13 Delicious Non-Pasta Recipes For Anyone Who Loves Italian Food

The basis of a good risotto is rice and cheese, and in this particular recipe, the star ingredients are some good crimini or baby portobello mushrooms. Don't skip the white wine either, because that'll improve this culinary experience by 100%. Recipe here.

Cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil are the key ingredients of a classic caprese salad. If you want to get extra fancy with it, you can also dress it with pesto instead of balsamic! Recipe here.

The frittata is a tasty Italian egg dish that's very similar to an omelette or Spanish tortilla. The big difference is that it doesn't get turned over in the pan, because it gets fully cooked on a low heat. The best part of a frittata is that you can throw almost any leftover ingredients from the fridge in, and it'll be great. Get the recipe here.

Carpaccio is a Venetian dish that consists of thin slices of meat bathed in extra virgin olive oil and, sometime, lemon juice. Serve it with black pepper, parmesan cheese, capers and maybe a simple watercress or arugula salad. Recipe here.

Same idea as the beef version, but with a very brunch-friendly smoked salmon. You can also sub in tuna, swordfish, octopus, or just about any other type of seafood! Recipe here.

This comforting egg-based soup is very popular in Rome and takes only 15 minutes to make. Get the recipe here .

Panna cotta is basically cooked cream, and in this recipe, whipped cream and sour cream get the job done nicely. Serve it with tons of fresh berries. Recipe here .

Crostata is a type of Italian baked tart that's filled with fruit and/or jam and eaten as a dessert. Think of it like as a kind of pie, only way easier to make! Recipe here.

Focaccia is a type of Italian bread, very similar to pizza, that's usually eaten by dipping it in olive oil. Get this delicious recipe here.

Also known as polpette di melanzane, these are delightfully meatless meatballs. Fry or bake them, or throw in other veggies — it's all going to be good. Recipe here.

This recipe takes 15 minutes but yields a perfectly baked salmon topped with fresh tomatoes, basil, and balsamic. All the good things in life, basically. Recipe here.

What if we told you homemade salted caramel ice cream only takes 6 ingredients? Yep. Pin this now, or regret everything forever. Recipe here .

It's your favorite gooey egg-involved pasta dish, but on a pizza. (Don't be intimidated by the pizza dough part — you can buy a store-bought crust if you need to!!) Recipe here.