Authentic Italian Meal Ideas

After living in Italy and learning from the best, we know what authentic Italian cuisine looks like. Here, we’ve pinned top tips for creating authentic Italian meals in your own kitchen at home. Including pizza, pasta, bread, soups, stews and more, you’ll be cooking like a real Italian in no time with the meal ideas on this board! Authentic Italian meal ideas that are sure to impress your friends, family and guests!
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Chicken Pizzaiola (The Real One) - Italian Recipe Book
Everything you need to know to make REAL Chicken Pizzaiola at home! This indulgent Italian dish is the perfect to serve to anyone who appreciates real Italian food!
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Juicy & Tender Italian Meatballs
Make these juicy and tender meatballs just like Italian nonna! They're also perfect for freezer and meal prep.
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The Best Italian Meatballs In Rich Tomato Sauce - Italian Recipe Book
This classic Italian Meatballs recipe makes the best, most juicy and tender homemade meatballs in a few easy steps. Soft, juicy bite-size nuggets cooked to perfection in rich tomato sauce. What can be better than that on Sunday?
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Italian Lamb Stew With Artichokes
Lamb and Artichokes Stew is a wonderful dish that’s very typical for spring and Easter time. It’s also perfect if you want to make lamb for Christmas. Super easy, delicious, no fuss one-pot meal full of flavors. Try it once and you’ll be making often, especially when artichokes are in season!
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Ossobuco Milanese {Veal Shank Milan Style}
Ossobuco Alla Milanese is a classic Lombardian recipe made with simple veal or beef shank. But the taste is beyond ordinary. Imagine super tender slow cooked meat that simply falls off the bone. Simple but glamorous sounding fresh made sauce gremolata adds an incredible garlic and lemon flavor to the meat. You'll love this authentic Italian recipe!
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Pear Risotto {Super Creamy & Easy To Make}
This pear risotto combines taste of sweet pears, tangy gorgonzola and tops everything with crunchy walnuts to make the most delicious, creamy risotto. You’ll love how this simple yet elegant weekday recipe can be served for special occasions.
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How To Make Passatelli - Step By Step
Passatelli is an Italian type of pasta made with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, nutmeg and/or lemon zest. In the past, passatelli recipe also included bone marrow or butter. For whatever reason it’s not in use any more. Passatelli noodles are typical to Emilia Romagna and northern Marche in central Italy.
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Pinsa Romana {Roman Style Pizza}
Have you ever dreamed of a healthier, lighter and more digestible version of pizza? Good news! This Roman Style Pizza or Pinsa Romana is an ancient, healthier and more digestible version of classic Neapolitan pizza.
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Green Beans In Tomato Sauce {Italian Stewed Green Beans}
Green Beans in Tomato Sauce is one of those simple side dishes that can never go wrong. It pairs perfectly with meat and fish main courses. But can also be eaten on it's own. Simple. Healthy. Yummy.
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Orecchiette With Broccoli Rabe
Orecchiette with broccoli rabe is one of the signature pasta dishes from Apulia, city of Bari in particular.This is a classic “poor man’s dish” or cucina povera that dates back to ancient times. You'll love this simple yet authentic Italian Orecchiette recipe!
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Pear Risotto {Super Creamy & Easy To Make}
This pear risotto combines taste of sweet pears, tangy gorgonzola and tops everything with crunchy walnuts to make the most delicious, creamy risotto. Check out this beautiful Italian recipe.
two different types of pizzas with cheese and mushrooms on them
Pinsa Romana {Roman Style Pizza} - Italian Recipe Book
This Roman Style Pizza or Pinsa Romana is an ancient, healthier and more digestible version of classic Neapolitan pizza. If you dig deeper into its origin, the recipe traces back to the times of Roman Empire. For the recipe, see here!
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Italian Lamb With Artichokes
Lamb and Artichokes Stew is a wonderful dish that’s very typical for spring and Easter time. It’s also perfect if you want to make lamb for Christmas. Follow this recipe for authentic Italian.
green beans in tomato sauce on a white plate
Green Beans In Tomato Sauce {Italian Stewed Green Beans} - Italian Recipe Book
Green Beans in Tomato Sauce is one of those simple side dishes that can never go wrong. It pairs perfectly with meat and fish main courses. See here for the authentic Italian recipe.
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