Authentic italian

If you're looking for some good Italian food to try this week, then here are Italian dishes that will satisfy your cravings!

My love affair with Italian cuisine began unexpectedly on a trip to Rome years ago. Having heard jokes about bland pasta and pizza, I didn't have high expectations. But the moment I took my first bite of a simple margherita pizza from a hole-in-the-wall joint near the Trevi Fountain, an entire world of flavor exploded on my tastebuds. The bright tomato sauce, the fresh milky mozzarella, the crisp-yet-chewy crust...it was a revelation.

Rich in tomato, magnificently meaty and the perfect pasta partner, create your own ragu sauce with this authentic recipe.

This tender Beef Braciole recipe is a company-worthy, hearty Italian dish with a savory filling in a wine-infused sauce perfect for company!

A simple, delicious and deeply addictive dish, this pasta alla Sorrentina recipe sees a cherry tomato sauce combined with fresh basil, smoked scamorza cheese and paccheri pasta. As this dish contains so few ingredients, make sure you invest in the best. Using cherry tomatoes at peak season, for example, will provide stunning results.

This gnocchi alla Sorrentina recipe is an authentic way of making this famous southern Italian dish. Stay away from recipes which call for packaged gnocchi!

Some foods that foreigners consider "Italian" aren't! Here's a list of Italian foods that don't exist in Italy, and what to order instead.

Zeppole are fried pieces of dough, made from scratch with 8 simple ingredients. These Italian donuts have just a hint of fresh lemon and are perfect for breakfast, a snack or to celebrate St. Joseph’s day.

Italian main dishes have a special place in everyone's heart. This unbeatable comfort food includes pasta, pizza and plenty more besides.

This authentic recipe for Italian Sunday gravy, or sugo, as my family calls it - is a rich, meaty red sauce that gets simmered for hours.