miso and pasta water, and loads of toasted black pepper.

Crab carbonara, photographed from above 25 min

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Crab carbonara

A seafood twist on carbonara: spaghetti tossed with egg yolks, Parmesan, lemon zest and lots of black pepper, folded with sweet lump crab and a little pancetta.

Anchovy pasta with toasted breadcrumbs, photographed from above 25 min

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Anchovy pasta with toasted breadcrumbs

Spaghetti coated in a savory sauce of melted anchovies and garlic, with golden toasted breadcrumbs and parsley on top. Built from pantry staples.

Lemon crab spaghetti with toasted crumbs, photographed from above 25 min

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Lemon crab spaghetti with toasted crumbs

Spaghetti tossed with garlic, lemon and sweet lump crab, topped with golden lemon-zest panko for crunch.

Skillet chicken saltimbocca, photographed from above 25 min

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Skillet chicken saltimbocca

Thin chicken cutlets topped with sage and prosciutto, pan-seared until the ham crisps, then served with a quick lemon and butter pan sauce.

White wine clams with fennel, photographed from above 25 min

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White wine clams with fennel

Littleneck clams steamed open in dry white wine with fennel and garlic, with lemon and toasted crusty bread for soaking up the broth.

Orecchiette with buttermilk, peas and pistachios, photographed from above 25 min

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Orecchiette with buttermilk, peas and pistachios

Tangy, creamy buttermilk pasta sauce with sweet peas, lemon and crunchy pistachios.

Sausage and mushroom pasta with balsamic, photographed from above 30 min

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Sausage and mushroom pasta with balsamic

Browned sausage and mushrooms with a splash of balsamic to sharpen everything up.

Clam spaghetti with smoky garlic crumbs, photographed from above 30 min

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Clam spaghetti with smoky garlic crumbs

Clams steamed open in wine and garlic, tossed with spaghetti and topped with paprika breadcrumbs.

Prawn linguine with cherry tomatoes and basil, photographed from above 30 min

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Prawn linguine with cherry tomatoes and basil

Tomatoes cooked down with garlic into a quick sauce, prawns added for the last few minutes.

Pasta with tomatoes and chickpeas, photographed from above 30 min

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Pasta with tomatoes and chickpeas

A cozy pantry pasta: chickpeas fried until crisp in garlic and chili oil, simmered with tomatoes and tossed with short pasta and lemon.

Squid linguine with tomato and capers, photographed from above 30 min

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Squid linguine with tomato and capers

Linguine tossed in a garlicky tomato and caper sauce with squid that is cooked only briefly so it stays tender.

Hearty lentil bolognese, photographed from above 30 min

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Hearty lentil bolognese

Pasta with a thick tomato sauce built on carrot, garlic, oregano, and cooked lentils.

Pasta e ceci, photographed from above 30 min

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Pasta e ceci

A hearty pot of small pasta and chickpeas in a thick, garlicky tomato broth scented with rosemary.

Lobster and tomato tubetti, photographed from above 30 min

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Lobster and tomato tubetti

Small tubetti tossed in a quick sauce of blistered cherry tomatoes and seafood stock, with warm lobster and fresh basil folded through.

Red mullet in tomato crazy water, photographed from above 30 min

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Red mullet in tomato crazy water

Red mullet poached in a light broth of cherry tomatoes, garlic and chile flakes, finished with parsley. The broth comes together in about eight minutes.

Sea bass with ’nduja potatoes, photographed from above 30 min

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Sea bass with ’nduja potatoes

Crisp-skinned sea bass served over lightly crushed baby potatoes tossed with spicy ’nduja and slumped cherry tomatoes.

Sicilian sardine and fennel pasta, photographed from above 30 min

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Sicilian sardine and fennel pasta

Spaghetti tossed with tender fennel, canned sardines, golden raisins and toasted breadcrumbs, brightened with lemon. A salty-sweet pantry dinner in 30 minutes.

