
Italian recipes
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Pizza Margherita in 4 easy steps
Even a novice cook can master the art of pizza with our simple step-by-step guide. Bellissimo!
Italian broccoli & salmon bake
Take a fresh look at broccoli with this creamy pasta bake
Focaccia
Make a simple, homemade version of this classic Italian bread. Serve our rosemary focaccia alongside pasta dishes or enjoy with green salads
Bucatini with mushrooms & sausage
Pay homage to some of the delicious pasta dishes in Umbria, where mushrooms and sausages are king – this recipe highlights the power of dried porcini stock.
Italian meatloaf
This great-value supper is delicious served with jacket potatoes, green beans and gravy
Alfredo sauce
Enjoy this classic Italian sauce folded into cooked pasta. It's been adapted over the years to include double cream, making it rich, unctuous and delicious
Ricciarelli biscuits
Rustle up these Italian-inspired almond biscuits. Gift to family and friends at Christmas, or make a batch for your own biscuit tin as a treat
Braised rabbit pappardelle
Slow-cook rich game into a delicious ragu to serve with ribbon pasta - stock and wine will keep the lean meat moist
Fig & prosciutto pizzettas
Impress when entertaining with these mini pizzas topped with creamy mozzarella, sweet fruit and salty Italian ham
Gnocchi with parsley, butter & samphire
Pass on the pasta and try making your own potato gnocchi - forage for samphire to make a fresh and frugal meat-free main
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Bring a little winter sun to a festive dinner party with this Italian-inspired sharing board with focaccia, marinated mozzarella and fried artichoke hearts
Apricot & ratafia sponge cake
A simple fruit cake flavoured with almond and Amaretti biscuits - perfect with tea or as dessert served with cream or custard
Chocolate, pistachio & nougat semifreddo
This traditional Italian ice cream bar is the perfect solution for an effortless frozen, creamy dessert
Cannoli
Learn how to make cannoli with our easy-to-follow recipe. A classic Italian pastry with a crisp shell and creamy, sweet ricotta filling, it's a moreish treat
Mozzarella meatball subs
Love burgers? Try this tasty sub – a winning alternative that's filled with meatballs and mozzarella which melts as it cooks, all basted in a rich tomato sauce
Arancini balls
Adapt these arancini rice balls to your liking: add fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes or chopped ham. You can also make the balls from leftover cold risotto
Affogato
Our easy affogato recipe is the perfect Italian-inspired summer dessert. This simple coffee treat can be made in just five minutes with two ingredients
Aubergine rolls with spinach & ricotta
This spin on Italian 'melanzane alla Parmigiana' is quick to prepare and makes a deliciously creamy, veggie bake
Italian stuffed chicken
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
Roast red wine lamb with Italian beans
Good roast lamb is hard to beat, Lesley Waters's recipe gives it new flavour
Taleggio tart with walnut pastry
Delicate, nutty pastry provides a perfect backdrop to the creamy filling of this mouthwatering meat-free main course
Plum & amaretti semifreddo
A ripple of sweet plum purée and chunks of almond biscuit turn this Italian ice cream into an all-in-one dessert
Lamb tagliata with watercress & tomatoes
Traditionally this Italian dish uses thinly sliced beef, rocket and Parmesan, but this version is given a simple twist with British seasonal produce
New potato & rosemary focaccia
This easy Italian-style loaf is inspired by the classic chip buttie - perfect as an alternative to a dinner party bread basket