85+ Easy Italian Recipes - Our delicious, healthy Italian Recipes are perfect for family meals. Packed to bursting with fresh, healthy, flavoursome ingredients.
Updated May 2026 If you’re looking for a delicious, filling vegetarian pasta dinner, this vegetable ragu is a winner. It’s loaded with aubergine, courgette, garlic, and fresh basil, and can be tossed through tagliatelle, spaghetti, or pappardelle. Even picky eaters will enjoy this sauce, and it’s a great way to get extra vegetables into your...
updated: May 2026 Looking for a quick, fresh, and peppery pesto for busy weeknights or family meals? Our Watercress Pesto is a vibrant twist on traditional basil pesto, perfect for pasta, grilled meats, sandwiches, or roasted vegetables. Watercress adds a natural peppery bite, and a splash of lemon juice brightens the flavour. This pesto is...
Updated: April 2026 This simple rocket salad is one of my favourite easy side salads. Made with peppery rocket leaves, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice, it’s light, fresh and packed with flavour. It’s the kind of salad that feels a little bit special, but takes only 10...
Updated: 12 March 2026 Oven baked bolognese is one of the easiest ways to make a rich, deeply flavoured bolognese sauce at home. Cooking bolognese in the oven allows the sauce to slowly develop flavour while you get on with other things, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend cooking. This easy oven...
A flavour packed Italian-style white bean soup recipe - bursting with fresh vegetables and not only is it healthy but it's low cost too! We don't know about you, but when it comes to autumn, we love to come home to a large pot of warming soup for lunch. Packed with fresh veggies, great flavours...
These easy Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables are my go-to traybake for a healthy, flavour-packed dinner. Ready in just 30 minutes, this oven roasted vegetable recipe is super versatile - serve with pasta, rice, sausages, halloumi or piled onto bruschetta. Here’s how to make them and 5 delicious ways to serve them the whole family will love!...
You know what I absolutely love whipping up for a quick, no-fuss dinner? Tomato and mascarpone pasta sauce! It's one of my go-tos because it’s super simple, and you only need a few ingredients. The sauce is rich, flavourful, and so creamy – perfect for tossing through some freshly cooked pasta. I usually top it...
Switch the beef for ground turkey and cook up a panful of delicious, low fat, ground turkey spaghetti bolognese. This healthy twist on a classic is packed with flavour and super simple to make. WHY YOU'LL LOVE OUR GROUND TURKEY SPAGHETTI RECIPE ⭐️ Ground turkey spaghetti is a healthy way to enjoy bolognese, it's lower in...
This easy turkey meatballs recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to ground beef meatballs. Packed with protein and flavor, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner! Turkey meatballs are my favourite to make, not only are they light, they're juicy, flavorful and super easy. You can have this delicious dinner baking in the oven in...
Get ready for summer with this delicious and easy Burrata Salad recipe! Made with fresh ingredients and bursting with flavor. When it comes to summertime I'm ALL about the gorgeous Italian style salads. They make me feel, happy and healthier, and who doesn't want to feel good?! My burrata salad is one of my absolute...
Want to make heart shaped pizza for Valentine's Day? Follow our super easy recipe with step by step guide! Why You'll LOVE This Pizza Recipe Super Easy - you literally can't mess this pizza up! We use ready-rolled pizza dough, and cut into a heart shape. It looks good and tastes good. Great for date...
Craving a comforting bowl of soup? This quick and easy recipe for creamy tomato basil soup will hit the spot. Made with simple ingredients. Why You'll LOVE This Creamy Soup Super Simple To Make - Tomato Basil Soup is really simple to throw together and cook. So it's very little effort for a whole lot...
Our candy cane Christmas Caprese Salad is super easy and super festive! We serve with toasted sourdough bread, balsamic vinegar and olive oil for dipping. A simple Christmas appetiser that will impress your guests! Honestly if you're looking for super easy Christmas party food, then our Christmas tomato and mozzarella salad is just perfect! It's...
Christmas Tree Pizza! You can create this AMAZING Christmas Pizza recipe really easily at home. And the kids will LOVE helping out, by adding all their favourite toppings to decorate the tree! Our delicious Christmas Tree Pizza is a great dinner idea for Christmas Eve, Boxing Day or as part of a Christmas buffet. In...