Squid ink pasta with calamari, photographed from above 30 min

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Squid ink pasta with calamari

Black squid ink spaghetti with tender calamari, garlic, chili and cherry tomatoes.

Weekday polenta with garlicky greens, photographed from above 30 min

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Weekday polenta with garlicky greens

Creamy Parmesan polenta topped with sautéed kale, chili and a soft egg.

Cotoletta alla bolognese, photographed from above 30 min

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Cotoletta alla bolognese

Breaded veal or pork cutlet topped with prosciutto and melted Parmesan in a light broth sauce.

Veal milanese with arugula salad, photographed from above 30 min

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Veal milanese with arugula salad

Thin crumbed veal cutlets fried in butter, topped with lemony arugula and tomatoes.

Roasted mushroom and rosemary pizza, photographed from above 35 min

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Roasted mushroom and rosemary pizza

No cheese, no sauce: browned mushrooms, garlic and rosemary on a crisp base.

Ricotta and spinach dumplings in tomato, photographed from above 35 min

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Ricotta and spinach dumplings in tomato

Soft gnudi-style dumplings poached and served in warm passata. Lighter than they look.

Green olive and garlic white pizza, photographed from above 35 min

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Green olive and garlic white pizza

No tomato sauce here: garlic softened in oil, melting mozzarella and buttery green olives torn over a crisp base.

Zucchini and fontina pizza, photographed from above 35 min

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Zucchini and fontina pizza

Zucchini is cooked briefly first so it does not flood the base, then piled on with cherry tomatoes and a blanket of fontina.

Double tomato flatbread with basil, photographed from above 35 min

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Double tomato flatbread with basil

Fresh cherry tomatoes and chewy sun-dried ones pressed into oiled dough. It bakes up dairy-free and tastes like summer.

Skillet tomato pizza with basil, photographed from above 35 min

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Skillet tomato pizza with basil

Baked in a hot cast iron pan, so the bottom comes out deeply browned and crisp under crushed tomato and bubbling mozzarella.

Summer vegetable pasta shells, photographed from above 35 min

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Summer vegetable pasta shells

Small shells tossed with browned zucchini, bursting tomatoes and sweet corn. The starchy pasta water pulls it into a light sauce.

Rigatoni all'amatriciana, photographed from above 35 min

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Rigatoni all'amatriciana

The Roman classic: crisp-edged guanciale, its rendered fat, tomato and chili tossed with al dente rigatoni and Pecorino.

Sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe, photographed from above 35 min

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Sheet-pan gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe

Shelf-stable gnocchi roasted on the middle rack with Italian sausage and broccoli rabe until crisp-edged and chewy, finished with lemon and Parmesan.

Broccoli bolognese, photographed from above 35 min

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Broccoli bolognese

A vegetarian-friendly 'ragù' of finely chopped broccoli cooked down with garlic, chili and tomato paste, tossed with pasta, Parmesan and lemon.

Butter-basted veal Milanese, photographed from above 35 min

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Butter-basted veal Milanese

Bone-in veal chops pounded thin, breaded and pan-fried, then basted with foaming butter, garlic and herbs. Serve with arugula and lemon.

Tomato and basil pizzeria pie, photographed from above 35 min

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Tomato and basil pizzeria pie

A thin pizza with crushed tomato, torn fresh mozzarella and basil, baked on a very hot steel or tray.

Mushroom and fontina pizza, photographed from above 35 min

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Mushroom and fontina pizza

A crisp-crusted pizza topped with browned garlicky cremini mushrooms and melting fontina.

Seafood linguine, photographed from above 35 min

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Seafood linguine

Linguine with shrimp, mussels, clams and squid in a garlicky white wine-tomato sauce.

Italian fritto misto, photographed from above 35 min

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Italian fritto misto

Lightly floured shrimp, calamari, small fish and lemon slices fried crisp and showered with salt.

