Big Flavors From Italian America

My immigrant ancestors, like so many others, experimented with Old-World dishes and new ingredients and techniques to create recipes that felt like they’d been around forever. Enjoy these picks from Big Flavors from Italian America, including Sunday suppers, apps, sides, and pastries.

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Pistachio Cannoli
Average rating 4, 18 ratings.
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Scali Bread
Average rating 4.5, 27 ratings.
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Pasta with Classic Marinara
Average rating 4.5, 20 ratings.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Gorgonzola
Average rating 4, 18 ratings.
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Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Stuffed Pickled Sweet Peppers
Average rating 4.5, 4 ratings.
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Thin-Crust Whole-Wheat Pizza with Garlic Oil, Three Cheeses, and Basil
Average rating 5, 24 ratings.
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Garlic Knots
Average rating 4.5, 87 ratings.
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Parmesan Breadsticks
Average rating 4, 42 ratings.
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Prosciutto Bread
Average rating 4.5, 38 ratings.
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White Bean Salad with Sauteed Squid and Pepperoncini
Average rating 4.5, 15 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Italian Spaghetti with Clams
Average rating 4, 13 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Roasted Eggplant and Mozzarella Panini
Average rating 5, 17 ratings.
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Italian Anise Cookies
Average rating 4, 45 ratings.
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Eggplant Pecorino
Average rating 4, 293 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Gluten-Free Pignoli
Average rating 4.5, 55 ratings.
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Philly Tomato Pie
Average rating 4, 56 ratings.
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Ultimate Caesar Salad
Average rating 4, 347 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)
Average rating 4, 287 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Simple Sautéed Kale with Crispy Pepperoni and Cherry Peppers
Average rating 4.5, 4 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Simple Sautéed Kale
Average rating 4, 31 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Chicken Scampi
Average rating 4, 280 ratings.
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Cheesy Stuffed Shells
Average rating 4, 359 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Italian Pasta Salad
Average rating 4, 340 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Chicken Vesuvio
Average rating 4.5, 140 ratings.
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Pasta e Fagioli
Average rating 4, 821 ratings.
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Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza
Average rating 4, 329 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Steak Pizzaiola
Average rating 5, 16 ratings.
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Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches
Average rating 5, 66 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Asparagus Fries
Average rating 4, 50 ratings.
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One-Pan Sweet Italian Sausage with Polenta
Average rating 4.5, 72 ratings.
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Drop Meatballs
Average rating 4, 1079 ratings.
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Chocolate Chip Panettone
Average rating 4, 19 ratings.
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Monterey Bay Cioppino
Average rating 5, 102 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Fresh Tomato Amatriciana Sauce
Average rating 4.5, 20 ratings.
Recipe • 30 min
Quick Fresh Tomato Sauce
Average rating 4, 53 ratings.
Recipe • 30 min
Simple Tomato Salad
Average rating 5, 20 ratings.
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Detroit-Style Pizza
Average rating 4.5, 468 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Chicken Francese with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Average rating 4, 39 ratings.
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Grilled Sausages with Bell Peppers and Onions
Average rating 4.5, 132 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Pork Milanese
Average rating 4.5, 47 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Baked Ricotta Chicken
Average rating 4.5, 152 ratings.
Recipe • 30 min
Really Good Garlic Bread
Average rating 4, 472 ratings.
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Hearty Beef Lasagna
Average rating 4, 667 ratings.
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Weeknight Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce
Average rating 4, 473 ratings.
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Ricotta Crostini with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil
Average rating 4.5, 6 ratings.
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Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Average rating 4, 5 ratings.
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Ricotta Crostini with Peas and Mint
Average rating 3.5, 4 ratings.
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Pasta with Sausage Ragu
Average rating 4.5, 155 ratings.
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Mozzarella Sticks
Average rating 4, 42 ratings.
Recipe • 30 min
Quick Meatball Subs
Average rating 4.5, 122 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Fettuccine with Butter and Cheese
Average rating 4, 215 ratings.
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Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Butter
Average rating 4, 38 ratings.
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Grilled Pizza
Average rating 4, 52 ratings.
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Grilled Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan
Average rating 4.5, 44 ratings.
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Skillet-Roasted Chicken in Lemon Sauce
Average rating 4, 201 ratings.
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Fluffy Baked Polenta with Red Sauce
Average rating 4.5, 99 ratings.
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Chicken Scarpariello
Average rating 4.5, 88 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Beans and Greens
Average rating 4.5, 168 ratings.
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Crispy Parmesan Potatoes
Average rating 4, 107 ratings.
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Shrimp Scampi
Average rating 4, 748 ratings.
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Italian Rainbow Cookies
Average rating 4, 41 ratings.
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Chocolate Salami
Average rating 4, 33 ratings.
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Better Chicken Marsala
Average rating 4, 277 ratings.
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Thick-Crust Sicilian-Style Pizza
Average rating 4.5, 61 ratings.
Recipe
Flank Steak Peperonata
Average rating 4.5, 17 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Zeppoles
Average rating 4, 36 ratings.
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Broccoli Rabe and Salami Stromboli
Average rating 5, 5 ratings.
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New Orleans Muffulettas
Average rating 4.5, 61 ratings.
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New England Bar Pizza
Average rating 4.5, 191 ratings.
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Stuffed Tomatoes
Average rating 4, 10 ratings.
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Chicken Scaloppini with Mushrooms and Peppers
Average rating 4.5, 58 ratings.
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Pork Ragu
Average rating 5, 35 ratings.
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Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Average rating 4.5, 118 ratings.
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Florentine Lace Cookies
Average rating 4.5, 38 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Foolproof Spaghetti Carbonara
Average rating 4, 231 ratings.
Recipe • 45 min
Chopped Caprese Salad
Average rating 4, 25 ratings.
Recipe
Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza
Average rating 4.5, 199 ratings.
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Braciole with Herb, Parmesan, and Raisin Filling
Average rating 4.5, 11 ratings.
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Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers
Average rating 4.5, 21 ratings.
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Hearty Italian Meat Sauce (Sunday Gravy)
Average rating 5, 118 ratings.
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Pasta alla Norma
Average rating 4.5, 109 ratings.
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Best Chicken Parmesan
Average rating 4, 886 ratings.
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Chicken Riggies
Average rating 4, 27 ratings.
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Iron Range Porketta
Average rating 4, 16 ratings.
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Mediterranean Braised Green Beans
Average rating 4, 55 ratings.
Recipe
Chicken, Broccoli, and Ziti Casserole
Average rating 4, 52 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
St. Louis-Style Pizza
Average rating 4, 43 ratings.
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Marinated Antipasto Salad
Average rating 4.5, 41 ratings.
Recipe
Pittsburgh Wedding Soup
Average rating 5, 120 ratings.
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Shrimp Piccata Pasta
Average rating 4.5, 43 ratings.
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Sicilian Eggplant Relish (Caponata)
Average rating 4, 34 ratings.
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Chicago-Style Italian Roast Beef
Average rating 4, 76 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Utica Greens
Average rating 4, 7 ratings.
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Thin-Crust Pizza
Average rating 4, 265 ratings.
Recipe
Seafood Risotto
Average rating 4, 30 ratings.
Recipe • 1 hr
Individual Fresh Berry Gratins with Lemon Zabaglione
Average rating 4, 12 ratings.
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Tiramisu
Average rating 4, 453 ratings.
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Classic Panna Cotta
Average rating 4.5, 83 ratings.

