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.

While ham hock delivers just the right touch of smoke and salt to this ham, white bean and ditalini pasta soup, the aromatic and smooth broth makes it irresistably comforting.

Roasted and pureed into a velvety sauce, this vegetarian butternut squash spaghetti is the perfect weeknight meal. After all, what says fall more than pumpkins?

With a delicate creamy base, this tagliatelle recipe delivers comfort in every bite. From seared pork sausage to slightly bitter kale and herbaceous sweet pesto, savory every mouthful of this savory and healthful tagliatelle.

Using sweet kabocha squash as the base for this velvety Italian pumpkin soup, Aglio e Oglio seasoning adds a delightfully savory Italian twist to the comforting flavors of fall.

Foraging for mushrooms is ritualistic and requires immense patience. After hours spent tromping through mushroom territory, you may come home bearing pounds, ounces, or none of the marvelous treasure. Filled with the earthy nuances of wild fungi, this mushroom risotto balances rich textures with umami flavors with a bright pop of lemon, fresh herbs, and aromatic fennel pollen. A wonderful dish to serve throughout the year, it is particularly nice during the holiday season.