Italian recipes
Popular and great for sharing with family and friends, tuck into a classic cacciatore, a quick midweek pasta or something for the sweet tooth.
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Braised rabbit pappardelle
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Slow-cook rich game into a delicious ragu to serve with ribbon pasta - stock and wine will keep the lean meat moist
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Affogato al caffè (Vanilla ice cream & coffee)
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This heavenly combination is so simple - yet impressive
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Fig & prosciutto pizzettas
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Impress when entertaining with these mini pizzas topped with creamy mozzarella, sweet fruit and salty Italian ham
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Aubergine rolls with spinach & ricotta
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This spin on Italian 'melanzane alla Parmigiana' is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake
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Cherry tomato, kale, ricotta & pesto pasta
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Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour - it's also full of fibre and vitamin C
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Apricot & ratafia sponge cake
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A simple fruit cake flavoured with almond and Amaretti biscuits - perfect with tea or as dessert served with cream or custard
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Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semi-freddo
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This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert
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Italian stuffed chicken
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Chicken recipes are always among the most searched-for on bbcgoodfood.com, so the cookery team came up with this quick and easy supper dish specially
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Roast red wine lamb with Italian beans
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Good roast lamb is hard to beat, Lesley Waters's recipe gives it new flavour
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Italian tuna balls
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A superhealthy twist on a family favourite that can be served with spaghetti or squashed flat and cooked as burgers
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Plum & amaretti semifreddo
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A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert
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For The Keen Cook
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Roasted chestnut & herb pesto pasta with mushrooms
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This seasonal pesto is a good way of using up any herbs that are knocking around the kitchen
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Italian-style turkey crown with roast garlic & pancetta & lemon ciabatta stuffing
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With no bones to contend with, a turkey crown is easier to carve than a whole bird and the pancetta slices keep the roasted meat succulent
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Lamb tagliata with watercress & tomatoes
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Traditionally this Italian dish uses thinly sliced beef, rocket and Parmesan, but this version is given a simple twist with British seasonal produce
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Polenta tart with sausage & broccoli
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This alternative supper uses Italian ground cornmeal as a base for meatballs and veggies
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Italian chicken with ham, basil & beans
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A great recipe for the end of the summer, using sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. Serve with the best crusty bread you can get you hands on
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Blackberry zabaglione
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Italian zabaglione is lovely rippled with a few crushed berries for a quick, outstanding dessert
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Pesto & tomato pasta with crispy crumbs
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This simple yet special storecupboard supper will save the day if you need to rustle something up with a moment's notice
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Italian sausage stew with rosemary garlic mash
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When on a budget, try whipping up this hearty and cheap midweek stew
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Italian cookies & ice cream
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A super-simple way to try out Italian amaretti biscuits
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Italian butter beans
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This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops
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Italian vegetable soup
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Warm up your week with this good-for-you vegetable soup that's easy to freeze ahead
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Italian sausage polpettina & macaroni bake
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This big dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser - you can never make too much of this kind of food
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Chunky minestrone soup
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The perfect solution to a cold night in? A warming bowl of this home-made chunky soup.
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Dead good spaghetti carbonara
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A classic carbonara recipe that will serve you well in years to come
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Pizza margherita in 4 easy steps
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Even a novice cook can master the art of pizza with our simple step-by-step guide. Bellissimo
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Classic Amatriciana bucatini
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This southern Italian dish is made with just five ingredients - just use the best tomatoes and bacon you can find
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Italian cottage pie
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Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes
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Tiramisu ice-cream cake
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Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties
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So-simple spaghetti Bolognese
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Make a delicious spag-bol in less than half an hour
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Spinach & feta cannelloni
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A low fat, high iron dish that makes a great mid-week meal for all the family
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Zabaglione trifle slice
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each
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Rustic bread
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This is a traditional Sicilian bread that you can make in the morning to get ahead
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Mozzarella, mango & Serrano ham salad
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A light, fresh summery salad with a combination of sweet and savoury flavours
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Mushroom & spinach risotto
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Make the time to stir carefully during cooking to make this vegetarian Italian rice pot super creamy
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Easy risotto with bacon & peas
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Not for risotto purists - this simple recipe has just 5 ingredients and the stock is added all in one go
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Italian toasties
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This toastie is like homemade pizza, as you can mix and match the fillings to suit you and your mates
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Italian meatloaf
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This great-value supper is delicious served with jacket potatoes, green beans and gravy
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Italian pork patties with potato wedges
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Bring some Italian flavour to your table this week, with these succulent pork patties
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Italian turkey toasties
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Mid week cooking doesn't have to be boring. This simple Italian toastie will satisfy everyone's taste buds
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Salami & peppadew pizza
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A homemade pizza is the perfect midweek TV supper- this version has a mild chilli kick
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Stuffed courgette flowers with olive dressing
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Crisp courgette flowers stuffed with mozzarella - a seasonal summer favourite!
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Gnocchi with courgette, mascarpone & spring onions
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Try this new way of serving an Italian classic to make a change from pasta
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Sweet potato & goat's cheese ravioli
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Fresh pasta is incredibly satisfying to make and far easier than you may think
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Rabbit cacciatore
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'Cacciatore' means hunter in Italian and, although we now think of it as a chicken dish, it is a particularly good way to cook rabbit
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Vanilla panna cotta with caramelised orange
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Take the stress out of entertaining with this sophisticated, make-ahead dessert
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Herby lemon chicken with Tuscan beans
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Try this summer alternative to a traditional Sunday roast, best enjoyed al fresco
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Baked nectarines with almonds & Marsala
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Create a delicious Italian-style topping for peaches and nectarines for a simple summer dessert
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