Vinny DelGiudice

Cooking StyleComfort FoodPorkDairyGlutenPastaUnder 45 MinutesKid-FriendlyDinnerItalianNorth American Few meals scream comfort quite like a heaping bowl of this gnocchi in pink sauce. The ultra-cozy weeknight meal comes together in just 45 minutes. It features pillowy gnocchi, crumbles of Italian sausage, and a rustic Italian-American pink sauce made with slow-simmered tomatoes, then finished with heavy cream and Parmigiano-Reggiano.

MealAppetizersDairyGlutenEggsStove TopGame DayDeep-FrySnacksKid-FriendlyVegetarianComfort FoodItalianNorth American These golden, crispy homemade mozzarella sticks are the classic Italian-American appetizer that delivers an epic cheese pull every time! This easy appetizer recipe transforms simple ingredients into the nostalgic comfort food that’s bound to be a big hit at your next get-together. A quick freeze after dredging the mozzarella is the secret to stress-free frying.

This week in Real Italian, Real Fast we’re making Polpette di Melanzane al Sugo. This easy weeknight meal is made with tender fried eggplant meatballs simmered in a marinara sauce. The fried eggplant balls are made with boiled eggplant combined with fresh parsley, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.