Authentic Italian Recipes – Made Easy
Molto facile! Simple and quick Italian recipes—for delicious dishes.
Do you have limited time to cook and are you lacking inspiration? Or do you want to be transported back to your last vacation in Italy as quickly as possible? We’ve put together a few quick and easy dishes for you that’ll bring your last vacation in Italy to the table in no time—or maybe serve as inspiration for your next trip.
After all, the great thing about Italian cuisine isn’t just that it’s arguably one of the tastiest in the world, but also that many dishes are quick and easy to prepare. Maybe that’s one reason why Italian cuisine is so popular everywhere!
With just a few ingredients, you can easily whip up a delicious dish—authentic Italian, of course. You’ll find a few especially quick and easy Italian recipes from our recipe collection here.
Simple Pasta Recipes –
and the Basic Recipe for Italian Tomato Sauce
Pasta with tomato sauce—in all its variations—is probably especially popular among all age groups. Of course, you can make the pasta yourself, but if you’re in a hurry, you can also reach for the pasta in your pantry and whip up some simple pasta recipes. We’ve got just the recipe for that: Salsa di Pomodoro, a classic tomato sauce.
And you can draw inspiration from these simple pasta recipes. Introducing: Spaghetti alla Puttanesca with black olives and salty capers. Pasta with chickpeas—a dish where fresh herbs, mild garlic, sweet tomatoes, and olive oil lend a Mediterranean touch. Rigatoni in a hot tomato sauce with aromatic bay leaves, cloves, fennel, and Italian salsiccia. And last but not least, a true classic: penne all’arrabbiata, fruity with a warm spiciness. Simple and delicious. Discover our different takes on pasta with tomato sauce—and bring some Italian flair into your home!
Simple Oven Recipes: Lasagna, Pasta, and Gnocchi “al Forno”
Just hearing the words “al forno” makes your mouth water. Gnocchi, pasta, and vegetables—baked in the oven with plenty of cheese—the result is to die for. If you have a little extra time, you can even make your own gnocchi.
A cheese crust: savory and equally crispy and soft. Al Forno just always works, doesn’t it? You just throw everything you find in the fridge into a baking dish, sprinkle cheese on top, and pop it in the oven. Easier said than done, though, because unfortunately the result isn’t always satisfying, and some combinations just don’t taste good—even with plenty of melted cheese.
To avoid these disappointments, here’s some inspiration for delicious and simple authentic Italian dishes. Four easy al forno recipes to try at home—molto facile!
Risotto Recipe – Simple, Authentic Italian
In Italy, there are as many risotto recipes as there are anchovies in the Mediterranean. Every nonna has her own special recipe, but one thing is certain: a good risotto requires only a few high-quality ingredients. Onions, rice, Parmesan, white wine, olive oil (some swear by butter), a rich broth, and a little time. Once you know how to do it, preparing risotto is a breeze. Just a few ingredients that you need to stir together with a little skill. The great thing about risotto is that you should taste the white wine before you get started. With that in mind: Salute!
Antipasti Recipes - Easy to Make
Whether it’s Insalata Caprese, olives, bruschetta, or roasted and pickled vegetables, antipasti embody an entire culinary culture. What hors-d’œuvre is to the French and Vorspeise is to the Germans, antipasti are to the Italians. And why not whet your appetite with a little bite? Perfect as a quick lunch, especially if you’re planning to enjoy a hearty portion of pasta or pizza later in the evening. The best thing about antipasti recipes? You can whip them up in no time.
These tasty Italian appetizers are served cold or warm and are usually simple to prepare. With the best ingredients, the right techniques, and these recipes, you’ll have them down in no time. We’ll show you a selection of simple antipasti recipes—true antipasti classics of Italian cuisine. By the way: You can learn more about the historical background and the enormous variety of antipasti from Italy’s different regions in our “Antipasti” Kitchen Secret.
