Italian

A giant baba au rhum, jiggly tiramisu panna cotta, and more at-home riffs on Italian bakery classics.

This sheetcake version of Italian cassata houses a booze-soaked spongecake and sweet ricotta under a blanket of green marzipan dotted with candied fruit.

This laid-back Italian tart is made with a tender, buttery shortbread crust, filled with apricot jam, and blanketed in a layer of sliced almonds.

A light, frothy Italian dessert made from egg yolks, sugar, and Prosecco, this easy zabaglione recipe is perfect served warm with fruit and biscotti.

Creamy panna cotta imbued with mascarpone, espresso, cocoa, and booze is everything you love about classic Italian tiramisu in a lusciously wobbly package.

This playful take on classic Italian rum babà soaks a giant, plush brioche loaf in a fiery rum syrup infused with plenty of citrus.

This is what I call a fridge-eater recipe. The key here is getting a nice sear on the sausage and cooking the tomato down until it coats the sausage and vegetables well.

Shrimp, fennel, and mushrooms make for an impeccable version of this light and crispy Italian starter.

This no-knead knockout gets its punch from tomatoes in two different ways.

The most vibrant pesto isn’t just about the ingredients; it’s also about the order in which you blend them.

A bowl of comfort with ricotta “meatballs,” tiny pasta, and lots of greens.

Boiling lobsters robs them of their sweet, briny flavor. Instead, steam them with this easy method.

A crisp, gluten-free snack that pairs well especially well with drinks, these cheesy panisse have the perfect custardy texture and buttery flavor.

A handful of pantry staples and fresh calamari pieces make this quick weeknight dinner taste like a sunny, seaside Italian vacation—any time of year.

With vibrant spice, this classic Italian tomato sauce gets richness from cured pork and Pecorino.

Summer perfection is a dish of grilled or toasted bread topped with juicy, marinated tomatoes.

Juicy Sungold tomatoes add a pop of acidity to these saucy noodles and fresh clams. Don’t be shy with the basil—it makes the dish taste like summer in a bowl.

The internet lost its damn mind in 2022 when “House of the Dragon” star Emma D’Arcy declared this their favorite drink.

Made with an ounce each of Campari and club soda, plus a good glug of sparkling wine, this Campari Spritz recipe is designed to be refreshing and not too sweet.

This Frozen Garibaldi recipe transforms frozen orange juice concentrate and Campari into a slushy cocktail worthy of a fancy summer brunch or hot afternoon by the pool.

This Americano recipe is so simple you’ll quickly memorize it. The classic Italian predinner cocktail combines Campari, sweet vermouth, and seltzer or club soda.

A twist on the classic Tuscan soup, this version features blended sautéed kale, which turns the whole bowl a bright, spring-y green.

A citrusy, calming riff on classic tiramisu.

With lots of olive oil and parm, this asparagus pasta recipe comes from L.A.’s Evan Funke.