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closeup of baked ziti with tomatoes and cheese covered pasta noodles some gooey and some crispy

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 […]

closeup of a braiser dish filled with spaghetti with zucchini and Grana Padano cheese

Simple & Delicious Pasta alle Zucchine (Spaghetti with Zucchini)

This classic Italian zucchini pasta is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or when you’re fridge is nearly empty. If you’ve got spaghetti and zucchini, you’re more than halfway there. Pan-seared zucchini rounds, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and a little grated Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese are all you need to […]

white asparagus cooking in a cast iron skillet with bits of crispy ham sprinkled on top

White Asparagus w/Crispy Ham (Italy’s Other White Wonder)

White Italian asparagus is considered a delicacy and if you’re looking for an easy and delicious way to highlight this spring and early summer veggie, this recipe is a good place to start. The spears are perfectly cooked using the traditional Italian method before taking a little detour in a […]

a plate full of green crepes stacked on top of one another

Basil-Parmigiano Savory Crêpes

If you love basil or just need a little savory crêpe inspiration this Italian-inspired green crêpe recipe starts with fresh basil from the garden and grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.  Add a little milk, eggs, and melted butter and you have yourself a delicious savory crêpe that can be used for […]

A bowl full of pappardelle bolognese covered in meat sauce and sprinkled with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

Bolognese (Authentic Bolognese Sauce : 2 Local Recipes)

There is a world where you can be in love with two Authentic Bolognese Recipes at the same time — and this is it. Bolognese sauce is one of the coziest most delicious pasta sauces you’ll ever eat. Luckily for us, we live just 1 1/2 hours from the birthplace […]

Traditional lasagna Bolognese with fresh spinach pasta lasagna and an overlay banner stating "Lasagna Bolognese Numero #2).

Lasagna Bolognese (Authentic Lasagna alla Bolognese With Video)

This post has been updated to include, not one, but 2 authentic Lasagna Bolognese recipes (Numero Uno #1 and Numero Due #2) just as it’s made here in Italy AND to share our family’s favorite between the two! You’ve already learned everything about how to make authentic Bolognese ragû In […]

beautifully golden brown green egg frittata glistening with olive oil and dusted with freshly grated Grana Padano cheese on a white serving plate

Green Eggs & No Ham (Asparagus-Zucchini Frittata)

If you’re looking for a healthy and delicious way to sneak more veggies into your breakfasts (or any meal), this green egg frittata recipe is the way to go! It’s easy to make, super tasty, and looks pretty stunning on your table too. Fresh herbs, seasonal asparagus, zucchini, and fresh […]

lasagna with asparagus on top in a white ceramic lasagna pan

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 […]

basil parm panko crusted chicken cooked to golden brown stacked on a platter with a view out of the window

Easy Basil Parmesan Panko-Crusted Chicken Breast Filets

Ready in just 25 minutes, this is the best Italian crispy fried chicken breast recipe to make any night of the week. Juicy, tender chicken breasts get an extra flavor punch from fresh basil and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese added to Panko breadcrumbs. This shallow-fried chicken is one of our family’s […]

spaghetti carbonara plated in a white pasta bowl with rectangular pieces of beautifully browned pancetta throughout

Spaghetti alla Carbonara (Cook Pasta Like A Roman)

We LOVE this pasta! It’s not only one of Italy’s favorites, but it’s also a favorite worldwide, and believe it or not, its origin seems to have a very humble American beginning. It’s a creamy dreamy pasta filled with crispy, chewy bits of pancetta or guanciale, lots of Pecorino cheese, […]