This ooey-gooey layered Eggplant and Zucchini Parmigiana is as satisfying and scrumptious as your favorite lasagna, but it’s totally noodle-less (and you won’t even miss them). In fact, this recipe was recently selected as one of the 2022 Pinterest and Food52 Golden Recipe Grand Prize Winners! Mama A’s “Melanzane e […]
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Abruzzese Almost-Bolognese (Lasagna al Ragù w/Porcini Béchamel)
This melty, cheesy, saucy, beefy lasagna al ragù uses whole sheets of golden fresh egg pasta layered with tomato and beef white wine sauce, creamy porcini béchamel, grated Grana Padano, and mozzarella cheese. It’s full of flavor and it’s much quicker than making authentic Lasagna Bolognese (which you should also […]
Best Mediterranean Pasta Salad (Pasta Freddo)
This Mediterranean pasta salad recipe is pretty much a perfect antipasti platter in a bowl! I’ve used 3 of our favorite pasta shapes for extra texture, seasonal vegetables, prosciutto cotto (cooked Italian ham), baby shrimp, and fresh mozzarella for the protein, plus a few of our favorite pickled and cured […]
Italian Speck & Asparagus Lasagna (w/Asparagus Béchamel & Zucchini Crema)
This creamy, cheesy, slightly smoky, tomatoey asparagus and speck lasagna recipe is part of my yearly spring tradition of creating a seasonal asparagus-inspired Italian pasticcio. This lasagna is filled with layers of pan-seared asparagus, delicate slices of Italian Speck (plus a little crispy-fried Speck for even more flavor), intensely sweet […]
Top 10 Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas That Feel Fancy (but Not Cheesy)
If you and your Valentine decided to avoid the crowds and celebrate at home this year and you need a recipe that feels a little bit special…without feeling like a walking romcom cliché. Lucky for you, Cupid’s got you covered. Whether you’re loving yourself or someone else this year we’ve […]
20-Minute Valentine’s Day Heart-Shaped Pizza
If you need a last-minute Valentine’s Day dinner recipe, this homemade heart-shaped no-yeast pizza is delicious and quick to make. With its super crispy thin crust, and ooey-gooey toppings, it’s a total heartbreaker and it only takes 10 minutes to prep and just about 10 minutes to bake. So, if […]
Easy 20-Minute Thin & Crispy St. Louis-Style Whole Wheat Pizza
If you love thin-crust pizza but have just about zero time for cooking it from scratch and you’re trying to eat just a bit healthier, this St. Louis-Style whole wheat pizza recipe is for you. Whether you’re just really busy or trying to eat a few less refined carbs, this […]
Best 20-Minute Thin and Crispy St. Louis-Style Pizza (No-Yeast )
If you’ve never made St. Louis-Style crispy thin-crust pizza, you’re in for a treat with this super delicious easy no-yeast pizza recipe. Whether you’re just really busy or have some fussy eaters, this is the perfect quick and easy homemade pizza recipe for the whole family. Forget the stodgy, dry-crusted […]
Baked Ziti with Ragù (from Scratch)
If you’re looking for a warm, cozy pasta dish to make right now, this piping hot, ooey-gooey (easy) baked ziti recipe is the one. With its beefy Italian ragù, perfectly chewy pasta, fresh mozzarella, and Parmigiano cheese it’s pasta al forno the whole family will love. This is a great […]
Mozzarella Parm Butter (Spreadable Italian Cheese Butter)
Mozzarella Parm Butter is the next best thing you don’t yet have in your kitchen. Slather it over garlic bread before you toast it, or add a dollop to your homemade pasta, mac ‘n cheese, or risotto. Fair warning, this buttery cheese mixture is pretty crave-able — fresh and sweet […]
Asparagus & Prosciutto Cotto Lasagna w/Asparagus Bechamel
This lasagna recipe is a house favorite and gets requested multiple times a season whenever asparagus is popping up everywhere. Filled with layers of pan-seared asparagus, delicate slices of prosciutto cotto (Italian cooked ham), generous helpings of sliced fresh mozzarella, grated Grana Padano cheese, a green asparagus-infused bechamel, and one […]
How to Make Italian Caprese Salad (l’insalata Caprese)
This Caprese salad is simple, delicious, and takes five minutes to pull together for a quick appetizer or meal. Just add a little bread and it turns lunch or dinner into something light, healthy, and totally satisfying. The key to a good Caprese salad is the ingredients — use the […]
‘Plum Crazy’ Caprese Salad (a Fresh Take on a Classic Italian Salad)
For those of you who love Caprese salad, this is a unique seasonal take on one of our favorite Italian summer salads. It’s delicious and takes five minutes to pull it together and looks really pretty when it’s assembled. Plums are a great substitute for tomatoes if you’re craving Caprese […]