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Enjoy the rustic and simple dishes of Italy with our no fuss recipes. Easy and sure to please salads are a great way to start your own Italian feast. Follow up with a classic minestrone or pasta bake and give everyone a treat by wrapping up with a tiramisu they won't soon forget. Buon appetito!

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Made with only four ingredients, and ready in just 20 minutes, this cacio e pepe (which literally translates as cheese and pepper), is a brilliant Italian supper that's super simple to make and tastes absolutely divine
Cacio e pepe
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This delicious vegetable lasagne is made with kale, chestnut mushrooms, shallots and goat's cheese and makes the perfect hearty family dinner
Kale, mushroom and goat's cheese lasagne
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Silky spinach, tangy tomato and salty Parma ham sit neatly on a traditional pizza base, topped with a perfectly cooked egg – this traditional Italian Florentine pizza recipe boasts vibrant flavours for a delicious dinner idea that's perfect for sharing
Florentine pizza
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This new pasta bake recipe will soon become a family favourite. Combining a speedy homemade spinach pesto, tasty chicken meatballs and mozzarella topping, this cosy recipe is sure to be a winner.
Pesto and chicken meatball bake
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The flavours of an elegant espresso martini cocktail meet a classic Italian dessert for this easy make-ahead dinner party pud. Icy coffee granita is spooned on top of softly whipped cream for a decadent combination – all made using just four ingredients.
Espresso martini granita
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This classic spaghetti recipe perfectly captures Sicilian cuisine, combining rich sardines with sweet raisins and buttery pine nuts
Sicilian-style spaghetti
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Combing sweet tomatoes, garlic and olives with herby rosemary and chicken, serve up this dairy-free dish that the whole family will enjoy.
Chicken puttanesca bake
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This vegetarian saffron risotto has everything you love about spring – fresh asparagus tips, fennel and zesty lemon. The Parmesan adds creaminess while the boiled eggs add a boost of protein and a handful of flat leaf parsley gives the dish a fresh lift.
Saffron risotto
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Popular Italian recipes

Simple lasagne
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Comfort food doesn't get much more classic than this Italian favourite, featuring layers of rich beef mince and a creamy sauce.
  • Serves 6
  • 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
  • 739 calories
Gluten-free spaghetti Bolognese
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There's no need to miss out on your favourite dishes if you don't or can't eat gluten
  • Serves 4
  • 25mins preparation time, 1hr 10mins to cook
  • 824 calories
Aubergine parmigiana
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This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
  • Serves 4
  • 60 mins
  • 341 calories
Chicken, mozzarella and Parma ham
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Who wouldn’t love cheesy mozzarella-stuffed chicken wrapped in crisp, Parma ham for dinner or lunch? This speedy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and super-easy to prepare
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 363 calories
Chicken lasagne
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Lasagne, but not as you know it! This tasty alternative is made with succulent chicken thighs, cooked in oregano and chilli and simmered in a rich tomato sauce – layered with fresh pasta and creamy cheese sauce
  • Serves 2
  • 50 mins
  • 778 calories
Gnocchi with blue cheese, bacon and spinach
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Five ingredients: One big pot of creamy gnocchi for four. Like fresh pasta, gnocchi is ready to eat in minutes. Whilst its cooking, fry the bacon until crisp, add the spinach and, once wilted stir in the Crème de Saint Agur cheese and milk then combine.
  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins
  • 915 calories
Creamy smoked salmon and lemon pasta
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This succulent smoked salmon pasta dish comes with a zingy lemon twist — transforming this simple meal into something really special
  • Serves 4
  • 10 mins to prepare, 15 mins to cook
  • 518 calories
Vegetarian bolognese
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Vegetarian or simply want to cut down on your meat intake? Using vegetarian mince such as quorn mince isn't the only difference to a traditional bolognese: this one includes hot sauce and ketchup, for a lovely fiery kick.
  • Serves 4
  • 50 mins
  • 525 calories

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