Pea and mint risotto, photographed from above 40 min

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Pea and mint risotto

A small, loose risotto with sweet peas. Stirring is the only hard part.

Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter, photographed from above 40 min

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Ricotta gnocchi with brown butter

Light, pillowy ricotta gnocchi—no potatoes—with sage brown butter and Parmesan.

Arrosticini lamb skewers, photographed from above 40 min

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Arrosticini lamb skewers

Abruzzo-style tiny lamb skewers grilled fast over high heat and finished with olive oil, salt and rosemary.

Pasta alla Norma, photographed from above 40 min

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Pasta alla Norma

Sicilian pasta with fried eggplant in tomato-basil sauce under shaved ricotta salata.

Porcini mushroom risotto, photographed from above 45 min

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Porcini mushroom risotto

A small bag of dried porcini flavours the whole pot. Their soaking water is the secret.

Littleneck clams with passatelli, photographed from above 45 min

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Littleneck clams with passatelli

A twist on linguine and clams using passatelli, rustic noodles of fine breadcrumbs, egg and Parmesan pressed through a ricer, tossed with shell-on clams in garlicky white wine broth.

Homemade mozzarella (and a caprese), photographed from above 45 min

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Homemade mozzarella (and a caprese)

Fresh 30-minute mozzarella made from whole milk with citric acid and rennet, stretched in hot water, served right away with tomatoes, basil and olive oil.

Quick fresh egg pasta, photographed from above 45 min

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Quick fresh egg pasta

Silky hand-cut egg noodles from flour and eggs, finished in butter and Parmesan.

Neapolitan-style chicken, photographed from above 45 min

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Neapolitan-style chicken

Chicken thighs braised with tomatoes, olives, capers and oregano in the style of pizzaiola.

Pasta e fagioli, photographed from above 45 min

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Pasta e fagioli

Thick Italian bean and pasta soup with pancetta, rosemary and Parmesan.

Italian stuffed mussels, photographed from above 45 min

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Italian stuffed mussels

Mussels stuffed with garlicky breadcrumbs, Pecorino and parsley, baked in tomato sauce.

Mushroom ragout with creamy polenta, photographed from above 45 min

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Mushroom ragout with creamy polenta

Mixed mushrooms braised with garlic, thyme, wine and tomato over soft Parmesan polenta.

Mushroom ragù with pappardelle, photographed from above 50 min

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Mushroom ragù with pappardelle

A meaty, vegetarian ragù of mixed mushrooms chopped small, browned hard and simmered with tomato paste, wine and herbs, tossed with wide noodles.

Chicken cacciatore with mushrooms and olives, photographed from above 50 min

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Chicken cacciatore with mushrooms and olives

Bone-in chicken thighs simmered in a tomato sauce with mushrooms, onion and green olives. The sauce thickens as the chicken cooks through.

Salt-crusted whole sea bass, photographed from above 50 min

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Salt-crusted whole sea bass

A whole sea bass baked inside a shell of damp coarse salt, which keeps the flesh moist. Lemon and thyme in the cavity scent the fish.

Salt-baked whole fish, photographed from above 50 min

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Salt-baked whole fish

Whole fish baked in a salt-and-egg-white crust for incredibly moist, herb-scented flesh.

Homemade squash ravioli with sage butter, photographed from above 55 min

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Homemade squash ravioli with sage butter

A weekend project with shop-bought pasta sheets: roast squash and ricotta filling, brown butter and sage.

Squash gnocchi with brown butter and parsley, photographed from above 55 min

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Squash gnocchi with brown butter and parsley

Soft butternut squash gnocchi rolled in nutty brown butter, finished with grated vegetarian Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Nervetti: pressed beef tendon with onion salad, photographed from above 60 min

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Nervetti: pressed beef tendon with onion salad

A Northern Italian cold antipasto: beef tendon braised for hours with citrus, fennel and wine until meltingly gelatinous, pressed into a terrine, sliced paper-thin and served with a sharp onion salad.