Big Flavors From Italian America

Pistachio Cannoli

Scali Bread

Pasta with Classic Marinara

Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Gorgonzola

Marinated Artichoke Hearts and Stuffed Pickled Sweet Peppers

Thin-Crust Whole-Wheat Pizza with Garlic Oil, Three Cheeses, and Basil

Garlic Knots

Parmesan Breadsticks

Prosciutto Bread

White Bean Salad with Sauteed Squid and Pepperoncini

Italian Spaghetti with Clams

Roasted Eggplant and Mozzarella Panini

Italian Anise Cookies

Eggplant Pecorino

Gluten-Free Pignoli

Philly Tomato Pie

Ultimate Caesar Salad

Aglio e Olio (Spaghetti with Garlic and Olive Oil)

Simple Sautéed Kale with Crispy Pepperoni and Cherry Peppers

Simple Sautéed Kale

Chicken Scampi

Cheesy Stuffed Shells

Italian Pasta Salad

Chicken Vesuvio

Pasta e Fagioli

Chicago Thin-Crust Pizza

Steak Pizzaiola

Philadelphia Pork Sandwiches

Asparagus Fries

One-Pan Sweet Italian Sausage with Polenta

Drop Meatballs

Chocolate Chip Panettone

Monterey Bay Cioppino

Fresh Tomato Amatriciana Sauce

Quick Fresh Tomato Sauce

Simple Tomato Salad

Detroit-Style Pizza

Chicken Francese with ­Lemon-Caper Sauce

Grilled Sausages with Bell Peppers and Onions

Pork Milanese

Baked Ricotta Chicken

Really Good Garlic Bread

Hearty Beef Lasagna

Weeknight Tagliatelle with Bolognese Sauce

Ricotta Crostini with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

Ricotta Crostini with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Ricotta Crostini with Peas and Mint

Pasta with Sausage Ragu

Mozzarella Sticks

Quick Meatball Subs

Fettuccine with Butter and Cheese

Grilled Artichokes with Lemon Butter

Grilled Pizza

Grilled Broccoli with Lemon and Parmesan

Skillet-Roasted Chicken in Lemon Sauce

Fluffy Baked Polenta with Red Sauce

Chicken Scarpariello

Beans and Greens

Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

Shrimp Scampi

Italian Rainbow Cookies

Chocolate Salami

Better Chicken Marsala

Thick-Crust Sicilian-Style Pizza

Flank Steak Peperonata

Zeppoles

Broccoli Rabe and Salami Stromboli

New Orleans Muffulettas

New England Bar Pizza

Stuffed Tomatoes

Chicken Scaloppini with Mushrooms and Peppers

Pork Ragu

Shrimp Fra Diavolo

Florentine Lace Cookies

Foolproof Spaghetti Carbonara

Chopped Caprese Salad

Chicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza

Braciole with Herb, Parmesan, and Raisin Filling

Pork Chops with Vinegar Peppers

Chicken Francese with Lemon-Caper Sauce