Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
54 recipes
Sausage and Broccoli Pasta
A hearty Italian pasta dish where browned sausage, tender broccoli, garlic and Parmesan come together in a rich, thick sauce.
Pesto Pasta
A classic Italian pasta generously coated in fresh pesto alla genovese — an aromatic blend of basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan and olive oil, blitzed to a creamy consistency with no cooking involved.
Pasta with Tomato Sauce
A classic Italian pasta with a fragrant tomato sauce made with garlic and olive oil, fresh basil, and grated Parmesan.
Pasta with Tuna and Tomatoes
A quick Italian pasta with tender tuna, rich tomato sauce, and tangy capers.
Spaghetti Carbonara
Classic Roman carbonara with no cream: a silky sauce of egg yolks and Pecorino Romano coats the hot spaghetti, while crispy guanciale adds a salty richness.
Pasta alla Puttanesca
A spicy Neapolitan pasta with tomatoes, olives, capers and anchovies, where the salty, piquant flavors are balanced by a rich sauce.
Piadina with Cheese and Ham
Thin Romagna-style piadina with crispy amber spots, melted scamorza, ham and fresh arugula.
Margherita Pizza
Classic Neapolitan Margherita pizza with a crisp thin crust, juicy tomato sauce, tender mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil — the taste of real Italy in every bite.
Polenta with Mushroom Ragout
Creamy Italian polenta with Parmesan, topped with a rich ragout of fresh and dried mushrooms.
Polenta with Tomato Sauce and Sausages
Creamy corn polenta with a rich tomato sauce, juicy sausages and grated Parmesan — a warming Italian dish to share at the table.
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Italian risotto with sautéed mushrooms, white wine and a silky butter-and-cheese mantecatura.
Risotto alla Milanese
A silky, golden risotto with saffron, butter and Parmesan — a classic dish of Milanese cuisine.
Ribollita
A hearty Tuscan bean-and-vegetable stew of white beans, cavolo nero kale and stale bread, slow-simmered with root vegetables and generously finished with extra virgin olive oil to a velvety thickness.
Pumpkin Risotto
A delicate Italian risotto with sweet pumpkin, a velvety creamy texture, and the aroma of white wine and Parmesan.
Seafood Risotto
A creamy Italian risotto with al dente rice, mussels, shrimp and squid in a rich seafood flavor.
Parmesan Risotto
Classic Italian risotto with Arborio rice and grated Parmesan, finished to a glossy, creamy texture with the traditional mantecatura technique using butter.
Caprese Salad
A classic Italian appetizer of ripe tomatoes, delicate mozzarella and fragrant basil, dressed with olive oil — the fresh taste of summer in just a few minutes.
Saltimbocca alla Romana
Tender veal slices with prosciutto and sage are quickly browned in butter, while white wine turns into a fragrant sauce.
Spaghetti alle vongole
A classic Campanian pasta with tender clams, garlic, white wine and a silky sauce formed from the starch released by the spaghetti.
Stracciatella alla Romana
A light Italian soup of clear meat broth, delicate egg flakes, and fragrant Parmesan.
Suppli al telefono
Roman rice croquettes with tomato ragù and a molten mozzarella center that stretches like a telephone wire.
Tiramisu
A classic Italian dessert with a delicate mascarpone-and-whipped-egg cream, layers of coffee-soaked savoiardi biscuits, and a dusting of bitter cocoa.
Rosemary Focaccia
A light, fragrant Italian focaccia with a crisp golden crust, generously soaked in olive oil and topped with fresh rosemary and coarse sea salt.
Vegetable Frittata
A fluffy Italian frittata with zucchini, bell pepper and spinach, baked under a layer of parmesan until golden — a hearty dish for breakfast or a light dinner.