10 Italian Recipes That Will Blow Your Mind with Their Simplicity

Slice ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil leaves. Arrange them on a plate, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

Caprese Salad

Cook spaghetti until al dente. In a pan, sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes in olive oil until fragrant.

Pasta Aglio e Olio

Toast slices of crusty bread, then rub them with garlic cloves. Top with diced tomatoes mixed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, salt, and pepper.

Bruschetta

Roll out pizza dough and top with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella slices, and fresh basil leaves.

Margherita Pizza

Cook spaghetti until al dente. In a bowl, mix eggs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and cooked pancetta or bacon.

Spaghetti Carbonara

Combine arugula, radicchio, and endive in a bowl. Dress with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Top with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Insalata Tricolore

Toss chunks of stale bread with diced tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil leaves, and capers. Dress with olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Panzanella

Sauté chopped onions in butter until translucent. Add Arborio rice and cook until toasted. Gradually add hot chicken or vegetable broth, stirring until absorbed.

Risotto

Brown veal shanks in olive oil. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the same pot. Return shanks to the pot, add white wine, tomatoes, and broth.

Osso Buco

Dip ladyfingers in espresso and layer them in a dish. Top with a mixture of mascarpone cheese, sugar, and egg yolks.

Tiramisu