Provolone Cheese

Italian Mac and Cheese

The cheeses that make this mac and cheese distinctly Italian are gooey Fontina and provola and, of course, grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano to tie it all together. There is a great selection of Italian tubular pastas to choose from, but I like either pipette (little pipes) or gomiti (Italian-style elbows) for this recipe.

Italian

Wedding Soup

The little meatballs make this a hearty soup that is a meal in itself. To make it even heartier, you could add a handful of rice or a small pasta shape, like orzo or ditalini. A tip: preseasoned sausage meat also makes a quick and easy base for meatballs. This soup is also known as zuppa di matrimonio.

Italian

Grilled Cheese and Fried Egg Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese and Fried Egg Sandwiches

Whole Stuffed Artichokes Braised in White Wine

In these stuffed artichokes, the provolone melts into each bite, and the soppressata adds more depth of flavor. Though we've given a regular-pot method, there's nothing like the tenderness the leaves acquire in a pressure cooker, which cooks the artichokes in a fraction of the time.

Grilled Cheese and Fried Egg Sandwiches

Indulgent grilled cheese sandwiches with crispy pancetta, melted provolone, and a fried egg on top.

Muffuletta Sandwich

This Muffuletta Sandwich recipe uses store-bought ingredients for a quick and delicious result. The combination of pesto, olive salad, artichoke hearts, turkey, ham, salami, and provolone cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying sandwich.