Everything in the Italian way of life is intended to foster and appreciate connection - connection between people, and connection between people and the land and the traditions that bring the food to our tables and celebrations. Let this guide help you to embrace every shared moment together and celebrate the holidays like an Italian.

From food writer and cookbook author extraordinaire, we're proud to present Katie Workman's holiday favorite. Using rigatoni instead of flat noodles and dollops of fresh ricotta, this gorgeous holiday pasta recipe is like an unstructured lasagna, only better.

Vibrant, balanced and beautiful, this holiday salad is exactly what you need to round out your Italian holiday spread. Featuring kale, roasted squash, burrata and pomegranates, it could even be your holiday lunch go-to.

Velvety smooth and luscious, this creamy pumpkin Ditalini pasta is everything you could want from a bowl of comforting pasta. The perfect fall recipe, savor every mouthful of autumnal bliss.

If you've had the pleasure of traveling through Sicily, you've certainly come across the islands most iconic dish: eggplant caponata. Spread onto crusty ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar this caponata sandwich will transport you to Sicily with just one bite.

In the peak of tomato season, it can be difficult to stray from simply slicing your heirloom tomatoes and serving them fresh with a drizzle of great olive oil and exceptional sea salt. Baked in the buttery embrace of a crostata crust, this heirloom tomato galette might just make you rethink how you savor tomato season.

Ah, lasagna. With layers of gorgeous sauce, creamy bechamel and savory cheese held together by perfect noodles, lasagna is the epitome of Italian comfort food. Made with spinach, broccolini and fennel pesto, this green lasagna will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about lasagna.

Adding roasty, umami-rich depth, Jerusalem artichokes are the star of the show in this bucatini pasta recipe. With punchy Italian Nepitella and earthy Oregano Flowers thrown into the mix, this is a simple pasta recipe you'll want to keep in your back pocket for your weeknight rotation.