Fresh pappardelle with black truffle cream, photographed from above 60 min

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Fresh pappardelle with black truffle cream

Silky, well-kneaded fresh egg pappardelle tossed with a touch of cream, Parmesan, chives, black pepper and a squeeze of lemon, finished with shaved black truffle.

Naturally leavened Neapolitan-style margherita, photographed from above 60 min

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Naturally leavened Neapolitan-style margherita

A very wet sourdough pizza dough built on a flour-and-water starter, with sea salt and late-added water, stretched by hand and baked blisteringly hot with San Marzano tomato, fior di latte and basil.

Passatelli in brodo, photographed from above 60 min

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Passatelli in brodo

Thick, rustic strands of breadcrumb-Parmesan-egg dough pressed straight into a rich chicken broth made from leftovers and Parmesan rinds.

Egg yolk raviolo with brown butter, photographed from above 60 min

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Egg yolk raviolo with brown butter

One large ravioli per person with a ring of ricotta and a whole runny yolk inside, served with sage brown butter, Parmesan and optional shaved truffle.

Roman braised artichokes, photographed from above 60 min

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Roman braised artichokes

Carciofi alla romana: trimmed artichokes stuffed with garlic, mint and parsley and braised in olive oil and wine.

Minestrone, photographed from above 60 min

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Minestrone

Hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans and small pasta, finished with Parmesan and basil.

Hand-rolled trofie with basil pesto, photographed from above 75 min

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Hand-rolled trofie with basil pesto

Little twisted semolina pasta rolled by hand from a simple hot-water dough and tossed with bright Genovese-style pesto.

Sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage, photographed from above 75 min

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Sweet potato gnocchi with brown butter and sage

Light gnocchi made from roasted sweet potato and ricotta, pan-crisped in brown butter with sage and Parmesan.

Homemade garganelli with sausage and peas, photographed from above 75 min

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Homemade garganelli with sausage and peas

Hand-rolled egg pasta quills in a light sausage, pea and cream sauce.

Crispy-edge lasagna pinwheels, photographed from above 90 min

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Crispy-edge lasagna pinwheels

Fresh lasagna sheets rolled up with ricotta, mozzarella and thin-sliced salami, sliced into spirals and baked in red sauce until the tops go crisp.

Wild greens and smoked ricotta ravioli, photographed from above 90 min

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Wild greens and smoked ricotta ravioli

Fresh ravioli filled with a textured mix of chopped ramps, nettles, dandelion, spinach and chard folded into smoked ricotta, Parmesan and lemon zest, tossed in brown butter.

Braised chicken thigh ragù with rigatoni, photographed from above 90 min

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Braised chicken thigh ragù with rigatoni

Boneless chicken thighs braised with a whole head of garlic, tomato and the chicken's own bones until shreddable, tossed with rigatoni and plenty of Parmesan.

Classic potato gnocchi, photographed from above 90 min

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Classic potato gnocchi

Light, pillowy potato gnocchi from baked russets, finished in brown butter and sage.

Vegan lasagna, photographed from above 90 min

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Vegan lasagna

Layers of pasta, marinara, tofu-cashew ricotta and roasted vegetables.

Ribollita, photographed from above 90 min

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Ribollita

Tuscan 'reboiled' soup of cannellini beans, cavolo nero and vegetables thickened with stale bread.

Butternut squash agnolotti with brown butter, photographed from above 100 min

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Butternut squash agnolotti with brown butter

Small pinched pasta pillows filled with roasted squash, Parmesan and nutmeg, tossed in sage brown butter.

Honey-thyme ricotta cappelletti in pappa al pomodoro, photographed from above 105 min

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Honey-thyme ricotta cappelletti in pappa al pomodoro

Little hat-shaped pasta filled with honey and thyme ricotta, served in a thick Tuscan tomato-bread soup with crunchy croutons, basil and black salt.

