Italian
Italian cuisine has a long and rich history, dating back to the 4th century BC. From its humble beginnings as a simple peasant fare, it has evolved over the centuries into a complex and sophisticated cuisine that is now enjoyed all over the world.
The early Italian diet was based mostly on grains, vegetables and fruits, with very little meat or dairy. This was due to the limited resources available to the early Italians. As the Roman Empire expanded and trade increased, so did the availability of ingredients, and the Italian diet began to change. By the Middle Ages, cheese and eggs had become common ingredients, and meat was more widely available.
Pasta is a staple of Italian cuisine that has its origins in the Middle Ages. It was originally made from a durum wheat flour and water dough that was extruded through a metal die to create long, thin strands. This type of pasta was known as itriya.
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When it comes to Italian cooking, the best advice is to keep things simple. Don’t be afraid to use fresh ingredients; the quality of the ingredients will greatly improve the overall taste of your dish. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavors, using herbs and spices to bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients. Always make sure to use plenty of olive oil and garlic to enhance the flavor of the dish. Finally, don’t be afraid to let the dish simmer for a while so that the flavors can develop and blend together for the perfect Italian dish.
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Recipes
Authentic Italian Meatballs
- ground beef
- parsley
- garlic powder
- bread crumb
- locatelli cheese
- pepper
- salt
- milk
- egg
Chicken Meatballs, Italian Style
- all purpose flour
- black pepper
- lemon
- salt
- chicken thigh
- egg
- chunk too hard parmesan cheese
- onion
- parsley
- olive oil
Italian Meatballs (Extra Soft and Juicy!)
- red pepper flake
- salt
- egg
- white bread
- onion
- water
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- ground beef
- garlic
- tomato passata
- olive oil
- italian seasoning
- ground pork
- onion
- black pepper
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
- pasta
Hot Italian Sausage
- ground pork shoulder
- paprika
- fennel seed
- salt
- hot red pepper flake
- garlic
Classic Italian Meatballs (Tender and Juicy!)
- ground beef
- ground pork
- salt
- black pepper
- pecorino romano cheese
- bread crumb
- parsley
- onion
- milk
- egg yolk
- garlic
- olive oil
Braised Pork Ribs and Italian Sausage
- salt
- radiatore pasta
- red chili pepper flake
- green onion
- parmesan cheese
- white wine
- garlic
- pancetta
- onion
- bell pepper
- italian sausage
- pork sparerib
- basil
- italian parsley
- san marzano tomato
Crock Pot Creamy Italian Chicken
- hot rice
- chicken soup cream
- envelope italian salad dressing
- mushroom
- water
- chicken breast
- cream cheese
Asparagus Salad, Italian-Style
- parmesan cheese
- lemon juice
- salt
- asparagus
- olive oil
Spicy Italian Sausage
- kitchenaid
- bind
- fennel seed
- red pepper flake
- smoked paprika
- pork shoulder
- black pepper
- cayenne pepper
- garlic
- paprika
- mm hog casing
- red wine
- salt
Slow Cooker Italian Beef
- zesty italian salad dressing
- condensed beef broth
- italian giardiniera
- pepperoncini pepper
- beef pot roast
Italian Dressing
- parsley
- oregano
- honey
- garlic
- dijon mustard
- thyme
- olive oil
- salt
- lemon juice
- parmesan cheese
- white wine vinegar
- black pepper
Easy Italian Salad
- crouton
- herb
- black olife
- italian dressing
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- cherry tomato
- radicchio
- pepperoncini pepper
- lettuce
Creamy Italian Chicken
- italian salad dressing
- onion soup condensed cream
- cream chee
- chive
- italian seasoning
- butter
- water
- black pepper
- chicken breast
Italian Margarita
- amaretto
- lime juice
- triple sec
- reposado tequila
- lime
- orange
Oven Baked Italian Meatballs
- olive oil
- red pepper flake
- salt black pepper
- egg
- white bread
- onion
- onion
- ground beef
- parsley
- parmesan cheese
- black pepper
- italian seasoning
- garlic
- tomato
- ground pork
- chicken broth
- salt
- parsley
- cooking spray
- parmesan cheese
Italian Dressing
- salt
- sugar
- basil
- pepper
- red
- garlic powder
- parmesan cheese
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- red pepper flake
Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken
- chicken soup condensed cream
- mushroom
- cream cheese
- rice
- italian salad dressing
- water
Simple Italian Salad
- crouton
- pepper
- peperoncini
- leafy romaine lettuce
- cherry tomato
- onion
- black olife
- parmesan cheese
- Italian Dressing
- basil
- oregano
- garlic powder
- olive oil
- salt
- red wine vinegar
Broiled Italian Meatballs
- egg
- onion
- round
- garlic powder
- herb
- black pepper
- salt
- bread crumb
- evaporated milk
- parmesan cheese
Italian-Style Meatballs With Impossible™ Burger
- impossible ™ burger
- egg
- garlic
- salt
- panko
- calabrian chile paste
- fennel seed
- parmesan cheese
- parsley
- oat milk
- olive oil
Mega Italian Salad
- kalamata olife
- cos romaine lettuce
- salt
- green capsicum bell pepper
- onion
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
