Beef Ragù Pappardelle-style slow-cooked wide ribbon pasta
Wide ribbon pappardelle tossed in slow-cooked beef ragù with parmesan and basil. The proper Sunday lunch.
Bruschetta-style tomato and basil on toasted bread
Crispy toasted ciabatta rubbed with garlic and topped with fresh tomato, basil, and olive oil. The proper Italian starter.
Caprese Salad-style tomato mozzarella and basil
Sliced ripe tomatoes with mozzarella di bufala, basil, and balsamic glaze. The 5-minute Capri classic.
Chicken Piccata-style lemon butter caper chicken
Pan-fried chicken cutlets in a glossy lemon butter and caper sauce. The 20-minute weeknight winner.
Lasagne al Forno-style layered beef ragù pasta
Layered pasta with rich slow-cooked beef ragù, creamy béchamel, and bubbling mozzarella. The Sunday centrepiece.
Margherita Pizza-style Neapolitan pizza
Wood-fired-style pizza with blistered crust, San Marzano tomato, mozzarella di bufala, and basil. The Naples classic.
Mushroom Risotto-style creamy wild mushroom rice
Arborio rice stirred with wild mushrooms, white wine, parmesan, and fresh thyme. The proper creamy starter.
Penne Arrabbiata-style spicy tomato pasta
Tube pasta tossed in spicy tomato-chilli sauce with garlic and parsley. The fiery Roman weeknight dish.
Spaghetti Carbonara-style Roman pasta
Spaghetti tossed in silky egg and pecorino sauce with crispy pancetta and cracked black pepper. The Roman classic — no cream, ever.
Tiramisu-style coffee and mascarpone dessert
Classic layered dessert with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa. The proper Italian pudding.