Authentic italian food

Some foods that foreigners consider "Italian" aren't! Here's a list of Italian foods that don't exist in Italy, and what to order instead.

Rich in tomato, magnificently meaty and the perfect pasta partner, create your own ragu sauce with this authentic recipe.

Slow-cooked, tender short ribs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over wide, velvety pappardelle pasta for a hearty Italian feast!

Pasta al Forno recipe is a true classic of Italian cuisine, enjoyed from the northern regions to the southern tip of Italy.The ingredients are quite similar to those used in Lasagna Bolognese. However, instead of layering the ingredients, we mix short pasta, like rigatoni, penne, or conchiglie, with the rich sauce before baking.

Polpette al Sugo - Juicy Italian meatballs in a rich tomato sauce. This traditional Italian recipe is perfect for a family Sunday dinner, easy to follow and packed with flavour. Serve with plenty of crusty bread to mop up every last drop of sauce (fare la scarpetta!).

A simple, delicious and deeply addictive dish, this pasta alla Sorrentina recipe sees a cherry tomato sauce combined with fresh basil, smoked scamorza cheese and paccheri pasta. As this dish contains so few ingredients, make sure you invest in the best. Using cherry tomatoes at peak season, for example, will provide stunning results.

This authentic Italian beef braciole recipe is stuffed with breadcrumbs, pine nuts, raisins and cheese and simmered in a rich tomato sauce.

Make the best Panzerotti with the recipe that reveals the most coveted secrets! You can make them with classic tomato and mozzarella filling or any other filling of your choice.

These authentic Italian meatballs combine beef, pork, and veal with breadcrumbs, pecorino cheese, and spices. A secret family recipe!

Make real Italian Cannoli with this Authentic Cannoli Recipe with authentic ingredients and tons of tips and tricks straight out of Italy!