Peperonata (Sweet Bell Peppers With Olive Oil, Onion, and Tomatoes)

Easy Roasted-Garlic Focaccia

This focaccia is soft, tender, chewy, and full of garlic flavor, and it takes just a few minutes of real work.

Light and Tender Potato Gnocchi With Sage-Butter Sauce

Delicious homemade potato gnocchi aren't out of reach.

Perfect Risotto

Yes, you can get perfectly creamy, nutty risotto without half an hour of stirring.

Smooth and Creamy Polenta

A polenta recipe that delivers smooth, creamy results.

Italian-Style Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana)

A lighter eggplant Parmesan that makes the most of seasonal produce.

Summer Vegetable Lasagna With Zucchini, Squash, Eggplant, and Tomato

Sautéed Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Chili Flakes

An Italian vegetable side dish that can't be overcooked.

Creamy Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto)

Creamy, silky, and saffron-scented, this is one of the simplest and most luxurious of risottos.

Easy Roman Braised Artichoke Hearts (Carciofi alla Romana)

A classic recipe for artichoke hearts, from the heart of Italy.

Caprese Salad

All you need are the freshest ingredients to make a simple caprese salad&mdashbut resist the balsamic vinegar.

Roman-Jewish Fried Artichokes (Carciofi alla Giudia)

Tuscan Ribollita With Summer Vegetables

A great way to use an overabundance of summer vegetables.

Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With Basil

The new rules for a summertime standby.

Grilled Broccoli Rabe

Roman Semolina Gnocchi (Gnocchi alla Romana)

A custardy oven-baked gnocchi made with semolina, egg, cheese, and butter.

Braised Long Beans With Tomatoes, Garlic, and Mint

Proof that overcooked vegetables can be delicious.

Dinner Tonight: Warm Cannellini Bean and Herb Salad

Asparagus alla Milanese (Poached Asparagus With Fried Egg and Parmesan ...

Three main ingredients, total springtime perfection.

Seriously Italian: Cardoons

Sicilian-Style Broccoli Rabe With Eggplant and Capers

A simplified versino of caponata—the classic sweet and sour Sicilian eggplant relish—tossed with bitter broccoli rabe.

Crispy Fried Morel Mushrooms

Crisp, earthy, and slightly smoky.

Dinner Tonight: Orzo 'Risotto'

Broiled Asparagus With Fried Egg and Gorgonzola

An explosion of flavor and texture.