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Italian American

Extra-Creamy Fettuccine Alfredo

Do you need heavy cream to make fettuccine Alfredo? Debatable. Will it be delicious? Undeniable.

15-Minute Cherry Tomato Pasta

Burst cherry tomatoes, garlicky olive oil, and basil join forces in this summery weeknight pasta.

Peperoncini Pantry Pasta

This zesty pasta relies on a jar of peperoncini—including the brine—to do the heavy lifting.

Sicilian Pizza

Sicilian pizza is an Italian-style pizza recipe identified by its thick, chewy, bready crust under a layer of toppings like tomato sauce.

Italian Butter Cookies

The freshest Italian butter cookies are the ones you bake at home. This butter cookie recipe gives you delicate almond-scented cookies in your favorite design.

Classic Marinara Sauce

The little black dress of Italian American cooking—get the recipe for the stuffed shells here.

Skillet Chicken Parmesan With Gnocchi

Quick-cooking gnocchi goes in the same pan as the chicken for this cheesy, crowd-pleasing weeknight meal.

Creamy Mushroom Lasagna

This creamy mushroom lasagna recipe keeps things relatively simple so the mushrooms can truly shine.

Rainbow Cookie Loaf Cake

This loaf cake has all the taste and texture of a classic Italian rainbow cookie but is much easier to prepare and in a thrilling scale.

Easy, Cheesy Sausage Lasagna

Rich, meaty, and incredibly satisfying, this streamlined lasagna is the ultimate comfort food.

The Vodka Sauce Has Left the Pasta

The spicy, creamy sauce has big potential for grilled veggies, melty sandwiches, and your next homemade pizza night.

Caesar Salad

Our best Caesar salad recipe is classic version with a zesty homemade dressing and crunchy garlic croutons.

Everything You’ve Heard About Toasted Ravioli Is Wrong

Who really invented this St. Louis classic?

Toasted Ravioli

So-called toasted ravioli—which is really fried ravioli—is a specialty of the Italian-American restaurants in St. Louis.

One-Pan Sweet Tomato Gnocchi With Asparagus

This easy gnocchi dinner is the best of both worlds. Tomato sauce meets hazelnut pesto in this one-skillet meal.

Garlic Bread

This easy garlic bread recipe turns out a rich, buttery loaf topped with crispy Parmesan. Make it to accompany any soup, salad, or pasta.

Your New Favorite Lasagna Has a Saucy Secret

A certified lasagna expert shares her tips for the best lasagna—and an easy recipe.

Vegetarian Lasagna With Easy Roasted Tomato Sauce

This is a vegetable lasagna that cooks can enjoy, too, not only because it’s delicious, but because it’s simple and stress-free to prepare.