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    Authentic Italian Food Made Easy

    Hello and welcome to This Italian Kitchen. Here, I will show you how to make authentic Italian food the easy way. From appetizers, to pasta, to dessert, there's something special here for every Italian food fan.

    Italian Recipes

    Italian food is full of flavor and always a favorite! Check out some of my most popular Italian recipes.

    • Cannoli Pound Cake on a wood cutting board.
      Cannoli Pound Cake
    • Italian Turkey Lasagne in a white baking dish.
      Italian Turkey Lasagna | Easy No Boil Recipe
    • Blueberry Ricotta Cake
      Blueberry Ricotta Cake
    • Eggplant Caponata on bruschetta on a wooden cutting boad.
      Eggplant Caponata Recipe
    • Baked Ricotta
      Italian Baked Ricotta
    • Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies on a white plate.
      Italian Almond Ricotta Cookies
    • Slice of Limoncello Tiramisu on a plate.
      Limoncello Tiramisu | Italian Lemon Dessert
    • Lemon Ricotta Cookies on a counter with a checkered napkin in the background.
      Lemon Ricotta Cookies

    Italian Desserts

    Italians make the best desserts! I have so many to choose from here. Be sure to try my Lemon Ricotta Cake (look at all of the five-star reviews!) or the Italian classic Tiramisu Recipe. If you are in the mood for cookies, don’t miss my easy to make Cannoli Cookies, or the classic Almond Ricotta Cookies. With so many delicious desserts recipes, you can’t go wrong!

    • Italian Walnut Cake Torta di Noci recipe.
      Italian Walnut Cake Recipe (Torta di Noci)
    • Italian Almond Cake Recipe.
      Italian Almond Cake Recipe (Torta di Mandorle)
    • Pear Cake recipe.
      Pear Cake Recipe (Easy Italian Pear Cake)
    • Sicilian Almond Cookies recipe.
      Sicilian Almond Cookies (Almond Paste Cookies)

    See more desserts →

    Authentic Italian Main Dishes

    These Italian main dishes are recipes that have passed down and I have been making for years. Don’t miss my personal favorite for Italian Turkey Sausage Meatballs, or the classic New Year’s Day dish for Italian Sausage and Lentils. And, for a simple meat-free main course, you are going to love my creamy Mushroom Pea Risotto.

    • Pasta all Norma recipe.
      Pasta Alla Norma | Italian Eggplant Pasta Recipe
    • Minestrone Soup with Sausage.
      Minestrone Soup with Sausage | Italian Soup Recipe
    • Manicotti Crepes Recipe.
      Manicotti Crepes with Homemade Crespelle
    • Italian Crepes recipe.
      Italian Crepes Recipe | Crespelle

    See more main dishes →

    Italian Side Dishes

    If you need a delicious side dish to serve with your Italian meal, look no further. You’ll love this classic recipe for Peas and Pancetta, or for a traditional Italian condiment that’s packed full of veggies, don’t miss this classic Eggplant Caponata Recipe. And, for a fast 5-ingredient dish that’s great for any occasion, be sure to try this simple Pesto Pasta Salad recipe.

    • Zucchini Ricotta Fritters.
      Zucchini Ricotta Fritters
    • Italian Tuna Pasta Salad
      Italian Tuna Pasta Salad
    • Italian Roasted Vegetables
      Italian Roasted Vegetables
    • Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes
      Cacio e Pepe Mashed Potatoes

    See more side dishes →

    About Angela

    Angela Allison is the recipe creator of This Italian Kitchen. Cooking alongside her Italian family, she grew up creating authentic meals and desserts.

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    Recent Recipes

    • Strawberry Ricotta Cake.
      Strawberry Ricotta Cake Recipe | Italian Dessert
    • Cranberry Almond Biscotti Recipe.
      Cranberry Almond Biscotti | Classic Italian Recipe
    • Sbrisolona recipe.
      Sbrisolona | Traditional Italian Almond Crumb Cake
    • Italian Wedding Cookies.
      Italian Wedding Cookies | Best Authentic Recipe

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      Ricotta Filling Recipe for Lasagna and Manicotti
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      Raspberry Ricotta Cake
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    Hi, I'm Angela, the recipe creator of This Italian Kitchen. Cooking alongside her Italian family, she grew up creating authentic meals and desserts.

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    Authentic Pasta Dishes

    These classic Italian pasta recipes are guaranteed to please!

    • sausage kale pasta
      Sausage Kale Pasta
    • Italian Turkey Lasagne in a white baking dish.
      Italian Turkey Lasagna | Easy No Boil Recipe
    • Anchovy Breadcrumb pasta in a white bowl on a checkered cloth.
      Anchovy Breadcrumb Pasta
    • Cheese & Meat Stuffed Shells in a glass baking dish.
      Cheese Beef Stuffed Shells

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