Italian recipes

Impress your family and friends with some delicious home-cooked Italian food.

Pork mince & pasta bake

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 6 Ratings

A tasty variation on lasagne, using pork mince and pasta shapes...

  • 1 Hr 15 Mins
  • Easy

Amaretti biscuits

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Sweet and delicious almond-flavoured biscuits

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Aubergine bake

★★★★★ Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

A great recipe that both vegetarians and meat-eaters can enjoy!

  • 1 Hr 45 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegetarian

Baby Bolognese

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Introduce your little one to this family favourite with our baby-friendly Bolognese

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy

Basic cheese and tomato pizza

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 12 Ratings

All kids love pizza - our homemade version is cheaper and healthier than most shop bought ones...

  • 1 Hr 40 Mins
  • Medium
  • Vegetarian

Basic risotto for kids

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

The basic foundation of all risottos - super easy to make and so versatile ...

  • 40 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian

Blue cheese and bacon pasta

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

This pasta dish is a good way to use up any leftover Stilton or any other blue cheese...

  • 12 Mins
  • Easy

Bread machine pizza dough

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Rustle up perfect pizza dough in your bread maker

  • Vegetarian

Broccoli carbonara

A delicious healthy pasta dish with broccoli and pancetta

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Caprese salad

A light and refreshing Mediterranean salad

  • 10 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Carbonara recipe with single cream

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 6 Ratings

An easy pasta dish for all the family to enjoy! This carbonara recipe is one of the simplest single cream recipes you can whip up, but that doesn't make it any less of a delight. Learn how to make it - and add your own twist as well.

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy

Cherry negroni

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Classic Italian cocktail with fruity twist

  • 5 Mins
  • Easy

Chicken cacciatore

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

An easy family recipe for the slow cooker or crock pot...

  • 5 Hrs
  • Easy

Chicken creme fraiche pasta

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 4 Ratings

The creamy chicken creme fraiche is a delicious mid-week meal that all the family will love. With succulent strips of chicken cooked in a creamy creme fraiche sauce, this savoury dish brings together the richness of French cuisine and the comfort of a creamy sauce.

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy

Chicken risotto (no wine)

★★★★★ Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars. 15 Ratings

A delicious meal all the family can enjoy...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy

Christmas biscotti

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Cranberry and pistachio biscuits

  • 1 Hr
  • Easy

Christmas pizza

★★★★★ Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars. 3 Ratings

Very simple and children love building their own Christmas tree shaped pizzas and adding toppings of their choice...

  • 25 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Courgette risotto

★★★★★ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars. 2 Ratings

A great one pot meal that is quick to make using arborio or risotto rice, courgettes and frozen peas...

  • 35 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten Free

Cranberry and almond biscotti

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

These crisp Italian biscuits make a lovely Christmas gift

  • 1 Hr 20 Mins
  • Easy
  • Vegetarian

Creamy pesto chicken pasta

★★★★☆ Rated 4 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

A speedy and budget-friendly dish, this creamy pesto chicken is delicious!

  • 30 Mins
  • Easy

Creamy red pepper risotto

★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5 stars. 1 Rating

Rich and creamy risotto made with fresh peppers and Parmesan

  • 45 Mins
  • Easy
  • Healthy
  • Gluten Free

Double salmon pasta sauce

★★★★☆ Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars. 5 Ratings

A great way to get your children to eat fish...

  • 15 Mins
  • Easy

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