Tagliolini with white veal ragù and colatura, photographed from above 120 min

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Tagliolini with white veal ragù and colatura

A delicate milk-braised white ragù, seasoned with anchovy colatura, clinging to thin egg pasta.

Spinach and mascarpone tortelli in butter sauce, photographed from above 120 min

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Spinach and mascarpone tortelli in butter sauce

Hand-shaped egg-dough tortelli filled with a silky, greens-forward spinach and mascarpone purée, tossed in a simple garlic butter and pasta-water sauce.

Sicilian arancine al ragù, photographed from above 120 min

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Sicilian arancine al ragù

Saffron rice cooked until it absorbs all its broth, cooled, shaped around a slow-cooked veal ragù with peas and cheese, breaded and fried until golden.

Budget beef and lentil lasagna, photographed from above 120 min

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Budget beef and lentil lasagna

A crowd-pleasing lasagna that stretches a smaller amount of ground beef with brown lentils in a garlicky tomato ragù, layered with béchamel, dried noodles and Parmesan.

Braised rabbit with polenta, photographed from above 120 min

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Braised rabbit with polenta

Rabbit (or chicken thighs) braised with white wine, tomato, rosemary and olives over soft polenta.

Vitello tonnato, photographed from above 120 min

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Vitello tonnato

Piedmontese cold sliced veal under a creamy tuna-caper-anchovy sauce.

Fresh tagliatelle with little meatballs, photographed from above 150 min

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Fresh tagliatelle with little meatballs

Small, tender beef-and-veal meatballs with cooked garlic, Pecorino and a milk-soaked bread panade, baked and simmered in red sauce over hand-cut egg tagliatelle.

Hand-rolled tortellini in brodo, photographed from above 150 min

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Hand-rolled tortellini in brodo

Bologna-style egg pasta made by hand on the board, rolled thin with a pin, filled with a classic pork, mortadella and Parmigiano mixture, folded into tiny tortellini and served in clear meat broth.

Brothy pot of beans, photographed from above 150 min

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Brothy pot of beans

Dried beans simmered gently with aromatics, olive oil and Parmesan rind until creamy inside, in a rich broth worth eating on its own.

Trapizzino with chicken cacciatore, photographed from above 150 min

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Trapizzino with chicken cacciatore

Roman pizza-bread pockets split and stuffed with saucy braised chicken cacciatore.

Classic bolognese, photographed from above 180 min

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Classic bolognese

A long-simmered meat ragù of beef and pork with milk and wine, over tagliatelle.

Classic ragù alla bolognese with tagliatelle, photographed from above 210 min

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Classic ragù alla bolognese with tagliatelle

A slow, rich meat sauce of beef and pork browned well with soffritto, wine and a little tomato and milk, simmered for hours and tossed with fresh tagliatelle.

Tuscan beef stew, photographed from above 210 min

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Tuscan beef stew

Peposo-style beef braised in Chianti with lots of black pepper, garlic and rosemary, over polenta or bread.

Milk-braised pork shoulder, photographed from above 210 min

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Milk-braised pork shoulder

Italian maiale al latte: pork slowly braised in milk with garlic, sage and lemon until tender, with golden curds for sauce.

Roman-style porchetta, photographed from above 300 min

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Roman-style porchetta

Skin-on pork belly rolled around a garlicky herb filling, salted and air-dried for days, then roasted until the skin crackles.

Lunch & snacks

Caprese salad, photographed from above 10 min

Italian · lunch

Caprese salad

Sliced tomatoes and fresh mozzarella layered with basil and dressed with olive oil and salt.

Melon, tomato and mozzarella salad, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Melon, tomato and mozzarella salad

A no-cook summer plate. Ripe melon and tomato do most of the work.

Tomato and mozzarella salad, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Tomato and mozzarella salad

The simplest salad there is, so buy the best tomatoes you can find.

Burrata and arugula with black olive crumbs, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Burrata and arugula with black olive crumbs

Torn burrata on tomatoes and peppery arugula, scattered with olive-flecked toasted breadcrumbs.

