The Italian dishes in this special issue are worth crossing an ocean for. You’ll get more than 80 Italian (and Italian-American) specialties served up by the world’s largest community of home cooks: main dishes (Chicken Saltimbocca, Swordfish Alla Siciliana), authentic Bolognese pasta sauces, soups (Italian Sausage Soup with Tortellini), speedy sides, and luscious desserts (Sea Salt Caramel Budino pudding).
MASTHEAD • 5-Star Italian
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
BEEF GUSTOSO • Inspired by flavors of Italy, these beefy main dishes—including Braciole and Traditional Osso Buco—will make you feel molto Italiano.
CHICKEN PERFETTO • More than 10,000 of your fellow home cooks have reviewed and raved about these chicken dinners. You won’t be able to resist them either!
COOK TO FOLLOW • Melanie Giovenzana @Buckwheat Queen
DESSERT DELIZIOSO • From doughnuts with a rum-caramel sauce to a decadent chocolate-cappuccino cheesecake, these Italian-inspired desserts will give you a taste of la dolce vita.
LASAGNA GRANDE AMORE • The first lasagna may or may not have been created in Italy (some say Ancient Greece). But there’s no doubt the Italians perfected the art.
PASTABILITIES • Ah, the possibilità della pasta: It’s quick, easy, delicious, affordable, and versatile—as humble or hearty as whatever you put on it.
ANY WAY YOU SLICE IT • Like most people with a pulse, we’re on a first-name basis with our pizza delivery person. That said, we are also totally on board with homemade pizza fantastica.
PORK VERSATILE • Whether it’s a chop, sausage, or cured meat, pork is a kitchen MVP in Italian cooking. From skillet-braised chops to any-night pastas with sausage or bacon, these nine reader-favorite ways turn versatile pork into dinner tonight.
SEAFOOD SUPERBO • Sweet, succulent (and quick-cooking!) seafood is beloved in Italian cooking. Lure the family to the table with swoonworthy shrimp, skillet-seared scallops, sauced-up salmon, and more.
SIDES SEMPLICI • Whether it’s versatile green beans or a cheesy bread, sides like these are ideal complements for Italian-inspired main dishes.
SOUP FAVOLOSE • In any language, soup is comfort. Cozy up with one of these delightful bowls.
VEGETARIAN VIVACI • Eggplant caponata, stuffed tomatoes, ricotta gnocchi, make-ahead manicotti—there are just so many Italian-inspired specialties for vegetarians to enjoy. Here are some of our favorites.
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