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Enjoy rustic Italian dishes with our no-fuss recipes. Kick off with simple Italian starters, from bruschetta to Caprese salad, then tuck into hearty Italian pasta recipes – whether you're into rich meatballs and spaghetti, or classic creamy carbonara.
We've made panettone even better by layering it with cream cheese icing and topping with sticky salted caramel sauce and figs. Now that's what you call a festive showstopper!
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
This store bought panettone is made extra-special with chocolate shards and gold-sprayed pears - festive showstoppers don't get much better than this!
Transform shop bought panettone into a festive showstopper. Decorated with icing, mini gingerbread men and candied orange peel, the whole family will love making (and eating) this!
This quick and easy pasta sauce recipe is perfect for a speedy midweek meal. Arrabbiata is a classic Italian spicy sauce made of tomatoes, chilli and garlic. We’ve added black olives and a sprinkling of basil and Parmesan to make it that bit more special.
This spicy sausage ragu with spirali is a flavour-packed family-favourite
Slow-roasted until mouthwateringly tender and rubbed in a blend of fragrant herbs, this Italian-inspired pork is perfect for elevating your classic Sunday roast.
Made with just four ingredients, and ready in only 20 minutes, this cacio e pepe-inspired recipe (cacio e pepe translates as cheese and pepper) is a brilliant Italian-style supper. It's super-simple to make and tastes absolutely divine!
For a summer-infused twist on a classic trifle, substitute the sherry for Aperol and add clementines and prosecco. For a refreshing no-alcohol alternative, swap Aperol for fresh clementine juice and prosecco for sparkling white grape juice.
Take your party food to the next level with these elegant bruschetta bites. Roasted garlic is stirred through ricotta with lemon, then piled onto toasted crostini with roasted tomatoes. Finish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze and serve up at your next Christmas party.
Crisp, light and delicious, these grissini are a real Christmas treat
The best presents are often the ones you make - why not try these simple, Italian snow-like treats
Hosting this Christmas? Impress you guests with this showstopping lasagne. Make a slow-cooked beef brisket ragu and layer it between lasagne sheets with cheese sauce - wow!
These mini tiramisu-style pots are a perfect sweet canapé for your next Christmas party. With caramelised hazelnuts, espresso cream and a dusting of dark chocolate, you'd be surprised to know this decadent dessert is totally vegan!
This comforting gnocchi dish turns a handful of ingredients into an easy dinner for one. Inspired by the Italian pasta dish cacio e pepe, we've added leeks here for a subtle sweet flavour. Check out how to use up gnocchi in the tip beneath the recipe!
This twist on classic cacio e pepe (cheese and black pepper pasta) features creamy roasted cauliflower. Not only is this a deliciously different dinner, the whole vegetable is used so there's no waste!
Fancy trying your hand at making your own pasta? It's not as tricky as it looks if you have the right recipe and follow the steps with patience. Don't forget the resting time to allow the pasta to develop its consistency. Once rolled, shaped and cooked, serve with your favourite pasta sauce for an authentic taste of Italy at home!
Fancy a lasagne without all the faff? This cheat's version uses Bolognese ravioli and chunky veg pasta sauce for all the flavours of a lasagne in half the time. It's perfect for staycations or when you don't want to spend ages cooking.
This quick and easy spaghetti is the perfect midweek meal. Make a creamy sauce with crème fraîche and garlic then stir in crispy bacon and sweetcorn. Try swapping the spaghetti with your favourite pasta shape, if you like.
Grab some storecupboard ingredients and veggies to whizz up this super-tasty kale pasta dish that's simple and healthy. Curly kale adds an earthy, peppery kick, while the chickpeas add a buttery creaminess. If you don't need the dish to be dairy-free and veggie, you could always add some grated Parmesan to serve.
If you're looking for a tasty spin to really set your Christmas dinner apart, then look no further than this zesty roast turkey recipe
Are the kids getting sick of sarnies in their lunchboxes? Get creative and liven up their weekday meals with this cheesy Mexican quesadilla.
These fruity apricot rolls are the perfect sweet treat for your kids
Baked beans get the five-star (but thrifty!) treatment with this super easy and speedy recipe that's vegan, dairy-free and healthy. This makes a brilliant side for Bonfire Night or any time you fancy something warm and comforting. Serve with crusty bread, toast or a baked potato, see tip below.
Poultry and white wine are a match made in culinary heaven. Here chicken breasts are gently poached, then the is liquor used to make a creamy mushroom white wine sauce. Serve with new potatoes and delicious tenderstem broccoli.
Skip the takeaway – this classic Thai red curry recipe is simple to make at home. Red peppers and sugar snaps are added alongside the tender chicken for an extra helping of veg, plus this delicious one-pot dinner is ready in just 30 minutes.
Iron rich and a great source of protein - not to mention cost-effective - this lentil salad is perfect as a side dish or for your lunchbox, particularly if you're looking to add more vegetarian recipes to your repertoire.
This classic spaghetti recipe perfectly captures Sicilian cuisine, combining rich sardines with sweet raisins and buttery pine nuts
How do you make a pork steak even more delicious? Why, you crust it in parmesan, of course. This recipe for parmesan-crusted pork steaks takes just 10 minutes to prepare and an additional 10 to cook. Served with steamed new potatoes, it really couldn't be simpler.
Chicken and parsley meatballs might not exactly be your classic inclusions but paired with a traditional tomato sauce that contains just four ingredients, this dish makes an excellent light alternative to a traditional Italian meal.
Try making your own cheesy crispy schnitzels using this recipe featuring turkey breast, emmental and breadcrumbs. A light dinner dish, it's served alongside bursting, roasted cherry tomatoes and lightly dressed green leaves.
An elegant starter or side, making the most of the season's juicy figs.
This quick and easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for a midweek family meal. Kids will love these cheesy fish fingers and you can make sure they get one of their five-a-day by serving with a crisp green side salad instead of chips