Welcome to Nonna’s Italian Recipes, your go-to destination for authentic, homemade Italian dishes passed down through generations.
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp and Arugula
Limoncello On The Rocks
Antipasto
Chicken Cacciatore
Our recipes are crafted with love, tradition, and a touch of nostalgia-just like Noona used to make. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let’s cook up something delicious together! Buon appetito!
Sautéed Escarole And Beans
Sautéed Escarole And Beans This is a great side dish that serves up well with pork, chicken or fish. This dish can be made with spinach as well. Ingredients 2 … Read More 
Grilled Octopus Salad
Grilled Octopus Salad You can boil the octopus to tenderize it before grilling. This is a great summer dish! Full of color and flavor. You can add a multitude of … Read More 
Escarole and Beans
Escarole and Beans This dish is a staple in our house. It combines escarole with cannellini beans to create a hearty stew like meal. We love it flavored with pork … Read More 
Eggplant Caponata
Eggplant Caponata This dish is a traditional Sicilian dish. It consists of diced eggplant along with an assortment of vegetables such as onions, bell peppers , celery and tomatoes. It … Read More 
Broccoli, Sausage and Pasta
Broccoli, Sausage and Pasta This is a quick, tasty and easy recipe. Pairs well with rigatoni pasta. Can be served as a main dish with great tasting Italian bread or … Read More 
Cranberry Aperol Spritz
Cranberry Aperol Spritz The Cranberry Aperol Spritz is a delightful cocktail that combines the classic flavors of an Aperol spritz with the festive taste of cranberry, making it perfect for winter and … Read More
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Fresh Squeezed Orangeade and Lemonade
Fresh Squeezed Orangeade and Lemonade Nothing says summertime more than a freshly squeezed glass of lemonade or orangeade. There is something so refreshing and so visually appealing about these drinks. … Read More 
Antipasto vs Charcuterie
Antipasto vs Charcuterie Growing up, all of our special meals began with an antipasto platter. Today, charcuterie boards are extremely popular and serve as an appetizer as well, but what … Read More 
Pasta Making
Pasta Making Grandma had a huge macaroni board that covered the entire kitchen table. When she pulled out her macaroni board, we knew we were in for an amazing feast! … Read More 
Vivian Sciortino
Meet Vivian
“Vivian Sciortino is the heart and soul behind Nonna’s Recipe-a culinary corner of the internet that beautifully captures her love for traditional Italian cooking. Born into a family rich in Old-World traditions, Vivian grew up in a kitchen filled with the aromas of simmering tomato sauces, freshly baked bread, and her grandmother’s secrets. As a passionate home cook, she began sharing these cherished family recipes online to celebrate her heritage and ensure those timeless flavors live on. Her writing blends warm storytelling with clear, step-by-step instructions, making authentic Italian dishes like Sunday gravy, meatball sugo, and her much-loved lasagna accessible to both seasoned cooks and beginners alike. Over the years, Vivian’s approachable style and deep respect for her family’s culinary roots have won her a loyal following-turning humble, home-cooked meals into beloved traditions in kitchens around the world.”