Italian Recipes

Below you will find a selection of scrumptious recipes from different regions of Italy, all of which are taught at one of our six
Cooking Holidays in Italy. All recipes suitable for vegetarians are indicated by a (V).

First Course

• Gnocchi - A variety of Italian Dumpling made from Potato (V)
• Lasagne di Zucchine - Courgette/Zucchine Lasagne (V)
• Pasta al Pepe - Pasta with a Pepper Cream Sauce (V)
• Pasta alla Norma - A dish that combines Eggplants, Tomatoes, Basil and Ricotta (V)
• Pasta Fresca agli Spinaci - Fresh Spinach Pasta (V)
• Pesto alla Genovese - A Pesto made from fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Parmigiano, Pinenuts, Potato, Fagiolini and Garlic (V)
• Pomodorini col Pesto - Cherry Tomatoes filled with Pesto (V)
• Ravioli - Ravioli with a filling of Spinach and Ricotta Cheese (V)
• Risotto alla Pescatora - A Seafood Risotto with Clams, Mussels, Little Octopus and Prawns
• Sfoglia alla Pancetta - A Tart made from Puff Pastry with Pancetta and Rosemary
• Spaghetti alla Chitarra - A Pasta dish with Mushrooms, Sausage and Radicchio Sauce
• Stracciatella - A light Soup made with homemade Broth, Eggs, and Cheese (V)
• Sugo di Funghi, Crema di Tartufo e Polpettine di Salsiccia - A Mushroom and Pork Sausage dish
• Tortellini - Pasta stuffed with Mortadella, Proscuitto, Minced Pork and Beef
• Zuppa di Ceci - A hearty Soup made with Chickpeas and Bacon
• Zuppa di Farro- A filling Soup made from Farro and Borlotti Beans (V)

Starters

• Carpaccio - Very thin shavings of Beef Fillet, served cold with Olive Oil and Lemon Juice
• Insalata di Finocchio e Arance - A Fennel and Orange Salad (V)
• Spuma di Mortadella - A Classic Antipasti Dish with Mortadella and Ricotta Cheese (V)

Mains

• Baccalà - Baccalà is a dried salted Cod, and in this recipe, is combined with Leeks and Tomatoes
• Braciole di Pesce Spada alla Ghiotta - Swordfish Rolls in a Tomato Sauce
• Caponata di Melanzane - This dish is a cross between a Relish and a cooked Vegetable Salad (V)
• Coniglio Con Patate - A hearty dish of Roast Rabbit with Potatoes
• Melanzane Alla Parmigiana - A dish made from Eggplant, Tomato Sauce, Basil, Mozzarella and Parmigiano Cheese (V)
• Pollo alle Olive - A dish made with Chicken and Olives
• Pollo Cacciatora - A Chicken Dish with Olives, Tomotoes, Rosemary and Garlic
• Polpette al Sugo - Veal Rolls with Tomoto Sauce
• Polpettone - A Meatloaf made from Chicken, Pork and Turkey
• Risotto al Radicchio e Pancetta - A Risotto with Bacon and Cabbage
• Saltimbocca - Veal Rolls with Prosciutto and Sage
• Tacchino Ripieno - Turkey Stuffed with Apple and Chestnut
• Tonno e Pesche - Pan Gilled Tuna with Fresh Peaches

Desserts

• Cannoli Alla Ricotta - Fried Pastry and Creamy Ricotta
• Crostata di Fruita - A Fresh Fruit Crostata
• Millefoglie - A Thousand Leaf Apple Dessert
• Mousse al Cioccolato - A delicious Chocolate Mousse
• Pane del Vescovo - Walnut Cake
• Pasta Frolla Pastry - Pasta Frolla Pastry is the base for the Crostata di Fruita
• Semifreddo Agli Amaretti - Semifreddo Agli Amaretti is made with an Italian favourite, Amaretti Biscuits
• Tiramisù - A tried and tested Tiramisù made with Mascarpone Cheese and Pavesini Biscuits

Sauces, Pesto and Some Other Delights

• Pasta all'Uovo - A basic Egg Pasta recipe
• Pesto - A simple Pesto with Basil, Garlic and Pine Nuts
• Pizza Dough - A basic recipe for Pizza Dough
• Ragú alla Bolognese - A traditional Italian Bolognese Sauce
• Salsa al Gorgonzola - A Gorgonzola Sauce perfect on Pasta or Gnocchi
• Trofie - An Egg free recipe for Pasta