Recipes

ribollita

Ribollita

By Sarah Ubertaccio

The key to making a five-star ribollita is all about texture. In this recipe, we strike the perfect balance between "the chunky" and "the smooth."

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Pappardelle with Beef Short Rib Ragu

Pappardelle with Beef Short Rib Ragù

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Wide and silky pappardelle act as the perfect sauce-capturing vehicle for a rustic beef short rib ragù.

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gnocchi

How to Make Gnocchi

By Sarah Ubertaccio

A step-by-step guide to making light and fluffy potato gnocchi.

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November Recipe Contest: Piedmont

November Recipe Contest: Piedmont

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Each month, we host a themed recipe contest, inviting home cooks across the world to submit their best Italian dishes to the q.b. community. And...

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SImple tuscan soup - Maribel Taste of Italy - q.b. cucina

Simple Tuscan Soup

By Maribel

A hearty vegetable-rich soup takes you to Tuscany with leafy kale, cannellini beans, and even some slices of garlic-rubbed bruschetta to serve.

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Kale pesto stuffed pasta with squash

Kale Pesto Cappelletti with Butternut Squash Sauce

By Laura Comandini

A classic filled pasta shape from Romagna gets a Tuscan twist with homemade kale pesto, topped with butternut squash and sage.

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tomato pici alle briociole - Catarina Elias - q.b. cucina

Tomato Pici alle Briciole

By Catarina Elias

This recipe for homemade pici pasta marries two Tuscan favorites: tomatoes with garlic and breadcrumbs.

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Sliceable pappa al pomodoro by Catarina Elias - q.b.cucina

Sliceable Pappa al Pomodoro

By Catarina Elias

A classic Tuscan recipe for Pappa al Pomodoro gets an update with a golden crust and sliceable shape.

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Olive Chickpea Crostini recipe - qb cucina

Olive-y Chickpea Crostini

By Sarah Ubertaccio

Chickpeas are coated in a salty olive dressing and served warm on top of thick, toasted slices of bread in this crowd-pleasing Tuscan-inspired appetizer.

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