Italian Recipes

Italian food is legendary for a reason – it’s just so good! But it has more to offer than just good taste. Italian food can also be very quick and easy to make, and is more diverse than it is given credit for.

The Italian Collection brings together the best Vikalinka recipes either drawn directly from Italian cuisine or inspired by techniques and ingredients.

Here you will discover recipes for a traditional multi course Italian dinners.

Quick and traditional snacks and drinks for the Aperitivo Hour.

Antipasti to whet your appetite. Pasta recipes for Primi, Beef and Chicken for Secondi and delicious sweet treats for Dolci.

And of course, we can’t forget Pizza. We’ve included the recipes for both traditional Italian pizzas as well as the recipes with our creative twist on them!

Crafting your Italian feast using our Italian recipe collection is easy and fun!

Tips for Perfect Pasta

1. Buy the right pasta. To get truly al dente results, look for pasta made with 100% durum semolina, which is what every Italian will swear by
2. Don’t skimp on salt. Put in a healthy amount once the water has boiled but before the pasta goes in. The water should be as salty as sea water – too little and the pasta may end up too bland
3. Don’t trust the cook timings on the package. While a useful guide, your results may vary. I put on a timer for a couple minutes less than the minimum time on the package, and then test regularly from there until I’m happy with the firmness of the pasta
4. Mix the sauce and pasta before plating. No Italian would serve a plate of pasta and then pour sauce over it. Mixing it before plating allows the flavours of the sauce to properly coat and flavour the pasta