Italian recipes

Cacio e pepe or "cheese and pepper" is a Roman classic – an easy pasta sauce that uses pasta water for silky texture. Runner beans add freshness and bite

Traditionally this Italian dish uses thinly sliced beef, rocket and Parmesan, but this version is given a simple twist with British seasonal produce

This easy Italian-style loaf is inspired by the classic chip buttie - perfect as an alternative to a dinner party bread basket

These Italian parcels make a great vegetarian weeknight dinner - use a shop-bought bread mix to save time

Roast cabbage for a veggie centrepiece, with crisp, caramelised leaves on the outside and a soft, sweet centre. Serve with our Italian-inspired lentils and golden roast new potatoes

Give this Tuscan tart a delicious twist by adding dark chocolate to the traditional custard filling and delicate sweet pastry

This healthy side dish gives Mediterranean flavour to grilled chicken or chops

This big dish is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser – you can never make too much of this kind of food

Theo Randall shares his authentic Italian lasagne recipe, with a creamy béchamel sauce and classic defined layers. Everyone's favourite family meal

Use super-ripe tomatoes in this Italian fish recipe to add extra sweetness to the spicy broth

A simple southern Italian dish, this Amatriciana pasta recipe is made with just five ingredients. It's worth using the best tomatoes and bacon you can find for this recipe

Add a little 'mamma mia' to a beef stew with pancetta and oregano, and a crunchy topping of Parmesan-coated potatoes

Toss golden garlic and silky olive oil through spaghetti to make this classic Italian dish – ready in the time it takes to boil the pasta. It's simple, flavourful and perfect for busy days

Treat your guests with this stunning summer dessert, perfect for al fresco dinner parties

Sautée red chillies with garlic, fennel seeds and tomatoes for a delicious and easy pasta sauce base - finish with crunchy parsley breadcrumbs

This is a traditional Sicilian bread that you can make in the morning to get ahead

Serve this Italian-inspired take on a shakshuka for an easy brunch. If you’re not vegetarian, you could also add chorizo

A low fat, high iron dish that makes a great mid-week meal for all the family

This dish is inspired by trifle and tiramisu, taking some of the best elements of each

With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time

An easy spaghetti for all the family that requires little or no shopping

Flavour pork mince with fennel, chilli and oregano and serve in ciabatta buns with mascarpone cheese and a tomato and olive dressing

Try a meaty take on the traditional Italian aubergine bake by adding rich beef ragu. Top with mascarpone, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese

Parmesan polenta topped with a rich mushroom mix and melting Taleggio cheese makes for a vegetarian main with a difference