Category: Italian Recipes

My mom’s recipe for making approximately 30 Italian peach cookies, which refers more to the shape than the flavor. These cookies are traditionally served during special occasions like weddings, bridal showers, and holidays such as Christmas. Recipe can be doubled. Duration: Prep Time: 30 minutes  Cook Time: 30 minutes mins Total Time: 5 hours hrs Servings: 30 pastries Calories: 320 kcal Equipment Standing mixer wire whisk attachment […]

Shrimp scampi with pasta is the ultimate seafood pasta dish. Works with any pasta; angel hair is less filling. Duration: Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 shallots, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional) 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 pinch kosher […]

Cannolis are one of the most famous Italian desserts. Duration: Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Servings: 24 Calories: 198kcal Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 tablespoon bitter cocoa powder 4 tablespoon confectioners sugar 4 tablespoon lard optional 1 pinch salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder 1 teaspoon instant coffee 1 egg 1 oz white wine vinegar 1 oz Marsala wine FOR THE CANNOLI FILLING 3 cups ricotta cheese 1/2 cup dark chocolate drops 1.5 cups sugar FOR GARNISH 24 Candied cherries Powdered […]

With cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and a ground almond crust, this ricotta cheesecake is a hybrid. Duration: Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes Total Time: 1 Hour 40 Minutes, plus at least 6 hours to cool and chill INGREDIENTS FOR THE CRUST ¾ cup slivered almonds ¼ cup all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off 3 […]

This Italian Lasagna came out perfect. I’ve been making this lasagna recipe for over 20 years! Duration: Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 15 Calories: 398cal Ingredients 1/2 pound lasagna noodles OR 1 whole box Oven-Ready 1 lb Italian sausage 1/2 lb ground beef 1 cup onion chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 28 ounces tomatoes cut up (undrained) 12 ounces tomato paste 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves 1/2 teaspoons fennel seed 1/4 teaspoons pepper […]

These anisette cookies will have all your guests swooning. These classic Italian goodies are a holiday favorite, make a batch for your next gathering! Duration: Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 25 mins Cuisine: Italian Servings: 72 cookies Calories: 63cal Ingredients Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1/4 cup shortening 3/4 cup granulated sugar 4 large eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour 5 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. anise extract can use vanilla […]

This Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (soup) is a warm and satisfying soup that will feed your soul and tummy! A classic soup made with- small pasta, beans, pancetta and simple veggies in a delicious broth, making this soup the perfect comfort meal. INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided 6 oz. pancetta diced (or bacon, […]

Super moist, this is the perfect cake to entertain with. Duration: Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Resting Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Servings: 16 servings Calories: 306kcal Ingredients ¾ cup butter, softened (1 ½ sticks) 1 ½ cups sugar 15 ounces whole milk ricotta 3 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 large lemon, zested and juiced 1 ½ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup Candied Lemon Peel like Paradise Lemon Glaze 2 cups powdered sugar 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice add more or […]

Arancini are a traditional Sicilian street food that get their name from their golden hue: Arancini means  little oranges. Risotto is formed into balls, encrusted in breadcrumbs, stuffed with a filling, and fried until crispy. For The Risotto: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 ½ cups Arborio rice 1 teaspoon fine salt ⅛ teaspoon finely ground […]