Italian

The quintessential Roman pasta dish, featuring spaghetti coated in a creamy sauce made from eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, guanciale, and black pepper. No cream is used in the authentic version.

Spaghetti · Guanciale · Eggs (yolks) · Pecorino Romano cheese

A Sicilian variation featuring fried eggplant, often incorporating ingredients like capers, olives, and a lighter tomato sauce, sometimes served cold or at room temperature.

Eggplant · All-purpose flour · Eggs · Canned crushed tomatoes

A traditional Italian-American layered dish featuring breaded and fried eggplant slices baked with marinara sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.

Eggplant · All-purpose flour · Eggs · Breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian-style)

The quintessential Neapolitan pizza, featuring a soft, airy crust, vibrant San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Baked quickly at high heat for a slightly charred, tender result.

00 flour · water · fresh yeast · sea salt

A rich and hearty meat sauce simmered with tomatoes, vegetables, and a touch of wine, served over spaghetti. This is the authentic Italian way, slow-cooked for depth of flavor.

Spaghetti · Ground Beef · Pancetta · Carrots

A traditional Italian lasagna featuring rich meat sauce (ragù), creamy béchamel, and layers of pasta, baked to golden perfection.

Lasagna noodles · Ground beef · Ground pork · Pancetta

A sophisticated Italian rendition of pot roast, this 'Brasato al Barolo' features beef slow-braised in rich Barolo wine with aromatic vegetables and herbs, resulting in an incredibly tender and deeply flavored dish.

Beef chuck roast · Olive oil · Pancetta · Yellow onions

An Italian-inspired meatloaf, often called Polpettone, featuring a mix of beef and pork, flavored with Parmesan cheese, herbs, and sometimes stuffed with mozzarella or hard-boiled eggs.

Ground beef · Ground pork · Breadcrumbs · Eggs