Creamy Bacon Pasta Salad
Crisp bacon, green beans, spinach, and cucumber tossed with red lentil fusilli in a light lemon crème fraîche dressing.
Italian Recipes
Italian cooking celebrates great ingredients, balance, and timeless technique. From pasta and risotto to baked classics, these recipes focus on rich flavour with approachable methods.
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Sicilian Cannoli
Crisp fried cannoli shells filled with sweet orange-scented ricotta and finished with chocolate and pistachios for a classic Sicilian dessert.
Traditional Spaghetti Carbonara
Spaghetti Carbonara combines the warmth of pasta with a creamy, cheese-based sauce, crisp pancetta, and black pepper for a quick yet elegant meal.
Quick Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Creamy chicken Alfredo pasta with garlic, Parmesan and fettuccine—an easy family dinner ready in about 20 minutes.
Tortellini Salad
A fresh, colourful tortellini salad with crunchy vegetables, basil, and a tangy balsamic dressing. Great for lunches, picnics, or easy summer dinners.
Bacon & Mushroom Pasta
A speedy, savoury pasta dinner with crispy bacon, garlic mushrooms, and parmesan.
Easy Chicken Parmigiana
Crispy crumbed chicken baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella, served with spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner.
Homemade Italian Minestrone Soup
A hearty Italian minestrone with vegetables, beans and pasta in a rich tomato broth for an easy family dinner.
Classic Stromboli
A golden baked stromboli packed with mozzarella, pepperoni and peppers, sliced for an easy crowd-pleasing dinner.
Prosciutto, Portobello Mushroom & Caramelised Onion Pizza
Indulge in a culinary delight with this richly topped prosciutto, Portobello, and caramelised onion pizza, a true treat for any occasion.
Sloppy Giuseppe Bolognese Pizza
A rich Italian-style pizza topped with meaty bolognese sauce, mozzarella, and herbs for a hearty family favourite.
Oven-Baked Chicken & Chorizo Risotto
A rich oven-baked risotto with juicy chicken, smoky chorizo, and creamy rice with minimal stirring.
Classic Mushroom & Thyme Risotto
A rich and creamy risotto packed with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme. This classic Italian dish is pure comfort in a bowl and surprisingly simple to master at home.
Lasagne al Forno
A classic Italian comfort food, this Lasagne al Forno features layers of rich meat sauce, creamy béchamel, and tender pasta, all baked to golden, bubbly perfection.
Classic Ricotta & Spinach Calzone
A classic Italian-American favourite, these calzones are stuffed with creamy ricotta, tender spinach, and gooey mozzarella, all baked inside a golden-brown crust.
Cheesy Sausage & Pasta Bake
A comforting sausage pasta bake with rich tomato sauce and a bubbling cheesy topping — perfect for easy family dinners.
Classic Marinara Sauce
A rich, versatile classic marinara sauce that works beautifully with pasta, pizza and baked dishes.
Sausage & Spinach Calzone
Golden baked calzones packed with sausage, spinach and melty cheese — an easy, crowd-pleasing supper.
Fiery Eggs in Purgatory Supper Skillet
Runny eggs poached in a spicy tomato-garlic sauce for a bold one-pan supper in under 30 minutes.
Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli
Delicious Orecchiette with Sausage & Broccoli is a quick Italian-inspired pasta with savoury sausage, tender broccoli and garlic-chilli oil.
Spinach & Smoked Salmon Ravioli
Delicate ravioli filled with spinach and smoked salmon in a light creamy sauce.
Delicious Asparagus & Pea Risotto with Cheesy Topping
Creamy risotto with asparagus, peas and a rich cheesy finish.
Simple Creamy Bacon Pasta
Simple Creamy Bacon Pasta is a quick, comforting dinner with crispy bacon, garlic and a silky Parmesan cream sauce.
Chicken Scaloppine with Lemon Caper Sauce
Tender pan-seared chicken in a bright lemon and caper butter sauce, ideal for an easy but elegant family supper.
Classic Tomato Sauce
A bright, balanced classic tomato sauce with garlic, basil and oregano, perfect for pasta, pizza and batch cooking.
Bacon & Mushroom Risotto
Creamy risotto with smoky bacon, earthy mushrooms, and plenty of savoury depth in every spoonful.
Creamy Garlic Mushroom Soup
A silky mushroom soup with garlic, thyme and cream, finished with parsley for a comforting bowl full of flavour.
Joseph's Pizzaritos
Pizza meets burrito in these crispy kid-invented pizzaritos packed with cheese and classic pizza flavours.
Air-Fried Meatballs in Tomato Sauce with Spaghetti
Enjoy an Italian classic with a spin, with our air-fried meatballs in a vibrant tomato sauce, served over spaghetti. It's a hearty meal that the whole family will love.
Sicilian Arancini with Beef Ragu
Crisp Sicilian rice balls filled with rich beef ragu and gooey mozzarella, made for sharing.
Cheesy Garlic Bread Spaghetti Pie
A comfort-food mashup: saucy spaghetti baked as a pie with a cheesy top and a quick garlic bread crust.
Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
Creamy ricotta and fresh spinach come together in these delightful ravioli, perfect for a vegetarian feast.
Zesty Italian Meatball Soup
A hearty Italian-style meatball soup with a rich tomato broth, loads of veg, and a proper parmesan finish.
Classic Italian Lasagne
A hearty and delicious Classic Italian Lasagne, featuring layers of pasta, meat sauce, and creamy béchamel, topped with melted cheese.
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese
A rich, classic bolognese sauce simmered with beef and soffritto, served over spaghetti.
Aubergine Parmigiana with Halloumi Croutons
This flavorful spin on the classic Italian parmigiana features hearty aubergines roasted to perfection and topped with zesty tomato sauce and Parmesan, accompanied by crispy halloumi croutons. It showcases the delightful combination of seasonal vegetables, cheese, and aromatic herbs for a truly satisfying meal.
Creamy Cheesy Beef Pasta Shells
Creamy pasta shells tossed with browned beef, garlic, and a rich cheese sauce finished with parmesan.
Sicilian Caponata & Eggs Skillet
A sweet-sour Sicilian-style caponata with soft-set eggs, perfect for an easy weeknight supper.
Gnocchi with Pesto & Cherry Tomatoes
A quick and delightful dish pairing gnocchi with fresh pesto and cherry tomatoes for a burst of flavours.
Grilled Asparagus with Lemon
Quick grilled asparagus finished with lemon and olive oil — a bright, springy side dish in under 15 minutes.
Autumn Harvest: A Rustic Celebration of Seasonal Flavours
Celebrate autumn's bounty with the 'Autumn Harvest' pizza, featuring roasted vegetables, earthy cheeses, and a hint of sweetness, encapsulating the season's best flavours.
Chorizo & Red Pepper Pasta
A smoky, flavour-packed chorizo pasta with sweet red pepper, garlic and parmesan — quick enough for a weeknight, satisfying enough for guests.