Easter is a very important holiday in Italy, and like most Italian holidays it revolves around both the church and holiday food specialties. Easter in Italy is a Christian based holiday, which begins on Palm Sunday, and culminates the following week on Easter Sunday. Easter Monday also known as Pasquetta, or Little Easter, is also celebrated with family which brings the Easter season to an end. On Easter Monday, often Easter leftovers are enjoyed in a more informal setting, or everyone heads outside to enjoy the spring warmth and picnics with family and friends. Here are a few Italian recipes that would be perfect for your Easter celebrations. Some recipes are traditional Easter recipes, while others showcase seasonal ingredients for spring. Either click on the image in the slideshow, or on the links below to see the complete recipes.
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First Course
Sausage & Artichoke Lasagna
Asparagus Frittata
Pasta With Asparagus Cream Sauce
Creamy Risotto With Wild Asparagus
Shepherd’s Pasta With Ricotta & Sausage
Torta di Erbe – Country Egg & Greens Tart
Risotto With Spring Peas, Ham & Fontina
Spring Farro Salad With Fennel
Lasagna Primavera
Mini Frittata with Spinach, Sun-dried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
Breads & Tarts
Casatiello – Neapolitan Easter Bread
Pizza Chena
Prosciutto Cheese Bread
Spinach & Ricotta Tart
Torta Pasqualina
Cinnamon Orange Buns
Main Course
Pancetta Wrapped Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Lamb Chops With Mint Pesto
Roast Chicken With Lemon, Garlic & Rosemary
Pork Tenderloin In Garlic Sauce
Roast Spring Lamb
Slow Roasted Salmon With Caramelized Tomatoes
Sides
Asparagus With Quick Hollandaise
Mixed Green & Wax Beans With Onions & Peppers
Sweet And Sour Beets & Onions
Golden Braised Artichokes With Garlic & Mint
Spring Peas With Mint
Roasted Baby Carrots With Orange & Honey
Creamy Scalloped Potatoes With Artichokes
Raw Cauliflower Salad With Radicchio, Pistachios, & Golden Raisins
Kale & Brussels Sprouts Salad
Desserts
Meyer Lemon Olive Oil Cake
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Italian Lemon Almond Tart
Limoncello Tiramisu
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele