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50 delicious Italian recipes

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September 14, 2021
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50 delicious Italian recipes

Foodies who pay close attention to the New York Times' list of the best restaurants in New York noted something troubling for the June 2025 update—not a single Italian restaurant made the top 10. While that may not sound like a scandal, consider how entrenched Italian food is in New York City and in the country as a whole. For many of us, whether of Italian descent or not, going out to dinner often means a big bowl of pasta and a glass of wine.

Rest assured that Italian restaurants have not fallen out of favor completely, and there are certainly Italian options on the longer New York Times list of the top 100 dining destinations. Outside of what those experts recommend, however, many Americans are moving away from eating out, with inflation continuing to pad menu prices at our favorite restaurants. Instead, more consumers are choosing to cook at home and doing their best to recreate top-of-the-line dishes from their own kitchens.

Whether you prefer old-school Italian food or a modern blend of global flavors, you can really make a restaurant-quality meal at home. From lasagnas and polenta to homemade meatballs and long-simmering gravy, Italian food capitalizes on some classic ingredients: garlic, onion, and garden-fresh herbs.

Of course, there's much more to it than that, which is why Stacker has compiled a list of our favorite Italian recipes from Allrecipes for you to try. Keep reading to see what's for dinner tonight.

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe (Roman Sheep Herder's Pasta)

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Torta di Mele (Italian Apple Cake)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Shrimp and Scallop Risotto

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 2 mins
- Total: 57 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Baked Meatballs

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 30 1-ounce meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Traditional Spaghetti all'Amatriciana

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Hearty Minestrone Soup (Instant Pot®)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

Lasagne Alla Bolognese Saporite

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 48 mins
- Additional: 3 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 21 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

Lemony Pork Piccata

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 pork chops
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

World's Best Lasagna

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 20
- Read more about the recipe here

Chicken Parmesan

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Brasato al Barolo - Braised Chuck Roast in Red Wine

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs 46 mins
- Additional: 12 hrs
- Total: 15 hrs 16 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 1 2-pound roast
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

How to Make Perfect Polenta

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Ciabatta Bread

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 2 loaves
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Manicotti

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Wedding Soup I

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Eggplant Parmesan II

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Homemade Four Cheese Ravioli

- Prep: 45 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 2 hrs
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 20 ravioli
- Number of ingredients: 19
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian-Style Tuna Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Italian Meatballs

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 20 mins
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 30
- Yield: 30 meatballs
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Super-Delicious Zuppa Toscana

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Pasta Salad

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 13 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 13 hrs 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Shrimp Scampi with Pasta

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 22 mins
- Total: 32 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Balsamic Bruschetta

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Chicken Marsala

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Pesto Pasta

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Homemade Lasagna

- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 18
- Read more about the recipe here

Lemon Chicken Piccata

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Lasagna II

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 10 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

The Best Parmesan Chicken Bake

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Spaghetti Sauce with Meatballs

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Slow Cooker Italian Beef for Sandwiches

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 hrs
- Total: 12 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Sausage Soup

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Homemade Sweet Italian Sausage (Mild or Hot)

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 12 hrs
- Total: 12 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 3 1-pound portions
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Sausage, Peppers, and Onions

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Florentine Stuffed Chicken

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Tender Italian Baked Chicken

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

Slow Cooker Lasagna

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 4 hrs 20 mins
- Total: 4 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Italian Breaded Pork Chops

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 35 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

World's Best Pasta Sauce!

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Meatball Sandwich

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Pizza Sauce I

- Servings: 8
- Yield: 1 large pizza
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Garlic Butter Sauce I

- Servings: 1
- Yield: 1 serving
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Easy Italian Chicken II

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 2 hrs 5 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 2
- Read more about the recipe here

Roasted Chicken with Risotto and Caramelized Onions

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Spinach Lasagna III

- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Best Marinara Sauce Yet

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 4 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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