Cuisine
Italian Sunday dinners
Italian home cooking is regional before it is national — a Sunday table in Bologna and one in Palermo share a language and almost nothing else. What travels is the discipline: few ingredients per dish, bought well and left recognisable. The plans here lean on that. Pasta is a course rather than a side, the sauce is built to coat rather than to drown, and the vegetable dish is usually the one that tells you what month it is.
9 plans in the Sunday Gallery.
What Italian plans look like
Most common mains
- chicken4
- beef2
- egg1
- pork1
- vegetarian1
How they're cooked
- Pan-seared4
- Roasted2
- Baked1
- Grilled1
- Stewed1
The plans
- Italian · eggUmbrian Hearth Sunday Supper
A quietly confident Italian Sunday meal that celebrates autumn mushrooms, creamy pecorino eggs and wholesome white beans—simple technique, big comfort. Thoughtful pacing places a hot, golden mushroom frittata at the centre, with garlicky broccolini and warm cannellini in a light tomato ragù, plus a sparkling blood‑orange spritz for kids and a Chianti Classico for adults.
- Italian · beefSera Fiorentina Supper
A concise, crowd-pleasing Italian supper pairing thin veal scaloppine in a glossy Marsala‑mushroom sauce with fresh egg tagliatelle, warm mushroom crostini and garlic‑buttered spinach — classical techniques, brisk timing, and intentionally family-friendly flavors that still leave leftovers for tomorrow.
- Italian · vegetarianTuscan Weeknight Vegetarian Supper
A warm, family-friendly Italian supper centered on oven-baked melanzane rollatini—ricotta-filled eggplant rolls in a bright tomato ragù—supported by crisp crostini, garlicky broccolini and a simple mascarpone-and-berries dessert. Honest techniques, clearly staged oven and stovetop work, and a Chianti pairing make this dinner worth sitting down for.
- Italian · porkTuscan Lemon & Rosemary Pork Supper
A bright, family-friendly Italian supper centered on roasted pork tenderloin kissed with lemon and rosemary, served with a creamy lemon-pea risotto and a peppery arugula salad; simple techniques, pronounced Italian flavors, and one finish-to-order component (risotto) to sit down with immediately.
- Italian · chickenRoman Sunday Supper
A focused Italian Sunday supper of sautéed chicken piccata, fresh tagliatelle tossed with mushrooms and thyme, bright garlicky broccolini, warm ciabatta and a light Italian lemon spritz for kids with a chilled Pinot Grigio for adults — straightforward technique, bold clean flavors and finishing steps timed so everything is fresh at table.
- Italian · chickenRoman Saturday Supper
A compact, weeknight-friendly Italian supper centered on bright, citrusy tagliatelle al limone, crisp herb-roasted chicken that holds, and a classic Caprese; finishes with quick affogato for a tidy, celebratory ending.
- Italian · chickenItalian Sunday Supper
A delightful Italian feast featuring succulent chicken piccata, creamy lemon risotto, and a vibrant side of roasted asparagus—a perfect homage to classic Italian flavors.
- Italian · beefItalian Delights Dinner
Savor the taste of Italy with a classic Caprese salad, Bolognese pasta, cheesy garlic bread, and a refreshing Italian lemon soda. This meal offers a delightful blend of classic Italian flavors everyone will enjoy.
- Italian · chickenItalian Sunday Supper
A delightful journey through comforting Italian flavors with a touch of passion in every dish, from creamy Lemon Risotto to a refreshing Italian Spritz, this meal fills the heart and soul.
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