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13 recipes
Primi·Emilia-RomagnaTagliatelle al Ragù
A four-hour Bolognese reduced to velvet, twirled over hand-cut ribbons.
4 hrs Intermediate Chianti ClassicoSlow-cookedClassic
Primi·PiemonteTagliolini al Tartufo
Tagliolini al tartufo is the white truffle pasta of Piedmont — fresh egg tagliolini tossed in butter and Parmigiano with tartufo shaved on at the table. 25 minutes, serves two.
25 min Intermediate BaroloQuick
Secondi·LombardiaOsso Buco alla Milanese
Veal shanks braised until falling, finished with a bright gremolata.
2h 15 min Advanced AmaroneSlow-cooked
Antipasti·PugliaBurrata, Figs & Prosciutto
Creamy burrata, jammy figs, salt-cured prosciutto. The most romantic ten minutes in cooking.
10 min Easy FranciacortaNo-cook
Dolce·VenetoTiramisù della Casa
Tiramisù della casa is the classic Italian tiramisu — espresso-soaked savoiardi layered with whipped mascarpone cream and bitter cocoa; 30 minutes plus a chill so the flavours marry.
30 min + chill Easy Vin SantoMake-ahead
Contorni·SiciliaCaponata Siciliana
Sweet-and-sour aubergine with capers, olives and a glossy agrodolce.
45 min Easy Nero d'AvolaMake-ahead
Primi·Campania (Italian-American)Baked Ziti
The Italian-American weeknight classic, sized for two, with a crisp top and a molten centre.
50 min Easy ChiantiItalian-AmericanPasta al forno
Primi·CampaniaCalzone
Golden and blistered from a fierce oven, this calzone folds creamy ricotta, molten mozzarella, savoury salami, and bright tomato sauce inside a crisp, tender crust. Made for two and easy to share, it brings the irresistible pleasure of a Neapolitan pizzeria straight to the table on a relaxed weeknight together.
35 min Easy ChiantiPizzaBaked
Primi·VenetoGnocchi
Pillowy potato gnocchi, shaped by hand and finished in nutty brown butter with crisp sage. This unhurried recipe rewards a light touch: tender dumplings with delicate grooves that hold every glossy drop of sauce. A quiet, deeply comforting Veneto supper made for two and worthy of a lingering evening together.
90 min Intermediate Pinot GrigioHandmadePotato dumplings
Primi·CampaniaLinguine alle Vongole
Briny clams, golden garlic, white wine, and parsley cling to glossy strands of linguine in this swift Campanian classic. The shellfish open directly in the pan, creating their own shimmering sauce. Ready in twenty minutes, it is an elegant seaside supper for two with almost no ornament required at all.
20 min Intermediate VermentinoQuickSeafood
Primi·Amalfi CoastSpaghetti al Limone
Silky spaghetti glistens with lemon, olive oil, parmesan, and black pepper in this swift Amalfi-inspired supper. Bright citrus cuts through the cheese while starchy pasta water draws everything into a delicate sauce. Ready in fifteen minutes, it is sunny, elegant, and perfectly proportioned for an effortless dinner shared by two.
15 min Easy FalanghinaQuickAmalfi Coast
Secondi·LazioSaltimbocca
Tender veal, savoury prosciutto, and fragrant sage meet in a glossy butter and white wine sauce. This Roman favourite cooks quickly but arrives with remarkable depth: crisp-edged cutlets, delicate herbs, and bright pan juices. It is an intimate second course, polished enough for company yet simple enough for two tonight.
25 min Intermediate FrascatiRomanPan-seared
Antipasti·LiguriaFocaccia
Golden, olive-oil-rich focaccia emerges with a crisp base, airy crumb, and deeply dimpled surface scattered with rosemary and coarse salt. This small Ligurian loaf is generous enough to share yet manageable for two. Its slow rise does the work, leaving only the pleasure of pressing, drenching, baking, and tearing together.
120 min Easy VermentinoBreadLigurian
