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    Italian Recipes by Region

    Published: Nov 26, 2022 · Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Neriz · This post contains some affiliate links.

    There’s nothing like homemade Italian food, right? Then you will love this list of traditional Italian recipes by region. Start trying your favorite Italian food recipes now!

    Cannot get enough of risotto? Then start with Risotto Milanese (Saffron risotto) from North Italy — serve it with ossobuco for a perfect Milanese meal.

    Maybe you’re craving some comfort food? Gnocchi alla Romana (Semolina gnocchi) and Peposo (Tuscan beef stew) from Central Italy would be excellent choices.

    Or perhaps you want the simplicity of South Italian cooking? Then start with Panelle (Sicilian chickpea fritters), Taralli (Italian crackers from Puglia), and Italian bread dumplings — absolutely delicious!

    If you are looking for authentic Italian pasta recipes, you won’t find them here; instead, you need to jump straight to ‘All About Pasta.’ 🙂

    Classic Northern Italian Recipes

    • How to Make Basic Risotto (Traditional)
    • Asparagus Risotto (Risotto agli Asparagi)
    • Torta di Nocciole (Italian Hazelnut Cake)
    • Pea and Pancetta Risotto
    • Brutti ma Buoni (‘Ugly but Good’ Cookies)
    • Italian Orange and Carrot Cake
    • Mushroom Risotto (Risotto ai Funghi)
    • How to Make Mascarpone Cream
    • Mascarpone and Dried Apricot Tart
    • Zaleti (Venetian Cornmeal Cookies)
    • Italian Mini Meatballs (Polpettine di Carne)
    • Cream of Beans & Mushrooms Soup
    • Minestrone alla Milanese (Summer Minestrone)
    • Affogato (Italian Coffee and Ice Cream)
    • Italian Flatbread (Piadina Romagnola)
    • Easy Chicken Cacciatore
    • Ossobuco
    • Italian Chocolate Custard (Bonet alla Piemontese)
    • Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)
    • Panettone

    Traditional Central Italian Recipes

    • Pan di Ramerino (Tuscan Rosemary & Raisin Buns)
    • Tuscan Beef Stew with Red Wine (Peposo)
    • Gnocchi Alla Romana (Semolina Gnocchi)
    • Tuscan Bread (Pane Toscano)
    • Roasted Fennel (Creamy & Cheesy!)
    • Panforte
    • Tuscan Chestnut Cake
    • Roman-Style Chicken (Pollo alla Romana)
    • Torta di Mele (Tuscan Apple Cake)
    • Risoni Salad
    • Yellow Pepper Soup
    • Cantucci (Tuscan Almond Biscotti)
    • Torta della Nonna (Italian Custard Pie)
    • Panzanella (Bread and Tomato Salad)
    • Easy Basil Focaccia

    Authentic Southern Italian Recipes

    • Taralli (Italian Crackers)
    • Semolina Bread with Sesame Seeds (Pane Siciliano)
    • Italian Walnut Cookies (Dolci di Noci)
    • Potatoes and Peppers (Patate e Peperoni Calabresi)
    • Coffee Granita
    • Intorchiate (Italian Almond Cookie Twists)
    • Neapolitan Eggplant Meatballs (Polpette di Melanzane)
    • Neapolitan Meatloaf
    • Italian Cream Filled Pastry (Pasticciotto)
    • How to Make Pasta Frolla (Italian Sweet Shortcrust Pastry)
    • Italian Bread Dumplings
    • Sicilian Watermelon Jelly (Gelo di Melone)
    • Rustico Leccese (Tomato and Mozzarella Pastry)
    • Focaccia Barese
    • Sicilian Sesame Seed Cookies (Biscotti Regina)
    • Sicilian Brioche (Brioche col Tuppo)
    • Sicilian Almond Granita
    • Panelle (Sicilian Chickpea Fritters)
    • Arancini Siciliani
    • Mussels in White Wine
    • Torta Caprese (Italian Flourless Chocolate Cake)
    • Pistachio Semifreddo

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