Authentic italian

Rich in tomato, magnificently meaty and the perfect pasta partner, create your own ragu sauce with this authentic recipe.

A simple, delicious and deeply addictive dish, this pasta alla Sorrentina recipe sees a cherry tomato sauce combined with fresh basil, smoked scamorza cheese and paccheri pasta. As this dish contains so few ingredients, make sure you invest in the best. Using cherry tomatoes at peak season, for example, will provide stunning results.

These authentic Italian meatballs combine beef, pork, and veal with breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, and spices. A secret family recipe!

Some foods that foreigners consider "Italian" aren't! Here's a list of Italian foods that don't exist in Italy, and what to order instead.

From creamy ricotta to savory guanciale, 21 flavorful tomato-free pasta sauce recipes for an authentic Italian meal.

Ragù alla Bolognese is a traditional Italian meat-based sauce. As the name suggests, it originates in one of the capitals of Italian cuisine, Bologna, where they simply call it “ragù.” This hearty and flavorful sauce is often served with fresh egg pasta, and is the foundation of a classic Lasagna alla Bolognese.Making the perfect ragù requires patience, but the end result is worth the wait! This recipe will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and authentic Ragù alla Bolognese…

The recipe for Gricia (Pasta alla Gricia) is one of the oldest and simplest pasta recipes in Roman cuisine. It’s a great classic of Lazio cuisine and has a unique and surprising flavor.It’s the traditional dish of the Amatrice area. In fact some call it “Amatriciana Bianca” (White Amatriciana). This is because it shares all the ingredients with pasta all’amatriciana except the tomato.

Polpette al Sugo - Juicy Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. This traditional Italian recipe is perfect for a family Sunday dinner, easy to follow and packed with flavour. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop of sauce (fare la scarpetta!).

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This authentic recipe for Italian Sunday gravy, or sugo, as my family calls it - is a rich, meaty red sauce that gets simmered for hours.