Here are 5 popular Italian dish recipes that are delicious and easy to make at home:
1. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Garlic & Olive Oil Pasta)
Ingredients:
- Spaghetti – 200g
- Garlic – 6 cloves (sliced)
- Olive oil – 4 tbsp
- Red chili flakes – 1 tsp
- Parsley (chopped) – 2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
Instructions:
- Cook spaghetti al dente in salted water.
- In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic till golden.
- Add chili flakes, then toss in cooked spaghetti.
- Mix parsley, adjust salt, and serve hot.
2. Margherita Pizza
Ingredients:
- Pizza base or dough
- Tomato sauce – ½ cup
- Mozzarella cheese – 1 cup
- Fresh basil leaves
- Olive oil – 1 tbsp
Instructions:
- Spread tomato sauce on the pizza base.
- Add mozzarella and bake at 220°C for 10-12 mins.
- Top with basil and drizzle olive oil. Serve hot.
3. Penne Arrabbiata
Ingredients:
- Penne pasta – 200g
- Tomato puree – 1 cup
- Garlic – 4 cloves (minced)
- Red chili flakes – 1 tsp
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Salt & parsley
Instructions:
- Cook penne in salted water.
- In oil, sauté garlic, then add chili flakes and tomato puree.
- Cook sauce until thick. Add pasta and mix.
- Garnish with parsley.
4. Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)
Ingredients:
- Arborio rice – 1 cup
- Onion – 1 small (chopped)
- Vegetable broth – 4 cups (hot)
- Saffron – few strands
- Butter – 2 tbsp
- Parmesan cheese – ½ cup
Instructions:
- Sauté onion in butter. Add rice and stir 2 mins.
- Add broth gradually while stirring.
- Add saffron halfway through.
- When creamy, mix in cheese and serve.
5. Tiramisu (No-bake Italian Dessert)
Ingredients:
- Mascarpone cheese – 250g
- Whipped cream – 1 cup
- Sugar – ½ cup
- Coffee – 1 cup (strong)
- Ladyfinger biscuits – 12-15
- Cocoa powder – for dusting
Instructions:
- Mix cheese, sugar, and whipped cream.
- Dip biscuits quickly in coffee and layer in a dish.
- Add cream layer, repeat layers.
- Dust with cocoa. Chill for 4 hour
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