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    Pizza Quattro Formaggi

    Pizza · Lombardy

    Pizza Quattro Formaggi

    A golden crust and four beautifully balanced cheeses make Pizza Quattro Formaggi a wonderfully indulgent Italian classic. This white version pairs mozzarella with Gorgonzola DOP, Fontina DOP and Grana Padano DOP for creamy, tangy richness without tomato.

    114 min

    Orecchiette Cime di Rapa-style with Anchovies

    Pasta · Puglia

    Orecchiette Cime di Rapa-style with Anchovies

    Puglian orecchiette meet tender cime di rapa, anchovies, garlic and chilli in a deeply savoury sauce made glossy with pasta water. Finish with toasted breadcrumbs for a traditional touch of crunch.

    35 min

    Veal Saltimbocca

    Secondo · Lazio

    Veal Saltimbocca

    Veal saltimbocca is a classic Lazio secondo: tender veal, Italian Ham DOP Aged 24 Months and fresh sage, finished with a glossy butter-and-white-wine sauce. It is quick cooking with unmistakably Roman character.

    25 min

    Penne alla Vodka

    Pasta · Italy (1980s)

    Penne alla Vodka

    Penne alla Vodka brings together tomato, cream and a measured splash of vodka in a silky, rose-coloured sauce. This Italian 1980s favourite is all about balance: gentle sweetness, a little chilli and perfectly al dente pasta.

    30 min

    Stuffed Peppers Antipasto Board

    Antipasto · Southern Italy

    Stuffed Peppers Antipasto Board

    Sweet roasted peppers filled with breadcrumbs, olives, capers and anchovies bring Southern Italian flavour to this generous antipasto board. Serve them with creamy burrata and focaccia for a colourful start to a shared meal.

    60 min

    Grana & Balsamic Risotto-style Tagliolini

    Pasta · Emilia-Romagna

    Grana & Balsamic Risotto-style Tagliolini

    Silky fresh tagliolini meet Grana Padano and a few drops of Modena balsamic in this Emilia-Romagna-inspired pasta. A quick risotto-style finish creates a creamy sauce without cream.

    18 min

    Conchiglioni with Sausage Ragù

    Pasta · Umbria

    Conchiglioni with Sausage Ragù

    Generous pasta shells catch a rich sausage ragù in this Umbrian-inspired dish. Our version uses Piedmontese Fassona beef sausage in place of the pork sausage more typical of Umbria.

    50 min

    Culatello & Parmigiano Tagliere

    Antipasto · Emilia-Romagna

    Culatello & Parmigiano Tagliere

    Culatello & Parmigiano Tagliere is an Emilia-Romagna antipasto built on exceptional cured pork, aged cheese and bread. This catalogue-ready version pairs Culatello di Zibello DOP with Grana Padano DOP, an authentic regional alternative to the unavailable Parmigiano Reggiano.

    25 min

    Asiago & Pancetta Polenta Bites

    Snack · Veneto

    Asiago & Pancetta Polenta Bites

    Golden polenta bites topped with Asiago DOP and crisp pancetta bring the comforting flavours of Veneto to aperitivo time. Firmly set polenta gives you crisp edges, a tender centre and a sturdy base for the savoury topping.

    120 min

    Tortellini-style Mortadella Cream Pasta

    Pasta · Emilia-Romagna

    Tortellini-style Mortadella Cream Pasta

    This tortellini-style mortadella cream pasta brings the flavours of an Emilian filling to fresh tagliatelle: fragrant mortadella, Parmigiano Reggiano and a whisper of nutmeg. It is a quick, unfilled interpretation—not traditional tortellini.

    20 min

    Pizza with Italian Ham & Rocket

    Pizza · Emilia

    Pizza with Italian Ham & Rocket

    Crisp-edged pizza meets silky Italian Ham DOP Aged 24 Months, peppery rocket and shavings of Parmigiano Reggiano. Bake the tomato-and-mozzarella base first, then add the delicate toppings just before serving.

    120 min

    Linguine alla Puttanesca

    Pasta · Campania

    Linguine alla Puttanesca

    Briny olives, capers and garlic turn Linguine alla Puttanesca into a bold Campanian classic. Our Home Made Tomato Sauce keeps this two-person recipe quick without changing its essential character.

