Italy for Food Lovers: Recipes

Try these delightful Italian dishes, a few favorites of Fred Plotkin, co-author of the Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers book.

---

Tagliolini al Limone (Southern Italian Tagliolini with Lemon)

Tagliolini al Limone, a specialty from southern Italy, was originally created to highlight the large, high-quality lemons grown on the Amalfi coast... Get the recipe

---

Cacciucco (Livornese Fish Stew)

The fish-and-seafood stew called cacciucco (kah-CHOO-koh) is the most beloved Tuscan seafood dish... Get the recipe

---

Pesto alla Genovese (Ligurian pasta with pesto sauce)

Pesto is basil pounded with grated Pecorino Romano cheese, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and coarse salt to create a creamy green sauce... Get the recipe

---

Cotoletta alla Milanese — Classic Milanese Breaded Veal Cutlet

The cotoletta (or Costoletta) alla Milanese is a thin, delicate veal cutlet dipped in egg and breadcrumbs and sautéed in butter... Get the recipe

---

Frittata Modenese (Omelet with Parmigiano-Reggiano and Balsamic Vinegar)

Frittata Modenese celebrates two of the quintessential ingredients from the region of Emilia-Romagna: Top-quality aceto balsamico tradizionale and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese... Get the recipe

---

Granita (Southern Italian Icy, Slushy Treat)

Gelato’s icy cousin, granita, is sweet fruit juice, nut milk, or coffee that has been gently frozen to a slushy consistency... Get the recipe