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A bowl of spaghetti topped with rich beef and tomato Bolognese sauce, grated Parmesan and fresh basilItalian

Spaghetti Bolognese

A slow-simmered beef and tomato ragù with finely chopped vegetables and a splash of milk, tossed through spaghetti. It's a filling family dinner that rewards a little patience.

1 h 30 minServes 4
Skillet of chicken cacciatore with browned chicken pieces in tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, olives and parsleyItalian

Chicken Cacciatore

Bone-in chicken braised slowly with tomatoes, peppers, onion and herbs until the sauce turns rich and the meat falls off the bone. A one-pot Italian dinner that suits rice, bread or pasta.

1 h 20 minServes 4
Sliced golden garlic bread topped with melted mozzarella and parsley on a wooden boardItalian

Garlic Bread with Parsley and Mozzarella

Crisp-edged, buttery garlic bread with a soft middle and a light melt of mozzarella. It takes ten minutes to prepare and goes with almost any pasta or soup.

25 minServes 4
Golden rosemary focaccia in a baking tray with olive oil dimples, rosemary sprigs and coarse salt on topItalian

Rosemary Focaccia

A soft, airy Italian flatbread with a crisp golden base, deep olive oil dimples and fragrant rosemary. The dough is mixed by hand with no kneading, so it suits beginners.

2 h 30 minServes 8
Caprese salad of sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and basil on a white platter with balsamic glazeItalian

Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze

Sliced ripe tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and fresh basil, dressed simply with olive oil and a sweet balsamic glaze. It takes ten minutes and needs no cooking.

25 minServes 4
Toasted bread slices topped with diced tomatoes and fresh basil on a wooden boardItalian

Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic and Basil

Crisp, garlic-rubbed toasted bread topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, basil and olive oil. It takes 20 minutes and works as a light starter or party snack.

25 minServes 4
Bowl of chunky minestrone soup with beans, pasta and vegetables topped with Parmesan and basilItalian

Minestrone Soup

A thick Italian vegetable soup with beans, small pasta and a spoonful of tomato, simmered until everything is tender. Filling, budget-friendly and even better the next day.

1 hServes 6
Baked chicken parmesan cutlets with melted mozzarella, tomato sauce and fresh basil in a baking dishItalian

Chicken Parmesan

Crisp golden chicken cutlets under a simple garlicky tomato sauce and melted mozzarella. An Italian-American favourite that feels special but uses everyday ingredients.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Bowl of creamy mushroom risotto topped with browned mushrooms, parsley and ParmesanItalian

Mushroom Risotto

A creamy, savoury risotto built on well-browned mushrooms, slow-stirred Arborio rice and a finish of butter and Parmesan. It is an easy way to make a weeknight dinner feel special.

55 minServes 4
Margherita pizza with melted mozzarella and fresh basil on a wooden boardItalian

Margherita Pizza

A thin, chewy homemade pizza with a simple tomato sauce, melted mozzarella and fresh basil. Made in a regular home oven with a preheated tray, it bakes up crisp underneath and soft at the edges.

1 h 50 minServes 4
Bowl of spaghetti tossed in green basil pesto with blistered cherry tomatoes and grated ParmesanItalian

Basil Pesto Pasta with Blistered Tomatoes

Fresh basil pesto tossed through spaghetti with blistered cherry tomatoes and a splash of starchy pasta water. A bright, herby dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.

30 minServes 4
A bowl of penne arrabbiata in a glossy red chilli tomato sauce topped with parsley and cheeseItalian

Penne Arrabbiata

Penne tossed in a fiery tomato sauce built on garlic, chilli and olive oil. It is a meat-free, pantry-friendly dinner that is ready in about 30 minutes.

35 minServes 4
A bowl of fettuccine Alfredo topped with sliced seared chicken, parsley and grated ParmesanItalian

Chicken Alfredo

Fettuccine in a silky butter, cream and Parmesan sauce, topped with golden pan-seared chicken. An Italian-American favourite that is ready in under 40 minutes.

40 minServes 4
A slice of beef lasagna with visible layers of pasta, meat sauce and melted golden cheese on a white plateItalian

Beef Lasagna with Creamy White Sauce

Layers of slow-simmered beef and tomato sauce, silky white sauce and melted mozzarella baked until golden. A generous family dish that feeds a crowd and reheats well.

2 h 15 minServes 8
Overhead view of spaghetti aglio e olioItalian

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti tossed with garlic gently fried in olive oil, chili flakes and parsley. Five ingredients, fifteen minutes.

17 minServes 2
Overhead view of creamy mushroom penneItalian

Creamy Mushroom Penne

Penne in a garlicky mushroom cream sauce with parmesan and black pepper. On the table in half an hour.

30 minServes 4
Overhead view of greek saladGreek

Greek Salad

Chunky tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives and a block of feta, dressed with olive oil and oregano.

15 minServes 4