Italian American
Pasta Carbonara with English Peas
Adding peas to a carbonara is by no means classically Italian, though the combination of black pepper, pancetta, and peas is. Instead of (or in addition to) the peas, you could use asparagus or thinly sliced sugar snap peas.
By Joshua McFadden
Make This Magical One-Pot Pasta Primavera for Dinner Tonight
This genius pasta cooking hack lets you cook everything together in one pot—no draining necessary!
By Rhoda Boone
The Fastest, Fanciest Shrimp Dinner You Can Make Without a Recipe
This Italian-American classic puts dinner on the table in 10 minutes, no recipe required.
By Anna Stockwell
The Best Meat Sauce You Can Make Without a Recipe
Italian nonnas don't follow recipes when they make ragù, and you won't have to either once you learn this simple technique.
By Anna Stockwell
6 Things You Can Cook Alla Parmigiana Without a Recipe
Master this basic technique, and you'll be making perfect veal, pork, eggplant and zucchini parmesan, too.
By Anna Stockwell
Pasta With Shrimp in Tomato Cream
Shrimp, pasta, and feta in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce? Yes, please!
By Colu Henry
Sheet-Pan Pasta Bake with Chicken and Kale
So much more crispy topping per bite than your standard pasta casserole.
By Anna Stockwell
Spaghetti and Meatballs
A heaping platter of spaghetti and meatballs evokes a feeling of comfort—perfect for a family get-together. The stars of this dish are the meatballs, of course, and they don't disappoint—lots of garlic and Parmigiano-Reggiano give them a robust flavor that stands up to the hearty tomato sauce.
By Maggie Ruggiero
Spaghetti with Lots of Kale
You will think this pasta recipe calls for an absurd amount of kale, but it will shrink a ton when cooked.
By Carla Lalli Music
Creamy Vegan Mushroom Lasagna
Packed with a creamy cashew spread and plenty of hearty mushrooms, this rich, vegan dish will win over even the most passionate meat eaters.
By Jessica Murnane
Lobster Fra Diavolo
This decadent Italian-American classic is a combination of sweet lobster meat, spicy tomato sauce, and toothsome spaghetti.
By Andy Baraghani
Winter Panzanella With Stuffing Croutons
Stuffing salad still counts as salad, right?
By Andy Baraghani
Arthur Avenue Is the Biggest (and Best) Little Italy in America
It might look like an Italian-American food theme park. But is that such a bad thing?
By Adina Steiman
Garlic Bread Isn't Italian. But It Sure Is Good.
We pay tribute to a buttery staple of both red-sauce restaurants and the freezer aisle. (And, with this recipe, your kitchen.)
By Sam Worley
Four All-New Weeknight Chicken Dinners
From a brilliant new take on chicken Parmesan to a set-it-and-forget-it white chicken chili, these recipes are all quick to prep and easy to make.
By Joe Sevier
This Old-School Italian-American Appetizer Will Make Your Guests Swoon
Covered in bacon and crispy breadcrumbs, Clams Casino are way too good (and too easy) to only eat at your local red sauce joint.
By Katherine Sacks
Tiramisu Is the Worst Italian Dessert. Until You Make It Like This.
Pointers for restoring tiramisu's reputation.
By David Tamarkin
Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Shells
Want comfort food on demand? These family-friendly baked shells can be assembled ahead and refrigerated or frozen so they're ready to pop in the oven with no day-of work.
Four-Cheese Manicotti
A spoon works fine for stuffing the manicotti noodles, but a piping bag—while it may seem fussy—makes quicker work of the assembly.
By Dawn Perry