Italian Favorites

Favorite Italian dishes are as close as your own kitchen thanks to this exciting collection from Taste of Home. Shared by real home cooks just like you, these 172 classic recipes are full of Old World flavor yet simple enough to prepare any day of the week.

With step-by-step directions plus a gorgeous full-color photo of each dish, you’ll be serving authentic Italian specialties in no time. Eight convenient chapters feature scrumptious main courses, sides, breads, appetizers, soups, desserts and much more.

Gather your family around the table for a mouthwatering dinner of Mother’s Manicotti, Penne & Sausage Casseroles, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna or Chicken Parmesan. To round out the menu, choose from amazing accompaniments such as Fresh Mozzarella & Tomato Salad, Pull-Apart Garlic Buns and Vegetable Minestrone.

  Pizza night will never be the same (no more delivery!) when you turn to the chapter packed with pies you can toss together yourself. You’ll even learn how to make homemade noodles and from-scratch sauces, including Mushroom-Beef Spaghetti Sauce, Cabernet Marinara, Ragu Bolognese and Spinach Pesto.

Need fuss-free but yummy bites for a party or get-together? Thrill every guest with platters of Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, Antipasto Kabobs, Calzone Pinwheels and other sensational starters.

An Italian feast just isn’t complete without a rich and satisfying dessert…and no one can resist the traditional delicacies here. From Brandy Snap Cannoli and Peach Gelato to Lemon Ricotta Cake and Tiramisu, these treats are sure to please.

With two indexes plus dozens of kitchen tips, this can’t-miss cookbook will make your cooking time as easy as can be. So let Taste of Home Italian Favorites help you turn your home into a five-star Italian restaurant!