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Culinary world tour · Italy

Ciao, Italia.
Glad you’re joining us at the table.

A table in the evening light, fragrant bread and a sauce that can simmer a little longer: Italy invites you to make something special from simple ingredients. Pasta, rice, vegetables and good olive oil offer countless possibilities.

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Italy.
A good reason
to eat together.

From northern Italian risotto to Tuscan bean dishes and Neapolitan pizza, culinary traditions differ greatly. Here you’ll find classics and Sven’s Italian-inspired variations, for everyday meals or a long evening with guests.

The collection combines classic references and personal variations. Origin labels follow the existing cookbook and do not claim an exclusive origin.

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What would you like to eat today?

56 dishes are waiting for you. Here your first discoveries begin.

Oven dishes

Italian veal shank roast

Italian veal shank roast is exactly the kind of dish that comes out particularly strong in the oven or when slowly…

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Side dishes

Ciabatta bruschetta

For me, bruschetta from ciabatta is exactly the type of grill recipe that works well outside. Not unnecessarily…

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Pasta dishes

Spaghetti with garlic and sambal oelek

This spaghetti relies on just a few ingredients that together bring a surprising amount of character to the plate…

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Italy in your kitchen

What you can
discover here.

Pasta & sauce
Unhurried risotto
Cheese with care

Cooking should feel good

Cook at your own pace.
Enjoy at your own pace.

A good sauce doesn’t need a long ingredient list. Take time to taste, reserve some pasta water and add fresh herbs at the right moment. Each recipe provides the detailed instructions.

The cooking guide keeps the ingredients and instructions at hand in each recipe. You decide when to move on.

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Recipes in this collection: 56. Classics, modern interpretations and Sven’s variations retain their original names.

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Oven dishes/holiday meals

Italian veal shank roast

Italian veal shank roast is exactly the kind of dish that comes out particularly strong in the oven or when slowly…

Preparation: 20-25 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Side dishes / grill & BBQ

Ciabatta bruschetta

For me, bruschetta from ciabatta is exactly the type of grill recipe that works well outside. Not unnecessarily…

Prep: 10-15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Oven dishes / meat dishes

Sven's oven dish with salsiccia, vegetables and potatoes (creamy Sunday version)

This is one of those dishes that you make once and then want again and again. The salsiccia really adds flavor, the…

Preparation: 20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Pasta dishes

Spaghetti with garlic and sambal oelek

This spaghetti relies on just a few ingredients that together bring a surprising amount of character to the plate…

Total time: 15-20 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Pasta dishes

Creamy Parmesan pasta without cream

This pasta shows how creamy a pasta dish can be even without cream when parmesan and pasta water work together…

Total time: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Grill & BBQ / Side Dishes

Grilled baguette or ciabatta with garlic oil

Grilled garlic bread is often the first thing to go when it's done well. A little roasted aroma, good oil and fresh…

Preparation: approx. 5 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Cocktails / summer drinks

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz is a modern classic that thrives precisely on its simple structure. Bitter orange, tanginess and lots of…

Preparation: 5 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Pasta dishes / Quick & easy

Spaghetti with garlic and sambal oelek

This dish is the best proof that it often doesn't need many ingredients. Garlic, a little spiciness and good oil are…

Preparation: approx. 5 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Oven dishes/snacks

Pinsa with burrata, pepperoni and salami

For me, this Pinsa is the perfect mix of quick and still special. Burrata brings creaminess, pepperoni a little…

Preparation: approx. 10 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Salads / summer dishes

Italian pasta salad with pesto

This pasta salad is a little fresher and more Mediterranean than the classic mayo version. Pesto, tomatoes and…

Preparation: approx. 15 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Italian inspired cuisine / pasta & meat dishes

Schnitzel Milanese with pasta and tomato sauce

Schnitzel Milanese with pasta and tomato sauce combines crispy breaded meat with an uncomplicated Italian-inspired…

Preparation: approx. 25 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy

Italian inspired cuisine / oven dishes

Lasagna al Forno

Lasagna al Forno is a real oven classic with juicy layers, round sauce and golden cheese crust. Just the thing if you…

Preparation: approx. 25 minutesView recipe →

Origin in the recipe: Italy