Panna cotta: a simple italian dessert ready in no time
Italian
Italian cuisine is proof that a handful of good ingredients makes a feast. Pasta, pizza, risotto, crisp focaccia, and creamy tiramisu — nothing complicated, all about quality and flavor. Find quick weeknight dishes alongside recipes worth taking your time over, Tuscan-style.
Tiramisu cupcakes – an italian dessert with a twist
Cantuccini – italian almond biscuits
Raspberry tiramisu
Italian risotto with salsiccia and gran moravia cheese
Asparagus spaghetti – quick and easy
Italian pumpkin risotto with meatballs
Spaghetti carbonara – an italian classic
Veal saltimbocca – rolls with prosciutto and sage
Real italian risotto: radim gerlich's recipe
Easter wreath bread with colored eggs
Panna cotta
Italian tomato soup with legumes
Asparagus spaghetti – easy and quick
Spaghetti allo scarpariello: a quick neapolitan classic
Sugo bolognese – the beloved bolognese sauce
Gnocchi with butternut squash noodles, sage and italian salsiccia
Amazing homemade focaccia – easy italian bread
Perfect homemade pizza
Grissini – homemade italian breadsticks
Frequently asked questions
What dishes are typical of Italian cuisine?
The staples are pasta in every form, pizza, risotto, gnocchi, and soups like minestrone. For sweets there's tiramisu, panna cotta, and cantuccini. Italians rely on a few quality ingredients — good olive oil, tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh herbs.
What can I cook when I'm short on time?
Reach for pasta — aglio e olio, cacio e pepe, or a tomato sauce are ready in 20 minutes. All you need is good pasta, olive oil, and a little parmesan.
What ingredients should I keep on hand?
Good olive oil, pasta, canned tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and fresh basil. With that base you can cook most Italian classics.
How do I cook pasta properly al dente?
Boil it in a big pot of well-salted water for a minute or two less than the package says, and keep tasting. Before you drain, save a cup of the water — that starchy liquid binds the sauce to the pasta beautifully.
Does cream belong in carbonara?
It doesn't. Real carbonara is eggs, pecorino, guanciale or pancetta, and freshly ground pepper — the creaminess comes from the yolk and a splash of pasta water. Save the cream for panna cotta.