Quick Italian Recipes

Acquacotta
Maremma is a wild part of Tuscany whose inhabitants were forced to turn frugality into an art. A recipe for a different, very filling quick vegetable soup.

Stracciatella
The traditional Roman egg-drop soup is extremely refreshing.

Risotto al Salto
What to do with leftover Risotto alla Milanese.

Riso al Pomodoro con Basilico
A quick, zesty, refreshing summer rice dish made with fresh tomatoes and basil.

Insalata di Riso
Wonderful in summer, and unbeatable on a picnic.

Red Wine Risotto
Simple, and quite tasty.

Bell Pepper and Gorgonzola Risotto
This is quick to do, and perfect for a romantic occasion too.

Fettuccine Dorate
Golden fettuccine, seasoned with bread crumbs and basil. Quite nice.

Walnut Sauce for Ravioli
To be quick, you have to buy the ravioli, but the sauce is wonderful over them, and you'll head back to the store for more (ravioli).

Pasta with Sundried Tomatoes
A quick, zesty Calabrian recipe.

Spaghetti al Pesto
A Ligurian classic that's perfect for summer.

Trenette col Pesto
Similar to spaghetti al pesto, but with the addition of string beans and potatoes to the pasta. Very nice, and healthy too.

Rigatoni con gli Zucchini
A quick, light summery pasta sauce.

Linguine al Limone e allo Zenzero
An intriguing, very refreshing pasta sauce made with lemon and ginger root.

Paste all'Ammiraglio
A zesty chilled pasta with fresh tomatoes and other things, which is perfect for picnics or very hot days.

Sugo Finto
A quick Roman sauce with tomatoes, herbs and just a bit of prosciutto fat.

Orecchiette coi Broccoletti
Broccoli and salted ricotta go very well together in this sauce.

Salsa di Pomodoro alla Napoletana
A quick, tasty, simple tomato sauce perfect for summer or pizza.

Penne alla Vodka
A quick, creamy tomato sauce with a special something added.

Tomato Basil Sauce
Quick, simple, and tasty. Calls for canned tomatoes, which means you can make it year round!

Sugo alla Puttanesca
Tomatoes, black olives, capers combine to make the perfect zesty summer sauce.

Salsa Arrabbiata
What you'll get in the trattorie in Rome. Hot enough to cool you off, and perfect with a caraffe of Colli Albani.

Penne All'Arrabbiata
A richer version of the signature dish of many Roman trattorie, with pancetta and onions.

Paste al Salmone Affumicato
A classic Valentine's day recipe that's great any time, but especially nice when entertaining that special someone.

Spaghetti Col Tonno
The marriage of spaghetti and tuna is quick and tasty.

Spaghetti alle Vongole
Spaghetti with clam sauce -- the quintessential summer dish, perfect either at home or while camping.

Spaghetti al Burro
With Butter and Grated Cheese: There's a reason Italians say things are come il cacio su'maccheroni when in English we say "they're like ham and eggs."

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
The one dish almost all Italian men know how to make.

Pasta con la Ricotta
A quick simple pasta dish made with fresh ricotta and (if you like it) spinach.

Pasta ai Quattro Formaggi
The classic four cheese sauce, and a variation too.

Penne alla Fiesolana
A cream sauce for penne, with prosciutto and peas. Quick, and works with tortellini too, though that's more of a winter thing.

Penne Rosé
Quick, light and tasty -- ideal for unexpected company.

Spaghetti alla Carbonara
A bacon-and-egg saucesounds odd, but wait until you try it!

Pasta alla Carrettiera
Tomatoes and garlic, quickly cooked. Tasty!

Ziti con le Sarde
A simple pasta sauce made with tomatoes and salted sardines by the fishermen of the Marche.

Fregnacce
Zesty pasta squares (to be quick, buy fresh lasagna) with a grated pepper and cheese.

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