    25 min

    Lasagna Bianca with Porcini

    Pasta · Piedmont

    Lasagna Bianca with Porcini

    Tender pasta, fragrant porcini and melting Fontina meet in this golden lasagna bianca, inspired by Piedmont’s woodland flavours. A silky besciamella brings every layer together without a drop of tomato.

    90 min

    Tiramisu Coffee Cups

    Dessert · Veneto

    Tiramisu Coffee Cups

    These tiramisu coffee cups layer espresso-soaked savoiardi with silky mascarpone cream, finished with bitter cocoa. A spoonable taste of Veneto, with 25 minutes of preparation followed by at least 6 hours in the fridge.

    25 min

    Italian Burger, Fassona & Fontina

    Secondo · Piedmont

    Italian Burger, Fassona & Fontina

    Lean Piedmontese Fassona beef meets melting Fontina DOP in this Italian burger, served without a bun as a simple secondo. A hot pan, thinly sliced cheese and a lightly dressed rocket salad keep the ingredients centre stage.

    20 min

    Bucatini with Pancetta & Tomato

    Pasta · Lazio

    Bucatini with Pancetta & Tomato

    Bucatini with pancetta and tomato brings the bold, savoury flavours of Lazio to your table, finished with Pecorino Romano. This home-style variation uses pancetta tesa rather than the guanciale of traditional amatriciana.

    30 min

    Fontina Fonduta

    Antipasto · Aosta Valley

    Fontina Fonduta

    Fontina fonduta is Valle d’Aosta’s silky antipasto: genuine Fontina DOP gently melted with milk, butter and egg yolks. Serve it warm with a little polenta for a wonderfully comforting Alpine starter.

    275 min

    Coppa, Burrata & Figs

    Antipasto · Emilia-Romagna

    Coppa, Burrata & Figs

    Silky coppa, creamy burrata and ripe figs make an effortless Italian antipasto, finished with a restrained drizzle of balsamic cream. Inspired by Emilia-Romagna’s salumi tradition, this no-cook plate lets three excellent ingredients shine.

    15 min

    Truffle Salami Carbonara

    Pasta · Umbria

    Truffle Salami Carbonara

    Fresh tagliolini, truffle salami and Pecorino Romano come together in a silky, cream-free carbonara. This Umbrian-inspired variation pairs the region’s love of truffles and cured pork with Roman carbonara technique.

    18 min

    Mozzarella in Carrozza at Home

    Snack · Campania

    Mozzarella in Carrozza at Home

    Golden bread, molten mozzarella and a delicate egg coating: mozzarella in carrozza is Campania’s wonderfully simple fried snack. Make it at home with well-drained Italian mozzarella—the secret to a crisp shell without leaks.

    62 min

    Pumpkin & Pancetta Orecchiette

    Pasta · Northern Italy

    Pumpkin & Pancetta Orecchiette

    Sweet pumpkin, crisp pancetta and aged Parmigiano Reggiano turn orecchiette into a comforting autumn pasta. The sauce becomes silky through softened pumpkin and starchy pasta water—no cream needed.

    50 min

    Amatriciana Pizza Bianca

    Pizza · Lazio

    Amatriciana Pizza Bianca

    Amatriciana Pizza Bianca brings guanciale, Pecorino Romano and black pepper to a crisp, tomato-free pizza. This Lazio-inspired variation keeps the topping simple, letting rendered pork fat and sharp sheep’s-milk cheese do the work.

    100 min

    Gorgonzola & Walnut Penne

    Pasta · Lombardy

    Gorgonzola & Walnut Penne

    Creamy Gorgonzola, toasted walnuts and ridged penne make a deeply comforting pasta with a Lombard soul. A little milk and pasta water bring the sauce together—no cream needed.

    25 min

    Porchetta Panino

    Snack · Lazio

    Porchetta Panino

    Porchetta panino is Lazio’s gloriously simple snack: fragrant roast pork tucked into bread, with nothing to distract from the filling. Our version pairs ready-cooked porchetta with warm focaccia for two generous panini.

