Italian Cooking Guide

Introduction

Hy-Vee Cooking Guide

Hy-Vee Test Kitchen

A tavola non si invecchia mai.
"You never grow old at the dinner table."

Say Ciao!

Say Ciao to Italia is back at Hy-Vee. We're proud to offer even more Italian-crafted Gustare Vita products, in addition to specialty Italian foods you can only find at Hy-Vee.

Ingredients Imported from Italy

Pesto to the rescue

Pesto, as we know it, is an aromatic blend of fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, Parmesan, and a squeeze of lemon. We like to call it a superpower food, since it has the ability to rescue pasta, sandwiches, and appetizers from being ordinary.

Dinner in two ingredients...

Fine Italian dining without fine dining prices. Imported from Italy and exclusively at Hy-Vee, Gustare Vita products are crafted by Italian growers, makers, and artisans using methods that honor long-standing traditions. So if you want to keep dinner simple, delicious, and affordable, just pick up a jar of sauce, a package of pasta, and voila! Or, if you’re feeling fancy, try one of our authentic Italian dishes featuring Gustare Vita pasta sauce.

Make it a gnocchi night

Gnocchi are soft, pillowing potato dumplings traditional in Italian cooking. Try tossing them with pesto or a drizzle of olive oil and lemon. For a heartier meal, top with a homemade Tuscan-Style Tomato Sauce.

Served with an Italian twist

Make your next cocktail sparkle with Gustare Vita blood orange Italian soda. Enjoy these mixed beverages with vodka or tequila, or leave out the alcohol for a refreshing sparkling sip.

A Full Italian Menu

Bring a taste of Italy to your table with an authentic dish for each course. Start with a savory charcuterie board or appetizer before your main entrée, and finish your meal with decadent desserts and red wine.

Cured Meats
Specialty Cheese
Delicious Extras

Learn How to Build a Charcuterie Board

Italian Desserts to Love

Chianti
Chianti wines have many different classifications ranging from Classico to Superiore, and their flavors often include tart, spicy and herbaceous notes.
Brunello di Montalcino
Often compared to Pinot Noir, this wine contains smooth tannins and has a ripe fruit-forward flavor. Pair with grilled meats, game and aged cheese.
Barbera
Barbera pairs well with just about anything you throw at it. Interestingly enough, this wine drastically changes in flavor the more it's aged.

See Wines & Pairings

All Things Italian

Find recommendations for cured meats, charcuterie-worthy cheeses, authentic ingredients, and artisan bread.

Asiago Cheese is one of Hy-Vee’s most popular focaccias, and it’s not hard to taste why. Each loaf is topped with 2 ounces of cheese and baked until the cheese is crisp and golden.

Hy-Vee Recipes and Ideas

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