No one is alone in wondering what to cook for dinner tonight!
For Nonna, every meal starts with the occasion. She thinks about the atmosphere she wants to create, the delicious Italian ingredients she can use up to avoid waste, and how much time everyone has to gather, eat and enjoy a meal together at the table.
On a slow Sunday, Nonna will dedicate time and patience to creating an Italian Sunday secondo such as Red Wine Roasted Lamb Shanks. During the week, it’s all about making the most of what’s in the fridge, using simple ingredients and a little intuition to create dishes the family will love– whether it is a colourful Niçoise-Style Pasta Salad, an ultimate lasagna or something to surprise, such as Gnocchi with Butter Beans alla Vodka.
Although Spaghetti Bolognese is simple to make and a firm family favourite, one-pan meals and salad dishes are just as quick and easy. For a nutritious dish full of colour and flavour, 5 Bean Salad can be whipped up in minutes, using Napolina’s canned Five Bean Salad with crunchy vegetables, Olive Oil and seasoning.
For effortless midweek inspiration, Napolina Flavour Boosters and Flavoured Olive Oils help bring authentic Italian taste to the table with minimal fuss. Whether you’re elevating a Smoky Paprika and Chorizo macaroni, a traditional Macaroni Cheese, or creating a comforting 10-minute Gnocchi Cacio e Pepe, they’re a simple way to transform everyday ingredients into something special.
Nonna’s Ideas For An Easy Dinner Tonight
For easy Italian cooking, or a quick dish for one, Nonna suggests:
- Creamy Cheesy Penne – to feed the family in under 20 minutes
- The easiest pasta dish – Penne Alla Caprese
- Spicy Italian Beans with Focaccia
- Simple 5 Bean Pasta Salad
- No Cook Tomato, Salted Ricotta and Lemon Rigatoni
Nonna’s Family Dinners
Nonna loves nothing more than bringing people together around the table. She knows exactly how to satisfy every appetite, from little ones to grown-ups, with comforting dishes that never fail to please. From a bubbling pasta bake to a hearty ragù, Nonna always has a few trusted family favourites up her sleeve, ready to turn any meal into a moment worth savouring.
- Rigatoni Con Carne to shake things up from traditional pasta dishes
- Nonna’s Macaroni, a tasty Neapolitan legend that satisfies all taste buds and tummies
- A rustic BBQ Grilled Vegetable Caponata Rigatoni
- Spring Linguine with Asparagus and Peas to get your greens
- Molten Meatball and Marinara Mozzarella Bake for comfort food at its best
Nonna’s Choices For Dinner Tonight – with a Twist
Need something to shake up your dinner routine? When cooking, Nonna blends her creativity and intuition with generations of knowledge and Italian food wisdom.
- For an elevated pasta dish, try Italian Sausage, Nduja and Truffle Pasta
- If you have a slow cooker, you can opt for a luxurious ragu, such as Slow Cooker Neapolitan Ragu
- An iconic Seafood Pasta Marinara
- For a showstopper dish, try Creamy Polenta with Slow-Cooked Venison
- A Clam Linguine inspired by La Festa dei Sette Pesci
If you need some Italian cooking wisdom, explore Nonna’s Tips or delve into more of Napolina’s Italian recipes.
