Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
18 recipes
Eggplant Parmigiana
Juicy eggplant in a crispy fried crust, baked in layers with a fragrant tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan, following a classic Neapolitan recipe.
Vitello tonnato
A classic Piedmontese starter of thinly sliced, tender veal under a velvety sauce of tuna, anchovies, eggs and capers.
Italian Wedding Soup (Minestra Maritata)
A hearty, fragrant soup with tender meatballs, chicken, small pasta and greens, where meat and vegetables come together beautifully in a rich broth.
Ricotta and Spinach Cannelloni
Tender cannelloni with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, tomato sauce and a golden Parmesan crust.
Chicken Marsala
Thin golden chicken cutlets with mushrooms, butter, and a rich sauce made from dry Marsala wine.
Chicken Piccata
Thin golden chicken cutlets in a bright lemon-caper sauce with a silky, buttery finish.
Minestrone
A hearty Italian vegetable soup with beans, potatoes and small pasta, flavored with fresh basil and served with grated Parmesan.
Panzanella
Classic Tuscan panzanella combines softened stale bread with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumber, red onion and fresh basil.
Pasta e Fagioli
A hearty, warming Italian dish where tender beans and small pasta come together with tomatoes and a fragrant vegetable base.
Pasta e Ceci
Italian pasta e ceci — a thick, silky dish with short pasta and chickpeas, infused with garlic, rosemary, and olive oil.
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.
Polenta with Mushroom Ragout
Creamy Italian polenta with Parmesan, topped with a rich ragout of fresh and dried mushrooms.
Mushroom Risotto
Creamy Italian risotto with sautéed mushrooms, white wine and a silky butter-and-cheese mantecatura.
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.
Seafood Risotto
A creamy Italian risotto with al dente rice, mussels, shrimp and squid in a rich seafood flavor.
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.
Suppli al telefono
Roman rice croquettes with tomato ragù and a molten mozzarella center that stretches like a telephone wire.
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.