Skip the Flight — These 18 Italian Recipes Taste Just Like Tuscany
Why book a plane ticket when you can bring Tuscany straight to your kitchen? These 18 Italian recipes capture everything you love about authentic Italian cooking that taste like they’ve been passed down for generations. Each dish is bursting with warmth, comfort, and sun-soaked flavor. So grab your olive oil and fresh herbs — it’s time to cook like you’re in Italy, no passport required.
The Best Classic Lasagna Recipe
Nothing says love like a big pan of layered cheese, pasta, meat, and sauce. This Classic Lasagna recipe is always a crowd pleaser made with 4 simple layers, and comes together in just minutes with an easy hack. The oven does the rest for you! This classic meat lasagna recipe is a traditional Italian one and sure to become a family favorite in no time!
Scallop pasta with garlic and white wine
Sometimes the best meals are some of the simplest, and this scallop pasta with garlic and white wine is definitely one of those. A quick, easy yet delicious dinner equally good for a special occasion or a busy night.
Bacon sun dried tomato pasta with spinach and cream
This bacon sun dried tomato pasta with spinach and cream is quick to make and full of delicious flavors that all will enjoy. Comforting and just that bit different, it’s a great easy meal.
Squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato
This squid ink pasta with shrimp and tomato is an easy pasta dish that’s as delicious as it is pretty. It’s really quick to bring together and works well whether you have homemade pasta or use ready-made.
Cacio e Pepe
A classic Roman dish, Bucatani Cacio e Pepe is a cheesy pasta covered in creamy sauce that you’ll want to make again and again!
Soft Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs are a classic Italian-American dish that are simple to make and a definite crowd pleaser. This recipe is a favorite in my family, takes only 10 minutes to prep, and is so flavorful. You’ll want to make this again and again!
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Walnuts
This brown butter gnocchi with sage and walnuts is the perfect 30 minute dinner! It comes together quickly, and the browned butter adds a depth and richness to the dish. Top it with some parmesan and mwah…. perfection.
Italian Ravioli Recipe
Homemade Ravioli takes patience and technique, but the results are worth bringing the whole family together. Follow this recipe for perfectly delicious ravioli every time.
Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca
These incredibly delicious Spaghetti alla Puttanesca originate from Napels, Italy and as the name implies the name puttanesca translates to “spaghetti in the style of a prostitute.” The exact origin is unknown but what is known for sure are the ingredients a puttanesca must have: anchovies, capers, tomatoes, onions and olives – basically the delicious ingredients from that region. Some (us as well) add chili too, just to spice it up a bit. This easy pasta is made in 15 minutes so it’s perfect for a quick midweek lunch/dinner or even as a starter. Best way to serve it is with spaghetti. Quick, easy, affordable and darn delicious.
Pumpkin Ravioli Recipe
The sweetness of pumpkin, the nuttiness of amaretti cookies and the spiciness of nutmeg make this delicious pumpkin filled ravioli recipe one of the most interesting you can find in Northern Italy. While the people from Milan are known for their prowess in business more than their prowess in the kitchen, pumpkin ravioli might just be the dish that destroys that tired stereotype and brings you a new appreciation of cuisine from Northern Italy.
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce
Homemade Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce, made with pasta dough from scratch and roasted garlic and butternut, tastes like heaven.
Crab Ravioli with Saffron Sauce
Crab ravioli stuffed with delicious & delicate white meat & ricotta cheese served with a simple butter, white wine, saffron & dill sauce.
Sicilian Style Spaghetti
Cauliflower and pasta gets jazzed up with anchovies, raisins, and pine nuts in this Sicilian Style Spaghetti 
Four Cheese Ravioli
Flavorful Italian cheeses perfectly wrapped in homemade pasta dough is pure comfort food. This might not be one of those quick weeknight recipes, but it certainly worth it and is better than any ravioli you’ll get in a restaurant!
Italian Four Cheese Risotto
Italian Four Cheese Risotto, is a creamy cheese lovers dream. Rich and cheesy made with four of the best Italian cheeses. And it definitely isn’t as hard to make as you think! Try it and see.
Easy Italian Baked Shrimp
Baked Shrimp never tasted so good! Shrimp drizzled with a simple parsley and olive oil sauce then baked and served. A delicious quick and easy Dinner idea.
Italian Stuffed Flank Steak
This Italian Stuffed Flank Steak is also known as a Rollè, it is the perfect family, company or special occasion dinner idea. An easy baked meat dish, stuffed with rocket/arugula, mortadella or prosciutto. Absolutely delicious and makes a stunning presentation.
Clam Pasta (Spaghetti Alle Vongole)
Clam pasta is a dish that you’ll find on many restaurant menus in many coastal Italian seaside towns. It’s definitely very prominent in my mom’s hometown of Sperlonga, and for good reason. The flavors are so simple, and the flavor of the clams aren’t masked by any other flavors, due to the simplicity of the supporting ingredients.
