Italian Recetas

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Filetti di pesce all'acqua pazza

Acqua pazza, or 'crazy water' is the humorous term for an extremely easy, but tasty way to poach fish--or, more…

Tonnarelli cacio e pepe

Cacio e pepe, literally 'cheese and pepper', is a very typical Roman dish, usually made with spaghetti, bucatini or—for the ne plus ultra version of…

Simple Pasta with Spinach, Mushrooms and Tomatoes

This is one of those simple recipes that are almost embarrassing to put on this website. But this was really…

Pasta with Butter and Parmesan Cheese

I've been cooking this recipe for so long, and it is so simple, that I have often overlooked posting it. We…

Roasted Broccoli

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and…

Ellie's Cioppino

Another good recipe by Ellie Krieger for the classic Italian Fish Stew. Delicious and healthy. What more could we ask?

Black Squid Ink Risotto with Grilled Calamari

Black squid risotto can be found in many restaurants in Italy but not often anywhere else in the world. I…

Skinny and Delicious Chicken and Eggplant Pasta for 326 Calories!

We know it’s a mouthful but we’re talking real Italian comfort food here.…

Shrimp in Green Garlic Sauce

Wow, this is a really powerful and delicious dish. If you are looking for subtle flavors, search elsewhere. But if you're in the mood for a…

Easy and Low Calorie, Italian Chopped Salad Stuffed Shells Appetizer

This tasty and colorful low calorie appetizer consists of a simple to make…

Gordon Ramsay Style Mushroom and Leek Pasta

In one of the episodes, Gordon shared 'Quick TV Dinners' - Mushroom and Leek Pasta, Farfalle with ricotta,…

Chicken Alfredo Cupcakes

I love the lasagna cupcake recipe I found on line, so I adapted it with other ingredients. (spaghetti sauce and ground beef substitutes) These are…

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…