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Michelle's Favorite Italian Cooking Essentials
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Whether you’re stocking your Italian pantry or searching for trusted kitchen essentials, you’re in the right place.
Here you’ll find the products I personally use, trust, and recommend—from authentic Italian ingredients and pasta-making essentials to everyday cookware and entertaining favorites.
I hope these favorites help you cook with confidence, gather around the table, and become favorites in your kitchen, too.
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specialty tools
Pasta-making and Italian cooking essentials
Marcato Pasta
Maker
The Marcato Atlas 150 is my favorite manual pasta roller.
KitchenAid 3-Piece Pasta Set
Roll & cut authentic, fresh pasta dough with ease.
STAINLESS STEEL PASTA POT
Makes boiling and draining pasta effortless.
Pasta Cutter Wheel
Fluted & straight wheels for perfect ravioli edges.
Wooden Gnocchi Board
Creates beautiful gnocchi & garganelli pasta.
Bialetti 6-cup Moka Express
Authentic Italian stovetop espresso maker.
Collapsible Pasta Drying Rack
An extra-large rack with 24 spokes to dry fresh pasta.
Ravioli Mold with Rolling Pin
Excellent for consistent homemade ravioli.
My Italian Pantry
Authentic Italian ingredients I always keep on hand
Italian pantry Staples
The foundation of everyday Italian cooking
caputo Semolina
Authentic, fine-ground Italian flour for fresh pasta.
Mutti Tomato Paste
Rich, traditional tube paste with deep tomato flavor.
Rummo Dried Pasta
My favorite premium dried pasta in many shapes.
Colavita Risotto Rice
This Carnaroli rice is a gold standard for making risotto.
Italian pantry gems
The ingredients that add extra depth, authenticity, and personality
Partanna Olives
Buttery, mild, Castelvetrano olives straight out of Sicily.
Giusti Balsamic
Beautifully aged balsamic from Italy’s oldest maker.
Illy ClaSsico Espresso
Smooth, classic Italian espresso coffee.
Lazzaroni Amaretti
Authentic, crisp, almond cookies made in Italy.
Italian pantry Little Luxuries
The special touches that make a meal feel memorable and indulgent
White Truffle Oil
A luxurious oil for drizzling or with risotto or gnocchi.
Dried Rose Petals
An elegant garnish for desserts and drinks.
Culinary Lavender
Buds to add floral flavor to baking dishes and cocktails.
Calabrian chili Peppers
Smoky heat to add spice to Italian dishes.
Everyday Essentials
The tools you’ll reach for constantly.
Wüsthof Knife Set
The premium knife collection I use and trust every day.
lodge dutch oven
6-quart Dutch oven, perfect for soups, sauces, & braises.
FAAY wooden spoon
A simple, timeless, and essential tool for any kitchen.
Immersion Blender
Blend silky smooth soups and sauces in just seconds.
Kitchen scale
A digital kitchen essential for precise measuring.
Microplane Zester
The best lemon zester in the business.
12-Inch cast Iron Skillet
A durable cast iron skillet built to last generations.
Mesh Strainer Set
Everyday straining, sifting, and dusting made simple.
Kitchenaid Stand Mixer
A timeless, powerful workhorse for kitchen prep.
Oxo Bench scraper
Perfect for chopping, scraping, and transferring.
Compact Blender
A compact Ninja blender for quick soups and pestos.
Digital Thermometer
Ensure proteins are cooked perfectly every single time.
Entertaining & Serveware
Hosting pieces for gatherings and celebrations.
Coupè Glasses
Elegant glasses for bubbles, cocktails, and desserts.
Wine decanter
Beautiful for serving and aerating red wine.
Limoncello Glasses
Stylish etched glasses perfect for after-dinner pours.
Cocktail Shaker
For shaking up Italian cocktails at aperitivo hour.
Serving Platters
Clean rectangle platters perfect for antipasti spreads.
Red Wine Glasses
My favorite everyday wine & spritz glasses.
Wine Chiller
Beautiful marble sleeve keeps wine perfectly chilled.
Charcuterie Accessories
Easy serving pieces for aperitivo and cheese boards.
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