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A Taste of Italy: Traditional Italian Lunch Recipes

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If you're looking for a classic Italian lunch recipe, we've got a great selection of lunchtime dishes from Italy to kick-off your midday meal in style.

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Incredible Italian Lunch Recipes

From Sorrento’s sun-blushed shores to Rome’s rustic trattorias, these Italian lunch recipes are a symphony of vibrant and exciting flavours and ingredients.

Tme-honoured classics include pasta puttanesca, chicken cacciatore and the ultimate comfort food, a hearty minestrone with rice and beans. A light and breezy chicken and basil pesto salad or a velvet-smooth cream of broccoli soup with roasted garlic crostini are perfect for summer, while if you’re looking for indulgent Italian lunch ideas, push the boat out with a truly decadent brown butter risotto with lobster.

Enjoy la dolce vita in your own kitchen with these incredible Italian lunch recipes.

Featured Italian Lunch Recipes

There are so many great Italian lunch recipes out there. But which ones are the best? Here's a selection of our favourites:

Genovese-style Artichokes

Bucatini marinara with sausage

Parmigiano Reggiano Minestrone

Mixed Green Salad with Parmesan Crisps

Heirloom Tomato Caprese Salad

Bowtie Pasta with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Northern Italian trattoria burger

Mini Italian Pub Burgers

Sophie Cooks Authentic & Rustic Italian Stuffed Aubergines | Sophie Grigson: Slice of Italy

Sophie Grigson has moved to Puglia, and gets to enjoy an authentic stuffed aubergine recipe with her Italian neighbour before making a light lunch ahead of siesta time.

Sausage Pizza Cones

Take that slice to go! Made from crisp flour tortillas, these easy cones can be shaped ahead and filled just before serving.

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Delicious Italian Lunch Dishes

Whether you're looking for simple Italian lunch recipes or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.

This collection of Italian lunch dishes offers classic culinary inspiration. From the mouthwatering magic of a traditional prosciutto and arugula pizza to the tantalising tastes of a crostata with mushrooms and pancetta, our Italian lunch ideas are true to Italy’s world-famous culinary heritage. Whether its classic northern Italian trattoria burgers, a tried-and-tested turkey lasagne or mouthwatering meatball subs, there’s options for every occasion. For a bellissimo brunch, organic grilled asparagus with a perfectly poached egg, Parmigiano and lemon zest, or a mushroom and Cheddar cheese frittata with a rocket salad is Italy on a plate! These Italian lunch recipes are a kaleidoscope of delectable delights.