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Italian

Corn Cacio e Pepe

Turn the iconic cacio e pepe pasta into something a little more kid-friendly by tossing in fresh corn to add a pop of sweetness to every cheesy, peppery bite.

Old-School Tiramisu

This tiramisu is moist but not wet, extra-fluffy, and made with real coffee and the perfect amount of dark rum.

Chicken Piccata

Slices of chicken get dredged in seasoned flour, sautéed in butter, and smothered in a tangy lemon-butter pan sauce that’s studded with salty capers.

Chicken Saltimbocca with Crunchy Pea Salad

Saltimbocca relies on the combination of prosciutto and sage and is a classic that pairs with just about any side or salad.

Chicken Brodo with Spring Vegetables and Fried Bread

This spring brodo is fully equipped with a lemony broth, bright green asparagus, and fresh pea shoots. The slice of olive oil–fried bread on top stays crunchy on the edges and gets custardy in the center.

Arancini

Made with leftover risotto, these rice balls are stuffed with prosciutto, Parmesan, and parsley. Serve them as an appetizer at your next cocktail party.

Ruth Reichl's Favorite Recipes from the Gourmet Years

These are the recipes she cooks again and again.

Manicotti

This is project cooking at its best: tender manicotti wrappers are made by quickly cooking batter into pasta-like crepes. They're filled with a creamy trio of ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella, and covered with fresh tomato sauce before baking.

Rigatoni with Meat Sauce

This is the hearty pasta dish that everyone loves to eat. The rigatoni cooks right in the sauce, which not only saves you from having to wash an extra pan—it makes the pasta more flavorful.

Rigatoni With Easy Vodka Sauce

Lucky for you, you probably have most of the ingredients for this luscious tomato-packed sauce in your kitchen right now.

The Weeknight Genius of No-Boil Pasta

Cooking pasta right in its sauce saves precious time and cuts down on dishes.

Penne alla Vodka

A generous dash of crushed red pepper cuts through the sweet, rich tomato-cream sauce of this Italian-American classic.

Oven Risotto with Crispy Roasted Mushrooms

Finally, a creamy, buttery risotto without all of the stirring. Just pop it in the oven and roast some mushrooms alongside to top off the finished dish.
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