These are 5 authentic Italian recipes from my husband Chef Daniele Panella. Chef Daniele is private, professional Italian chef from Florence, Italy (you can find him at chefdaniele.com), operating in Austin, Texas.

He wrote some recipes containing some of the simple secrets of Italian cooking. In this recipe PDF you will the authentic Italian recipes for

Eggplant Parmigiana - This is one of the most famous Italian dishes in the U.S. There are many variations to the recipe, but this is the tried and trusted method. The original recipe calls for caciocavallo cheese, but it is hard to find in the US. Therefore, I opted for a mix of provolone (similar in taste) and mozzarella instead.

Pizza making - this comes with a video on how to knead the dough (important). Making pizza at home is not an easy task.
However, with attention to details, a lot of patience and practice, your hard work will be rewarded in the form of a really good and flavorful crust. Let me start by saying that I don't believe there is such a thing as the perfect pizza recipe: mine is the result of 10 years of experimenting with many different ones.

2 Pestos - There will be two pesto recipes, 1 walnut/pecan and one traditional basil

Handmade Tagliatelle - How to make the dough, roll it out and cook it

The perfect fresh tomato sauce- simple, delicious and doesn't take much time and tastes like summer!

Bonus: everyday cooking tips - these are tips for cooking everyday dry pasta, canned tomatoes,