- red pepper flake
- basil
- garlic powder
- black pepper
- red wine vinegar
- sugar
- tomato
- salt
- white bread
- parmesan cheese
Chicken Italiano
- bread crumb
- salt
- red pepper
- milk
- goat cheese
- sauteed spinach
- garlic
- egg
- romano
- italian parsley
- chicken breast
- all purpose flour
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
Chicken Italiano
- bread crumb
- salt
- red pepper
- milk
- goat cheese
- sauteed spinach
- garlic
- egg
- romano
- italian parsley
- chicken breast
- all purpose flour
- olive oil
- parmesan cheese
Slow Cooker Italian Beef
- italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- italian salad dressing
- pepperoncini pepper
- butter
- beef consommé
- canola oil
- beef
- hoagie roll
- provolone cheese
- salt
Homemade Italian Dressing
- dijon mustard
- honey
- vegetable oil
- garlic powder
- italian seasoning
- red wine vinegar
- salt
Spaghetti All'Ubriaco Recipe | Seriously Italian
- peperoncino
- spaghetti
- olive oil
- flat leaf italian parsley
- butter
- garlic
- inexpensive red wine
- water
Keto Italian Meatballs
- parsley
- olive oil
- onion powder
- egg
- basil
- oregano
- thyme
- parmesan cheese
- ground beef
- coconut flour
- black pepper
- salt
- garlic
Italian Sausage with Grilled Broccolini, Kale, and Lemon
- salt
- caper
- honey
- tuscan kale
- lemon
- coiled italian sausage
- pecorino romano cheese
- lemon juice
- broccolini
- almond
- olive oil
Pastiera (Ricotta and Cooked Grains Cake) Recipe | Seriously Italian
- ice water
- lemon zest
- egg
- egg yolk
- baking powder
- vanilla extract
- salt
- sugar
- milk
- all purpose flour
- butter
Baked Italian Chicken with Potatoes
- tin tomato
- cherry tomato
- mozzarella cheese
- rosemary
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic
- olive oil
- red wine
- potato
- chicken thigh
- basil
- black pepper
- salt
Cannellini Beans and Italian Sausage
- onion
- med tomato
- sage
- chicken stock
- salt
- pepper
- mascarpone cheese
- olive oil
- red pepper flake
- plum tomato
- cannellini bean
- pkgs johnsonville italian sausage
- carrot
- celery
- garlic
Italian Margarita
- Agave Syrup
- light agave nectar
- water
- Italian Margarita
- orange juice
- reposado tequila
- agave syrup
- amaretto liqueur
- lime juice
Italian Seasoning
- basil
- marjoram
- rosemary
- thyme
- oregano
Italian Seasoning
- parsley
- garlic
- garlic powder
- sage
- italian seasoning
- paprika
- chicken
- lemon
- onion
- salt
- thyme
- onion powder
- basil
- oregano
- rosemary
- butter
- herbs thyme
Southeast Texas Italian salad
- anchovy
- parmesan cheese
- pickled pepperoncini pepper
- black olife
- green olife
- oregano
- garlic powder
- salt
- green onion
- italian parsley
- lemon juice
- garlic
- ch bread
- romaine heart
- olive oil
- cayenne pepper
- salt
Italian Chicken
- balsamic vinaigrette
- parmesan cheese
- grape tomato
- zucchini
- bell pepper
- chicken breast
- pepper
- salt
Italian Margarita
- amaretto
- lime
- orange juice
- maple syrup
- tequila
- salt
- ice
- lime
Baked Oysters Italian-Style with Ciabatta Crouton
- red pepper flake
- salt
- navy bean
- butter
- garlic
- shucked oyster
- bread crumb
- olive oil
- white wine
- garlic
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- grana padano cheese
- pancetta
- herb
- sherry vinegar
- italian parsley
- ciabatta
Italian Meatballs (How to Bake, Fry Or Poach)
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- onion
- heavy cream
- bread crumb
- ground beef
- ground pork
- olive
- anchovy paste
- pepper
- thyme
- chianti
- basil
- parsley
- tomato paste
- italian seasoning
- salt
- bay leaf
- egg
- tomato
- oregano
- rosemary
- garlic
Battered Vegetables Seasoned Italian Style
- black pepper
- italian dressing
- peanut oil
- salt
- lemon zest
- sparkling water
- fennel
- egg
- rice flour
- anchovy colatura
- tomato paste
- desalted caper
- leek
- pumpkin
- turnip top
- porcini mushroom
- all purpose flour
- carrot
- cauliflower
- tropea onion
- zucchini
Everyday Italian Salad
- red wine vinegar
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- oregano
- pepperoncini pepper
- black pepper
- crouton
- cherry tomato
- olive oil
- spring green
- onion
Italian Seasoning
- marjoram
- thyme
- oregano
- basil
- rosemary
- sage
Fig and Almond Cookies Recipe | Seriously Italian
- sugar
- orange zest
- almond
- cinnamon
- egg yolk
- all purpose flour
- orange juice
- baking soda
- salt
- vanilla extract
- sugar
- butter
- fig
Semolina and Sesame Grissini Recipe | Seriously Italian
- olive oil
- sugar
- sesame seed
- all purpose flour
- water
- yeast
- salt
- durum semolina flour
- olive oil
Creamy Italian Dressing
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
- olive oil
- salt
- white wine vinegar
- parmesan cheese
- honey
- italian seasoning
Sautéed Italian Sausage with Onions and Peppers
- lower chicken broth
- red wine vinegar
- onion
- salt
- red pepper
- tomato paste
- garlic
- bell pepper
- sweet italian pork sausage
Pulled Pork Italiano
- salt
- tomato
- red wine
- canola oil
- pork shoulder
- bay leaf
- garlic
- onion
- thyme
- broccoli rabe
- hot pepper
- parsley
- fennel seed
- rosemary
- red pepper flake
- sharp provolone
- beef stock
- italian roll
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 32%
Rarey Ingredients
- salt 32%