Burrata, arugula and pine nut salad, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Burrata, arugula and pine nut salad

Creamy burrata and sweet tomatoes on arugula, with lemony dressing and toasted pine nuts.

Arugula and olive salad with white beans, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Arugula and olive salad with white beans

A dairy-free chopped salad made hearty with white beans, tomatoes, olives and a lemony dressing.

Peach and tomato caprese with honey lemon, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Peach and tomato caprese with honey lemon

Tomato, mozzarella and basil with peach slices tucked in, drizzled with a honey and lemon dressing.

Tuscan tuna and white bean salad, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Tuscan tuna and white bean salad

A no-cook salad of creamy cannellini beans and olive oil tuna, with red onion and parsley sharpened by red wine vinegar. It comes together in minutes.

Tomato basil bruschetta, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Tomato basil bruschetta

Toasted sourdough rubbed with garlic and topped with diced tomatoes dressed in basil and olive oil.

Turkey pesto panini, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Turkey pesto panini

Turkey, mozzarella, roasted peppers and basil pesto pressed on ciabatta.

Mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto sandwich, photographed from above 15 min

Italian · lunch

Mortadella, burrata and pistachio pesto sandwich

Silky mortadella and creamy burrata on focaccia with a quick pistachio pesto.

Burrata with shaved fennel, asparagus and mint, photographed from above 20 min

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Burrata with shaved fennel, asparagus and mint

Lightly steamed asparagus and paper-thin lemony fennel under a torn ball of creamy burrata. Fresh mint at the end.

Caprese with garlic sourdough croutons, photographed from above 20 min

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Caprese with garlic sourdough croutons

Tomato, mozzarella and basil topped with warm, garlic-rubbed toasted sourdough cubes.

Escarole salad with lemon-anchovy dressing, photographed from above 20 min

Italian · lunch

Escarole salad with lemon-anchovy dressing

Sturdy escarole with crunchy croutons and Parmesan in a punchy anchovy-garlic dressing.

Lemon steak salad with arugula and black olives, photographed from above 25 min

Italian · lunch

Lemon steak salad with arugula and black olives

Sliced seared sirloin laid over a tomato, olive and arugula salad, with lemon doing the dressing.

Tomato and cucumber panzanella, photographed from above 25 min

Italian · lunch

Tomato and cucumber panzanella

Toasted bread cubes soaking up juicy tomatoes, cucumber and red onion in a red wine vinegar and olive oil dressing.

Roasted cherry tomatoes with burrata, photographed from above 30 min

Italian · lunch

Roasted cherry tomatoes with burrata

Blistered garlicky tomatoes spooned warm over arugula, with a whole burrata torn open on top.

Panzanella (Tuscan bread salad), photographed from above 30 min

Italian · lunch

Panzanella (Tuscan bread salad)

Ripe tomatoes, cucumber and basil tossed with toasted bread that soaks up the juices.

Tuscan bean and bread soup, photographed from above 35 min

Italian · lunch

Tuscan bean and bread soup

Beans, kale and stale bread simmered until the bread melts into the broth. A soup that eats like a meal.

Baked lemon-chili ricotta with zucchini ribbons, photographed from above 35 min

Italian · lunch

Baked lemon-chili ricotta with zucchini ribbons

Ricotta is seasoned with chili flakes and lemon zest, baked until golden at the edges and served with quick zucchini ribbons and balsamic.

Beet panzanella with orange and mint, photographed from above 40 min

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Beet panzanella with orange and mint

Cooked beets and golden sourdough croutons soaked in mustard vinaigrette, served over peppery arugula with orange half-moons and torn mint.

Homemade ricotta, photographed from above 40 min

Italian · lunch

Homemade ricotta

Fresh, creamy ricotta from whole milk, cream and lemon in about 30 minutes.

