Classic Italian Recipes
My traditional Italian dishes… from meatballs to lasagna, pasta, pizza and everything in between. These are my authentic recipes from Italy made easy! - Giada De Laurentiis
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Basic Parmesan Pomodoro
Did you know the power of a carrot in your pomodoro? The natural sugars sweeten the sauce perfectly, so you don't need to add anything else! It's Giada's secret for the tastiest sauce possible (and it's the perfect timer for when your pomodoro is done cooking!)🍝🥕
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Classic Tiramisu
This is my go-to classic tiramisu, with flavors of mascarpone and espresso at the forefront. You can make this dish up to 3 days in advance, cover it in the fridge, and shave fresh chocolate over right before serving.
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Pesto Rosso
This red pesto hits all the flavor notes that create a perfect condiment: sweet, spicy, and savory all at once. Use this versatile sauce on crostini with ricotta, dolloped on steak or chicken, served with grilled or roasted veggies, and of course - tossed with pasta (just add pasta water and more cheese). You’ll want to make this game-changing pesto on repeat.
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Pasta-Less Zucchini Lasagna
This lightened up version of lasagna will have you not even missing the pasta. The zucchini stays slightly al dente, giving it a perfect bite. Be sure to not skip the step of salting the zucchini strips and soaking up all the excess water with a towel; it’s the secret to avoiding a watery lasagna!
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Giada's Classic Carbonara
This pasta dish is one of the classic pastas of Rome. It's traditionally made with guanciale, a cured pork product that's common in Italy, but it's a bit difficult to find here: so I opt for bacon instead. Feel free to swap out some of the Parmigiano for Pecorino, or even all of it!
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Hot Chili Honey Pizza
A little sweet and heat can truly complete a dish, and that’s the case with this pizza. Honey and calabrian chili paste are a perfect match in this hot honey pizza. Often referred to as a “bee sting” or “honeybee” in restaurants, this spiced honey drizzle on pizza takes the dish to the next level. Start with Giada's famous pizza dough recipe for the perfect end result. PS - loving the hot honey? Try it glazed on salmon, drizzled over crispy chicken, on a cheese board, or even on gelato.
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Pesto Rosso
This red pesto hits all the flavor notes that create a perfect condiment: sweet, spicy, and savory all at once. Use this versatile sauce on crostini with ricotta, dolloped on steak or chicken, served with grilled or roasted veggies, and of course - tossed with pasta (just add pasta water and more cheese). You’ll want to make this game-changing pesto on repeat.
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Sheetpan Eggplant Parmesan
This healthier and simplified version of eggplant parmesan is a perfect fit for an easy weeknight meal. I absolutely adore this recipe; the flavors are so delicious, and it really evokes all the irresistible flavors and textures of a classic eggplant Parmesan, but it's so much easier and lighter to throw together.
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Giada's Mushroom Ragu
If you love mushrooms, this sauce will hit the spot. You could use it as a topping for pastas, meats, and - my favorite - polenta. The secret to a rich, deeply flavorful sauce is to use a variety of mushrooms, preferably the wild varieties.
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Grilled Chicken Caprese
The perfect spring and summer outdoor entrée! Chicken caprese will be a recipe you reach for time and time again. Marinated chicken gets grilled and topped with a bright and flavorful caprese salad - it’s perfectly simple, delicious, and makes a beautiful presentation.
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Sheet Pan Eggplant Parmesan
This healthier and simplified version of eggplant parmesan is a perfect fit for an easy weeknight meal. I absolutely adore this recipe; the flavors are so delicious, and it really evokes all the irresistible flavors and textures of a classic eggplant Parmesan, but it's so much easier and lighter to throw together.
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Fresh Homemade Ricotta
Try this served still warm on a plate dusted with sugar and cocoa powder like Giada would do with her grandfather Dino. Or you can pile it on a thick piece of toast with flake salt, red pepper flakes and olive oil. No matter how you serve it, it’s delicious!
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The Delicious Ways Italians Use Stale Bread
Utilizing stale bread to transform into an entirely new dish is a perfect example of the Italian cooking philosophy "cucina povera" - and here are the recipes to do it!
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Ischian Braised Chicken Bucatini
Traditionally, this herbaceous, wine-braised rabbit is served on its own, but the flavorful sauce practically begs to be tossed with pasta. Here, we’ve reimagined that unforgettable meal with chicken thighs in place of rabbit, keeping the dish light yet layered with aromatics, wine, and sweet Corbara tomatoes. Serve the chicken whole or shred it into the sauce—either way, this comforting dish is a taste of Ischia, perfect for sharing.
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Pizza Rustica
This is a celebratory Easter dish from the south of Italy - but it's so good, I encourage you to make it for just about any occasion. It's part quiche, part deep dish pizza, and just completely divine and so decadent.
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