This spicy vodka pasta dish is delicious and perfect for a busy weeknight. Rich, spicy, creamy and with a kick of chilli heat! This is one of those delicious, moreish pasta dishes, that tastes so good you won't want eating it to end! You can cook and eat this as a stand alone meal, or...
Pesto pasta with peas is a go-to quick and easy weeknight dinner that you can have ready in less than 20 minutes! When you're busy and working in the week, often it gets to tea time and you just can't be bothered cooking (but still want proper food). Pesto pasta is 100% my standby dinner....
Macaroni and cheese is one of the simplest, most delicious comfort foods! Making mac and cheese from scratch is easier than you think and tastes SO GOOD! What Is Macaroni And Cheese Actually Made Of? Macaroni cheese is an old-school classic. Proper comfort food! Cooked macaroni pasta tossed and coated in a rich, flavourful cheese...
Our simple Italian Rice Salad recipe is packed with vibrant flavours! This easy-to-make dish is a burst of Mediterranean goodness that will leave you craving for more. This is one of our favourite, easy side dishes. Made with cheats (like microwave rice and shop-bought pesto for speed) you can have this ready in less than...
A homemade Italian seasoning is a delicious way to add a burst of flavour to your Italian recipes – great for pasta, chicken, steak, veggies and salads. We love to use our homemade Italian seasoning in our recipes. It’s super versatile, and adds a delicious Italian vibe to our pasta sauces, pizzas and is just...
Sardine Pasta is a quick, easy and completely delicious store cupboard recipe that you can throw together in just minutes. It's a great standby dinner, when you've not done the food shop yet! We always have a couple of tins of Parmentier sardines in the kitchen cupboard. They're a fabulous standby dinner that's quick and...
A delicious, easy-to-make meal with freshly cooked pasta, pesto, toasted pine nuts and mozzarella. A quick and simple go-to pasta recipe for busy weeknights that can be served warm or cold. This is one of our all time favourite pasta recipes. It’s so delicious, and once you've got the basic recipe, you can add in...
A super easy, creamy mushroom gnocchi recipe you can have on the table and ready to eat in just 10 minutes! We can't get enough of this easy gnocchi recipe. It's so delicious, rich and creamy. One of our favourite Italian recipes. It's quick enough to make for a simple weeknight dinner, but it's also...
For a beautiful and delicious, simple Christmas dinner starter, try our bruschetta with goats cheese and beetroot. These little bruschetta are great little party snack with drinks too! You can whip up a platter of these beautiful tasty, flavor packed little bruschettas in no time with our simple to follow recipe. Channel your inner Italian...
Our spicy spaghetti bolognese recipe is a delicious way to spice up a traditional Italian favourite. Comforting, tasty, and extremely moorish! This recipe is a quick and easy family dinner recipe that will be your go-to dish for any occasion. The bolognese sauce is rich, spicy, and flavourful. And the ingredients are simple and easy...
When it comes to comfort food you just can't go wrong with a bowl of our delicious homemade sausage pasta! Our sausage pasta recipe is always a hit for dinner and guarantees empty plates! When it comes to making sausage pasta you can go basic, like in our yummy BBQ hot dog pasta recipe or...
For those times when you need dinner on the table fast, try this quick and simple halloumi pasta with pesto dish. Our halloumi pasta recipe is super easy, super yummy and ready really fast! A simple halloumi dinner recipe that can be on the table and ready to eat in just over 10 minutes! Hurrah!!...
Our Chicken And Pea Risotto recipe is super easy, super tasty and oh so creamy! Great for weeknight dinner and sure to be a hit! Chicken risotto is just the perfect comfort food. Simple to prepare, easy to cook and the creamy, cheesy rice is just so delicious to eat. We just love the laziness...
I've got the perfect dinner idea for you – Italian chicken traybake, and it's a total winner! This tray bake is ridiculously easy and perfect for those busy midweek nights when you just want something tasty without the hassle. You can serve it up with creamy mash, fries, or pasta – whatever you're feeling. Dinner...