    11 min

    Tagliatelle with Porcini

    Pasta · Tuscany

    Tagliatelle with Porcini

    Silky tagliatelle, fragrant porcini and a little parsley: this Tuscan woodland classic needs no cream. Make it with fresh pasta and dried porcini, with ingredients available for delivery across Hong Kong.

    45 min

    Ossobuco-style Bone Marrow on Toast

    Antipasto · Lombardy

    Ossobuco-style Bone Marrow on Toast

    Roasted beef marrow meets bright lemon, parsley and garlic gremolata on crisp focaccia toast. This Lombardy-inspired antipasto borrows the signature finish of ossobuco alla milanese—not its slow braise.

    40 min

    Pizza Diavola with 'Nduja

    Pizza · Calabria

    Pizza Diavola with 'Nduja

    Bring Calabrian heat to pizza night with fiery ’nduja, tomato and creamy Italian mozzarella on a hand-stretched base. Get the key ingredients from The Italian Club Hong Kong, with delivery across Hong Kong via SF Express and Lalamove.

    99 min

    Linguine with Anchovies & Breadcrumbs

    Pasta · Calabria

    Linguine with Anchovies & Breadcrumbs

    Linguine with anchovies and golden breadcrumbs is Calabrian pantry cooking at its best: savoury, gently fiery and wonderfully economical. A glossy anchovy sauce coats the pasta, while toasted bread adds the final crunch.

    25 min

    Mascarpone & Balsamic Strawberries

    Dessert · Emilia-Romagna

    Mascarpone & Balsamic Strawberries

    Sweet strawberries, softly stirred mascarpone and a delicate balsamic drizzle make an effortless Italian dessert. This no-cook recipe celebrates Emilia-Romagna’s strawberry-and-balsamic pairing with just five ingredients.

    20 min

    Pasta alla Norma-style Penne

    Pasta · Sicily

    Pasta alla Norma-style Penne

    Golden fried aubergine, tomato and basil bring Sicily to this Pasta alla Norma-style Penne. Aged Tuscan pecorino replaces the traditional ricotta salata in this clearly labelled variation.

    50 min

    Fassona Sausage & Polenta

    Secondo · Piedmont

    Fassona Sausage & Polenta

    Golden Fassona beef sausage, soft polenta and rosemary-scented pan juices make a comforting Piedmontese-style secondo. Instant polenta brings this northern Italian pairing to the table without the long stirring.

    40 min

    Salami & Cheese Tagliere

    Antipasto · All Italy

    Salami & Cheese Tagliere

    A proper Italian tagliere needs no cooking: just good salumi, well-cut cheese and bread. This salami and cheese board pairs Milano and Felino with Asiago DOP and Montasio DOP for a generous antipasto for four.

    30 min

    Stuffed Conchiglioni al Forno

    Pasta · Southern Italy

    Stuffed Conchiglioni al Forno

    Generous pasta shells filled with ricotta, mozzarella and basil, nestled in tomato sauce and baked until bubbling: conchiglioni al forno bring Southern Italian Sunday cooking to your table. A golden Pecorino Romano crust finishes this comforting family dish.

    75 min

    Tagliolini with Butter & Parmigiano

    Pasta · Emilia-Romagna

    Tagliolini with Butter & Parmigiano

    Silky tagliolini, good butter and 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano turn three simple ingredients into a beautifully balanced pasta. This Emilia-Romagna-inspired preparation gets its creamy finish from starchy pasta water—not cream.

    13 min

    Polenta Concia

    Primo · Aosta Valley

    Polenta Concia

    Polenta Concia is the Aosta Valley’s answer to cold-weather comfort: soft maize polenta enriched with melting Fontina DOP and butter. This quick version uses instant polenta while keeping the dish’s traditional Alpine character.

    25 min

    Classic Lasagna Bolognese

    Pasta · Emilia-Romagna

    Classic Lasagna Bolognese

    Classic Lasagna Bolognese layers delicate egg pasta with rich ragù, silky besciamella and Parmigiano Reggiano. Our ready-made Bolognese sauce brings this Emilia-Romagna favourite within easy reach of your home kitchen.

    85 min

    Penne all'Arrabbiata

    Pasta · Lazio

    Penne all'Arrabbiata

    Penne all’Arrabbiata brings together tomato, garlic and fiery peperoncino in one beautifully simple Lazio classic. This version uses The Italian Club’s Home Made Tomato Sauce for a quick route to a properly finished pasta.

