Italian Recipes Recipes

Difficulty: Easy

Easy Margherita Pizza

This Easy Margherita Pizza is a simple Italian classic made with homemade pizza dough, fresh tomato sauce, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Baked until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly, it's a delicious homemade pizza that's perfect for weeknight dinners, pizza nights, and casual entertaining.

⏰ 29 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Creamy Pesto Gnocchi

This Creamy Pesto Gnocchi is a quick and comforting Italian-inspired dinner made with pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy pesto sauce with Parmesan and garlic. Ready in about 25 minutes, it's an easy weeknight meal that's packed with fresh basil flavor and restaurant-style creaminess.

⏰ 25 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Homemade Pesto Recipe

This Homemade Pesto Recipe is fresh, vibrant, and incredibly easy to make with fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil. Ready in just minutes, this classic Italian sauce is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, pizza, chicken, vegetables, and appetizers.

⏰ 15 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore

This Instant Pot Chicken Cacciatore is a hearty Italian-inspired meal made with tender chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and aromatic herbs. The pressure cooker makes this classic comfort food quick and easy while keeping the chicken juicy and flavorful. Serve it over pasta, rice, polenta, or crusty bread for a satisfying family dinner.

⏰ 40 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Easy Thin Crust Pizza

This Easy Thin Crust Pizza features a crisp, golden crust that's perfectly chewy in the center and topped with rich pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella, and your favorite toppings. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it's an easy homemade pizza that's ready in about an hour.

⏰ 32 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Emily's Baked Ziti

Emily's Baked Ziti is a comforting baked pasta casserole featuring tender ziti, a rich homemade meat sauce, creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. It's the perfect make-ahead family dinner that's hearty, cheesy, and ideal for weeknight meals, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.

⏰ 60 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Medium

Rolled Chicken Saltimbocca

This Rolled Chicken Saltimbocca is an elegant Italian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped around savory prosciutto, fresh sage, and melted provolone cheese. Finished in a rich white wine butter sauce, this restaurant-quality dinner is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for weeknight meals, dinner parties, or special occasions.

⏰ 45 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Risotto (Instant Pot or Stove Top)

This Lemon Chicken and Asparagus Risotto is a creamy, restaurant-quality Italian-inspired dinner made with tender chicken, Arborio rice, fresh asparagus, Parmesan cheese, and bright lemon flavor. Easy to prepare in either the Instant Pot or on the stovetop, this comforting one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or elegant entertaining.

⏰ 45 mins ★ 0.0

Difficulty: Easy

Italian Almond Cookies Recipe

These Italian Almond Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside with lightly crisp edges and a delicate almond flavor. Made with almond flour, egg whites, sugar, and almond extract, these naturally gluten-free cookies are finished with sliced almonds and powdered sugar for an authentic Italian bakery-style treat that's perfect for holidays, afternoon coffee, or special occasions.

⏰ 40 mins ★ 0.0