These Amazing Tuna Melt Cheese Baguettes will explode your tastebuds! Super simple to make and unbelievably delicious! You'll just love our best tuna melt recipe! Tuna Cheese Melt Baguette These cheesy tuna melt baguettes have been playing on my mind since visiting the Kynance Cove beach cafe and eating my way through a plateful there!...
Quick to prepare and full of flavour, this easy Slow Cooker Bolognese is a delicious and healthy homemade pasta sauce – just serve stirred through freshly cooked spaghetti or even spooned into jacket potatoes, with a sprinkling of grated cheese. One of the best parts about cooking on cold days is definitely using the slow...
Warm up with a bowlful of our delicious Pumpkin Risotto recipe, flavoured with sage, oregano and topped with delicious caramelised roast pumpkin pieces. I always think there's something very soothing and relaxing about making risotto. Slowly adding and stirring the stock, sipping a glass of wine as you cook. It's a lovely autumn recipe for...
Our Bolognese Pasta Bake is super easy to make. Tuck into a bowlful of total comfort food with this easy, simple, no fuss pasta bake recipe. Turning a pasta bolognese recipe into a simple, tasty pasta bake is so easy and totally delicious! It's our new favourite way to serve up spaghetti bolognese! Firstly we...
Roasted vegetable pasta is a delicious, healthy family dinner - you can switch up the vegetables depending on what's in season or even just what needs using up. Comfort food the easy way! Super Easy Pasta With Roasted Vegetables Roasted vegetable pasta is one of my favourite weeknight dinners to cook. It pretty much takes...
A quick and healthy tuna pasta salad recipe that's ready to eat in just 15 minutes making it a tasty easy midweek dinner for summer. How to make pasta salad healthy Italian style food is always my go-to when trying to eat healthier. Making pasta salad using wholegrain pasta or 50/50 pasta is healthier. Your...
Our Caprese Skewers are a fantastic mini appetiser that’s quick and easy to make. All the flavours of our favourite Caprese Salad, these skewers have creamy mozzarella, juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh basil leaves drizzled with a sweet Balsamic dressing. These Caprese Skewers combine juicy cherry tomatoes with basil, fresh Italian mozzarella and sweet Balsamic...
A super easy roasted red pepper pesto recipe that's perfect served with freshly cooked spaghetti. Made with flavoursome roasted red peppers. Really make the most of the big juicy red peppers with this delicious Italian style red pesto recipe with roasted peppers. I often cook this as an easy weeknight dinner - I make the...
Who says meatballs have to be beef?! Our herby lamb meatballs are super easy to make and totally delicious! So liven up your midweek dinner with this lambtastic meatball twist! My kids just love it when I make pasta and meatballs, but just to shake things up a little I've created these mouthwateringly tasty lamb...
A quick and easy Italian prawn pasta recipe - spicy prawn pasta with fresh spinach, sweet sun-dried tomatoes and a kick of chilli make this a healthy, easy midweek dinner - ready to eat in just 15 minutes! Garlic prawn pasta is one of my favourite quick and easy pasta recipes to cook. It's super...
Super easy Spicy Sausage Pasta recipe with roasted peppers and tomatoes - a quick, flavourful meal idea that's easy to make for weeknight dinner. One of our favourite sausage recipe ideas! It's a great weeknight dinner, easy to prepare, easy to cook and so delicious to eat - the spicy tomato sauce is just so...
Our Focaccia Recipe is SUPER easy because we get the bread maker to do the hard work! You can throw this amazing potato, cheese and onion topped focaccia together with just 10 minutes hands on work! The Easy Way To Make Focaccia Is there anything better than eating soft, fluffy bread that's still warm...
Totally delicious, flavoursome roasted tomato soup recipe with an Italian vibe and just wait until you taste those spicy prawns on top - so good! Our delicious roasted tomato Mediterranean style vegetable soup is simple to make, bursting with flavour and with a whole load of ideas for garnishes you really can make this soup...
A super simple roast tomato pasta sauce recipe that's perfect tossed through freshly cooked spaghetti for an easy summer pasta recipe the whole family will love! How To Make The Best Roast Tomato Pasta Sauce When it comes to making pasta sauce I always find that simple flavoursome ingredients, cooked in a simple way is...