    25 min

    Veal Milanese

    Secondo · Lombardy

    Veal Milanese

    Golden breadcrumbs, tender veal and clarified butter: Veal Milanese is Lombardy’s beautifully simple secondo. Serve it with a separate rocket and Grana Padano salad, keeping the traditional crust strictly cheese-free.

    35 min

    Mortadella & Pistachio Focaccia

    Snack · Emilia-Romagna

    Mortadella & Pistachio Focaccia

    Warm focaccia, silky mortadella and crushed pistachios make an irresistible Italian merenda. This simple filled focaccia celebrates Emilia-Romagna’s mortadella without hiding its delicate flavour.

    15 min

    Porcini Risotto-style Tagliolini

    Pasta · Piedmont

    Porcini Risotto-style Tagliolini

    Porcini Risotto-style Tagliolini pairs delicate egg pasta with woodland mushrooms, butter and aged Parmigiano. A brief risottata finish in the pan creates a silky sauce without cream.

    40 min

    Orecchiette with 'Nduja & Burrata

    Pasta · Puglia/Calabria

    Orecchiette with 'Nduja & Burrata

    Calabrian 'nduja brings smoky chilli heat to orecchiette, while torn Puglian burrata adds a cool, milky finish. Cherry tomatoes and starchy pasta water turn the spicy pork into a glossy sauce that nestles inside every little ear.

    30 min

    Spaghetti-style Linguine alla Carbonara

    Pasta · Lazio

    Spaghetti-style Linguine alla Carbonara

    Linguine alla carbonara brings together guanciale, Pecorino Romano, eggs and black pepper in a silky sauce—without cream. This long-pasta variation follows Lazio’s classic carbonara technique, with the three Italian essentials available for delivery across Hong Kong.

    30 min

    Classic Tiramisu

    Dessert · Veneto

    Classic Tiramisu

    Classic tiramisù layers coffee-dipped savoiardi with silky mascarpone cream and a fine dusting of cocoa. This Veneto-style version keeps the essentials: egg yolks, no whipped cream and no alcohol.

    30 min

    Pizza Margherita at Home

    Pizza · Campania

    Pizza Margherita at Home

    Bring a taste of Campania home with Pizza Margherita: a hand-stretched base, tomato, Italian-milk mozzarella and fresh basil. The Italian Club Hong Kong delivers the dough, pizza sauce and mozzarella across Hong Kong via SF Express and Lalamove.

    110 min

    Polenta with Gorgonzola

    Primo · Lombardy

    Polenta with Gorgonzola

    Soft golden polenta meets melting Gorgonzola DOP in this comforting Lombard primo. Just a little butter and careful stirring bring the two together—no cream needed.

    20 min

    Pasta alla Gricia

    Pasta · Lazio

    Pasta alla Gricia

    Pasta alla Gricia is Lazio’s glorious combination of guanciale, Pecorino Romano and black pepper, brought together with starchy pasta water. These bucatini turn three exceptional ingredients into a glossy sauce—without cream, butter or oil.

    30 min

    Burrata, Italian Ham & Balsamic

    Antipasto · Puglia/Emilia

    Burrata, Italian Ham & Balsamic

    Creamy burrata, delicate folds of Italian Ham DOP Aged 24 Months and a few drops of Modena balsamic make an elegant, no-cook antipasto. This Puglia–Emilia pairing lets three excellent ingredients do the work.

    15 min

    Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese

    Pasta · Emilia-Romagna

    Tagliatelle al Ragù Bolognese

    Wide ribbons of fresh tagliatelle, rich ragù and a final snowfall of Parmigiano Reggiano: this is Bologna’s classic pasta pairing. Our ready-made Bolognese sauce brings it together quickly, without shortcuts in the finishing technique.

    20 min

    Cacio e Pepe

    Pasta · Lazio

    Cacio e Pepe

    Roman simplicity at its finest: bucatini, Pecorino Romano DOP and freshly crushed black pepper become a silky cacio e pepe without cream or butter. Order the Italian essentials from The Italian Club for delivery across Hong Kong.

    25 min