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    A Taste of Italy- Italian Recipes

    Enjoy trusted, authentic, and achievable Italian recipes + more. Simple, fresh, and always delicious Italian recipes you'll love.

    Popular Italian Recipes

    The most loved recipes on the blog. Give these delicious Italian recipes a try!

    • Neapolitan pizza dough
      Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Dough Recipe
      ★★★★★
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      Authentic Italian Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
      ★★★★★
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      Authentic Italian Pasta e Fagioli Recipe (soup)
      ★★★★★
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      Authentic Spinach and Ricotta Lasagna with Tomato Sauce
      ★★★★★
    • Italian pastry cream in a bowl
      Best Italian Pistachio Cream
      ★★★★★
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      Longhorn Steakhouse Crispy Brussels Sprouts Recipe
      ★★★★★
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      How Long to Bake Chicken Thighs at 375 (Best Recipe)
      ★★★★★
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      Pasta with Black Truffle Cream Sauce
      ★★★★★

    Fall Recipes

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      Tuscan White Bean Soup Recipe (Hearty Italian)
      ★★★★★
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      Italian Pastina Soup Recipe (with Chicken broth)
      ★★★★★
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      Beef Braciole (Italian Stuffed Beef Recipe) - CucinaByElena
      ★★★★★
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      Best Fresh Roasted Pumpkin Pie Recipe
      ★★★★★

    Italian Pasta Recipes

    Pasta is life! Achievable and delicious pasta recipes.

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      Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe (Garlic with Oil Pasta)
      ★★★★★
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      Best Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina Recipe (Baked Gnocchi)
      ★★★★★
    • Alla Gricia vs Classic Carbonara
      Roman Pasta Alla Gricia vs Classic Carbonara + Recipe
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      Authentic Italian Pasta Alla Gricia Recipe
      ★★★★★

    See more pasta →

    Search by Recipe Category

    Searching for a particular Italian recipe category? Here are several to get you started. See more in the recipe index.

    • Italian Pasta Recipes
    • Italian Pizza and Bread Recipes
    • Italian Vegetarian Recipes
    • Italian Cookies
    • Italian Meat Dishes
    • Italian Fish and Seafood
    • Italian Salad Recipes
    • No Bake Italian Desserts
    • Italian Sides and Appetizers
    • Italian Cakes

    Classic Italian Recipes

    The most classic and iconic Italian recipes. A taste from my childhood and more!

    • Butternut squash risotto on a plate
      Best Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe (Authentic Italian)
    • chocolate cream puffs with raspberries on the side
      Puff Pastry filled with Italian Chocolate Cream
    • Sicilian cannoli recipe step by step
      BEST Authentic Sicilian Cannoli Recipe
    • Salad orange fennel pomegranate
      Orange and Fennel Salad Recipe (Italian)

    See more classic Italian recipes →

    Quick & Easy Recipes

    What's for dinner? Browse this section to get a meal on the table little time with fantastic flavors.

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      Crispy Baked Polenta Fries Recipe (Parmesan Herb)
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      Fregola Sarda Pasta Recipe with Zucchini and Cheese
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      Easy Pasta with Sautéed Spinach and Garlic Recipe
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      Quick Tomato Paste Pasta Sauce Recipe with Spaghetti

    See more quick & easy recipes →

    Recent Recipes

    Fresh off the press! Here are the most recent recipes from my Cucina to yours! Mangia! (Eat!)

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      Easy Creamy Mushroom Risotto Recipe
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      Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Recipe (Easy and Moist!)
    • How Long to Cook Whole Chicken Recipe Perfect & Juicy- cooked roast chicken in a large roasting pan with lemons and garlic on the side.
      How Long to Cook Whole Chicken Recipe Perfect & Juicy
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      Butternut Squash Casserole Recipe Vegetarian

    Italian Dessert Recipes

    These sweet recipes range from classic Italian favorites to American pies to satisfy everyone's sweet tooth.

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      Chocolate Olive Oil Cake Recipe (Easy and Moist!)
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      How to Make Olive Oil Cake Recipe (Easy One Bowl)
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      How to Make the Perfect Fresh Peach Pie Recipe
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      Best Sardinian Pardulas Recipe (Ricotta Cakes)

    See more desserts →

    How to Cook Like an Italian (Tips and Guides)

    Learn all the tips, tricks, and tools to cook like an Italian! It's easier than you think ;).

    • different pasta shapes with wooden spoons
      Cheap vs. Expensive Pasta (Why Pasta Quality Matters!)
    • How to boil spaghetti perfectly every time- boiling water, adding salt, and adding long spaghetti.
      How Long to Boil Spaghetti (pasta)- Perfect Every Time
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      How to Cook Fresh or Frozen Ravioli Pasta (Instructions)
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      TOP 5 Reasons Why You Should Grate Your Own Cheese
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    About Elena

    Ciao, I'm Elena! Welcome to my cucina (kitchen). I was born in Italy and grew up spending my summers on the beaches of Sardegna cooking, eating, and sharing tasty Italian meals. Here, you will find trusted, achievable, and delicious Italian (and more) recipes highlighting fresh ingredients with a simple process.

    Learn more about me →

    Recently Updated Recipes

    Don't miss these recently updated posts. They are oldies and of course, goodies!

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      Easy Italian Pear Cake Recipe (Torta di Pere)
    • Italian chocolate cake on a plate
      Italian Chocolate Cake (torta al ciocolato)
    • Italian Apple Cake close up of the cake with powdered sugar
      Simple Italian Apple Cake (one bowl)
    • CAKE ON A PLATTER
      Orange Olive Oil Cake Recipe (Italian)

    Elena's Italian Stories

    Elena's Stories are a way for me to connect with you as a reader. Get to know me, my Italian upbringing, and my love of food through these stories.

    • Sunday Story: What’s in a Name? Names Matter
    • Sunday Story: La Cucina (The Kitchen)
    • Sardegna home. Three women and one girl standing in a street in Italy, black and white photo
      Sunday Story: Sardegna a Place to Call “Home”
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      Sunday Story: What's in the Recipe?

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    WELCOME to CucinaByElena

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    Ciao! I'm Elena. Welcome to my cucina (kitchen). I was born in Italy and grew up spending my summers on the beaches of Sardegna cooking, eating, and sharing tasty Italian meals. Here you will find trusted, achievable, and delicious Italian (and more) recipes that highlight fresh ingredients with a simple process.

    More about me →

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