First, What Is “Authentic” Italian Sauce, Anyway? Glad you asked. Real Italian sauces are usually simple, fresh, and built on great ingredients. No sugar, no weird thickeners, no 12-hour boil sessions unless you’re making a ragu. For spicy sauce, Italians typically go for sugo all’arrabbiata (“angry sauce” — love that), which uses chili flakes to…
Alright, listen up. If your idea of Italian pasta sauce involves opening a jar labeled “Ragu” or dumping sugar into tomato paste… we need to talk. Making real-deal, authentic Italian pasta sauce isn’t rocket science, but it does take a little love, a lot of garlic, and zero shortcuts. You don’t need a Nonna (though…
There’s something deeply satisfying about Italian soups. They’re simple, hearty, loaded with flavor, and somehow feel like home — even if you’ve never set foot in Italy. Here are five classic, regional Italian soups that have stood the test of time. And yes, you can make all of them without needing a culinary degree or…
Ever feel like you want something fresh, flavorful, and a little extra fancy—but not too complicated? Welcome to the glorious world of Italian salads, my friend. Italian salads aren’t just boring side dishes. Nope. They’re flavor-packed, vibrant, and honestly? Kinda life-changing. From crispy bread chunks soaked in tomato juice to creamy mozzarella lounging with ripe…
There are meatballs… and then there are spicy Italian meatballs—juicy, savory, and full of that just-right kick that makes your taste buds wake up and pay attention. These are the meatballs you make when you want comfort food with edge. Something cozy, but bold. Something that makes you want to pour a glass of wine…
Let’s be honest: meatballs are one of the few foods that can do no wrong. Throw them in sauce? Amazing. Bake them with cheese? Beautiful. Eat them cold out of the fridge at 2am? No judgment. But when it comes to Italian meatballs, there’s a whole world beyond the basic spaghetti-and-marinara setup. Whether you’re in…