Sicilian eggplant caponata, photographed from above 50 min

Italian · lunch

Sicilian eggplant caponata

A sweet-and-sour stew of fried eggplant, celery, onion, tomato, olives and capers, finished with vinegar and a touch of sugar. Serve it as a dip with crisp flatbread or papadum.

Farro salad with roasted vegetables, photographed from above 50 min

Italian · lunch

Farro salad with roasted vegetables

Chewy farro with roasted squash, red onion and arugula in a balsamic dressing.

Arancini, photographed from above 120 min

Italian · lunch

Arancini

Sicilian fried saffron risotto balls stuffed with ragù, peas and mozzarella.

Lampredotto sandwich, photographed from above 180 min

Italian · lunch

Lampredotto sandwich

Florence's street classic: slow-simmered tripe in broth, piled in a dipped roll with salsa verde and chili oil.

Baking & sweets

Chocolate affogato, photographed from above 5 min

Italian · baking

Chocolate affogato

Scoops of vanilla ice cream under a shower of dark chocolate, with hot espresso poured over at the table.

Panna cotta, photographed from above 20 min

Italian · baking

Panna cotta

Silky Italian set cream with vanilla, served with berry sauce.

Tiramisu, photographed from above 30 min

Italian · baking

Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with mascarpone cream and cocoa.

Chocolate hazelnut semifreddo, photographed from above 30 min

Italian · baking

Chocolate hazelnut semifreddo

Frozen Italian mousse with chocolate-hazelnut spread and toasted hazelnuts—no ice cream maker.

Olive oil lemon cake, photographed from above 60 min

Italian · baking

Olive oil lemon cake

A small, tender cake made with olive oil and yogurt, with lemon zest rubbed into the sugar so the whole thing smells bright.

No-knead focaccia (and an Italian sandwich), photographed from above 60 min

Italian · baking

No-knead focaccia (and an Italian sandwich)

A shockingly easy, high-hydration focaccia that rises slowly with just a few folds, baked in an oiled pan for a crisp, golden base and big bubbles, then split for an Italian deli sandwich.

Sicilian cannoli with sheep's milk ricotta, photographed from above 120 min

Italian · baking

Sicilian cannoli with sheep's milk ricotta

Blistered, crisp shells made with wine and lard, fried around tubes and filled to order with sweetened sheep's milk ricotta so they stay crunchy.

Sicilian baked cassata with cannoli cream, photographed from above 150 min

Italian · baking

Sicilian baked cassata with cannoli cream

A shortcrust shell lined with rum-soaked sponge, filled with layers of sweet ricotta cannoli cream and cherries, capped with pastry and baked.

Garlic sesame focaccia, photographed from above 155 min

Italian · baking

Garlic sesame focaccia

A soft, olive-oil-rich focaccia dimpled and topped with thin garlic slices and sesame seeds.

Italian Easter bread, photographed from above 180 min

Italian · baking

Italian Easter bread

Soft, lightly sweet braided bread wreath with colored eggs baked in and sprinkles on top.

Citrus granita with fresh mint, photographed from above 190 min

Italian · baking

Citrus granita with fresh mint

A sharp, icy lemon granita scented with fresh mint, frozen in a shallow pan and raked into loose, fluffy crystals.

Potato focaccia barese with cherry tomatoes and olives, photographed from above 240 min

Italian · baking

Potato focaccia barese with cherry tomatoes and olives

Bari-style focaccia: a potato-enriched, oil-heavy dough that bakes up puffy and crisp-bottomed, studded with tomatoes and olives.

Lemon ricotta frozen dessert, photographed from above 240 min

Italian · baking

Lemon ricotta frozen dessert

A creamy frozen dessert of ricotta, cream and lemon, churned and frozen until scoopable.

Frozen semifreddo with espresso ribbon, photographed from above 390 min

Italian · baking

Frozen semifreddo with espresso ribbon

A no-churn frozen dessert of whipped cream folded into sweetened condensed milk, marbled with a ribbon of dissolved espresso and sliced from a loaf pan.

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