My Top 10 Italian Dishes

Italian cuisine is versatile, creative, fresh, delicious, and therefore loved by many foodies around the globe.

Italian dishes are extremely popular, not only because of their delicious flavor, but many Italian dishes are surprisingly easy to prepare with simple ingredients, yet sophisticated results.

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Pizza Pasta, Antipasti are the most raved about, but Italian food is so much more than that. This post is all about my favorite Italian dishes, and there are soooo many.

It was certainly not an easy task to decide which ones are my top 10 all-time favorite Italian dishes but here they are!

Melon and Prosciutto Salad

This refreshing summer salad with prosciutto and cantaloupe is inspired by the classic Italian appetizer "Prosciutto e Melone". It is prepared in no time and is a great light summer lunch, starter or side salad for a BBQ.

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Italian Burrata Cheese Appetizer

This Italian Burrata Cheese Appetizer is one of the most raved about recipes on Aleka's Get-Together. The creamy burrata and garlicky peppers are perfect for topping crusty bread. It's best served cold!

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Pappardelle in Fresh Tomato Sauce

Pasta in Tomato Sauce is definitely an all-time favorite and cannot be left out here. This recipe for a quick and super easy homemade Pomodoro Sauce made from scratch will not take you longer to prepare than 20 minutes.

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Eggplant Parmigiana with Vodka Sauce

This Italian Eggplant Parmigiana, which is also known as Parmigiana di Melanzane, is an authentic Italian recipe and family favorite. This baked eggplant casserole shared by xoxoBella with a tasty tomato and vodka sauce is a great vegetarian dinner idea, just bursting with delicious flavors.

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Bucatini Alla Carbonara

This recipe for Authentic Bucatini alla Carbonara shared by Carolyn's Cooking is rich and creamy, yet contains no cream at all! If you've never made carbonara sauce at home, it's time to change that! It's a classic Italian pasta dish, which is easy to make and incredibly delicious. 

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Lasagne al Forno

This authentic Italian lasagna recipe shared by foodworthfeed with béchamel sauce is to die for! This classic scratch recipe pairs silky sheets of pasta, layered with slow-simmered beef Bolognese sauce and creamy parmesan béchamel topped with fresh, melty mozzarella cheese.

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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Cacciatore is a famous Italian dish. This recipe for authentic Chicken Cacciatore shared by Christina's Cucina is a one pan Italian dish that can also be made in the slow cooker.

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Homemade Pizza Dough

This recipe will give you all the instructions you need to prepare your own Homemade Pizza with fresh and dry yeast. Not only is it quick and easy, it is also a lot cheaper than ordering a pie from your favorite pizzeria AND it will arrive hot, straight from your oven! 

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Authentic Italian Tiramisu

This Italian Tiramisu Recipe shared by The-Bella-Vita is made the authentic Italian way with mascarpone and Italian espresso coffee. 
It’s an easy and quick dessert that requires no baking at all; an all-time Italian Classic!

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Cannoli

Learn how to make flawless Cannoli completely from scratch! This recipe by Sugar Spun Run yields perfect, thin, crispy shells and a rich and creamy filling. Including tips and tricks so your Canneloni turn out perfectly at home.

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