Lunch Recipes

Soft potato dumplings baked in a rich, bubbling tomato sauce with fresh basil and molten, stringy mozzarella cheese.

A soft, olive-oil rich focaccia bread that is sliced through the middle and stuffed like a giant sandwich with cured meats, cheeses, and greens.

The ultimate Italian summer lunch. Cold, al dente rice tossed with a vibrant, colorful mix of pickled vegetables, tuna, cheese, and olives.

A legendary pasta dish from the Amalfi Coast featuring fried zucchini, garlic, basil, and a creamy emulsion of Provolone del Monaco cheese.

A thick, rustic Italian egg dish loaded with thinly sliced zucchini, parmesan cheese, and fresh mint. Often eaten at room temperature for lunch.

Soft, crustless, triangular sandwiches bulging with creamy fillings, famously displayed in Venetian bars. Perfect for a light lunch or aperitivo.

A brilliant Tuscan invention to use up stale bread. The hard bread is soaked in tomato juices and vinegar, tossed with cucumbers, onions, and basil.

A refreshing, tender seafood salad common in coastal Italy. Slow-boiled octopus mixed with potatoes, celery, lemon, and olive oil.

Perfectly grilled rustic bread rubbed with raw garlic, topped with a vibrant mixture of chopped tomatoes, basil, and high-quality olive oil.

A soft, warm, unleavened Italian flatbread from Emilia-Romagna, folded in half and filled with cured meats, soft cheeses, and greens.

A fiercely spicy, garlic-heavy Roman tomato sauce tossed with penne pasta. 'Arrabbiata' means 'angry' in Italian, referring to the heat of the chili peppers.

The ultimate minimalist Italian pasta. Spaghetti tossed in a fiery, garlic-infused olive oil sauce, emulsified with starchy pasta water.