'Cannelle' means pipes in Italian, and 'cannelloni' means large pipes. This pasta dish is baked in a herby tomato sauce made with tinned, chopped tomatoes – which are useful for…
Browsing Cuisine: Italian
Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
A true Italian risotto should have a thick and creamy consistency, which can only be obtained by using the right kind of short-grain rice. Many supermarkets sell 'Italian risotto rice',…
Fettucine Primavera
'Primavera' is Italian for 'springtime' and this recipe uses fresh spring vegetables, which can be varied according to availability.
Fettucine with Two Pepper Sauce
Fettucine is a fresh, noodle-shaped pasta made with eggs and plain wheat flour-which results in a lighter dough than pasta made with durum wheat. Available from Italian delicatessens and most…
Fresh Tagliatelle with Tomatoes and Olives
Popular Italian black olives include the slightly acid Liguria, the salty Lugano, the mild Ponentine, and the slightly wrinkled Gaeta. Olives complement a typical, slightly sweet, tomato sauce and pasta….
Italian Pea and Ham Risotto
In northern Italy, where rice dishes are as popular as pasta dishes are in the south, this recipe is called 'Risi Bisi'. It is important to use an Italian short-grain…
Mixed Fish Lasagne
You can vary the fish used in this dish according to personal taste and availability, although it is best to include one smoked variety. The fillets will need to be…
Pasta Provencale
The most common vegetables in Provencale cooking -aubergines, courgettes, peppers, tomatoes and onions – make a colourful and delicious sauce for pasta. The fusilli pasta used in this recipe comes…
Quick Spaghetti Carbonara
'Spaghetti alla Carbonara' is the Italian version of bacon and eggs; it is very easy to make. Beaten eggs, added to the spaghetti before the rest of the sauce, are…
Spaghetti with Mussels
In southern Italy, this traditional dish is called 'Spaghetti con Cozze'. If wished you can use a wholemeal spaghetti for extra fibre, and substitute baby clams for the mussels. Serve…
Ricotta Ice-Cream
This delicious ice cream is made from sweetened ricotta cheese and vanilla extract. Top with chocolate for a classic Italian dessert.
Goat’s Cheese and Red Onion Crostini
This red onion and goat's cheese crostini recipe makes a light and delicious starter.
Stewed Veal Knuckle or Shank (Ossobuco)
Ossobuco is one of the great dishes of Milan, although it is now found throughout Italy. The gremolada, a spicy mixture of lemon rind, garlic and parsley, is a specifically…
Veal with Balsamic Vinegar and Sultanas
Balsamic vinegar is a red wine vinegar from Modena in northern Italy. Its distinctive sweet and sour taste is achieved after it has been left to mature in wooden cases…
Veal Escalopes with Prosciutto and Sage (Saltimbocca)
In Italian, saltimbocca means literally 'jump in the mouth'' which is what this classic Roman dish does, it's so good!
Italian Veal Casserole
A traditional, hearty Italian Veal Casserole recipe. This is the perfect dish for a winter night!
Neapolitan Veal Cutlets
These are the most delicious veal cutlets you'll ever have! Get the recipe for this Neapolitan dish.
Roast Shin of Veal
Roasted shin of veal (ossobuco) is a dish of Italian and French origin. The meat is sliced and stewed with vegetables, white wine, and tomato sauce.
Italian Goose with Cabbage
An Italian Goose with Cabbage recipe that yields tender, flavorful, and juicy goose. It can be roasted in the oven or cooked over the stovetop.
Italian Meatball Casserole
This is a quick and simple top-of-the-stove casserole. It is important to use really lean mince to make the meat balls. As shop-bought mince tends to be quite fatty, buy…
Salmon with Dill
Balsamic vinegar, which lends its unique sweet and sour flavour to this delicate fish dish, comes from the town of Modena in northern Italy, where it has been produced for…