If you are looking for Italian Easter recipes to inspire your Easter Sunday celebration, Italian Spoon have it covered. Entertaining in your home for special occasions like Easter is a way to show love for the family and friends. Traditional Easter meals vary among regions in Italy but there are two foods you can expect to find on the menu regardless of the location – lamb and eggs, actually make that three ingredients, including chocolate as well. One of the most traditional Easter dishes is Torta Pasqualina (savoury Easter cake) containing Pasta Brisè (shortcrust pastry dough), spinach and eggs and is absolutely delicious. Read our blog to plan an feast like an Italian and bring a piece of beautiful Italy to your Easter dining table.

Italian Pasqua (Easter) menu 2022

The first rule for an Italian feast is to create super impressive food but keep it simple. It is important to select the right dishes to serve at your lunch or dinner party. This means choosing dishes that can be pre-cooked and are not too elaborate. When entertaining for guests, ideally, cook recipes that you have made before to reduce room for error. You also need to consider your timing for kitchen equipment and space you have in the fridge. Try to prepare as many dishes as possible in advance and refrigerate. That way, you can focus on pouring drinks and enjoying your guests’ company rather than being stuck in the kitchen. Desserts are a must and an Easter meal would not be complete without coffee and Colomba Pasquale (Dove Easter cake). The dove is a Christian symbol which originated from the story of Noah, who after the flood dispatched a dove to find dry land. The dove returned with an olive branch in its beak. Since then, the Dove was recognized as a symbol of peace. You might want your guests to bring food which is very Italian. If this is the case, make sure the invitations are very specific to guide your guests on what food to bring. For example, let guests know if you need them to bring sides or dessert. Consider what your family members/friends will be bringing (which you will have asked them in advance). You can then fill in the gaps. Now to the Easter menu suggestions for 2022 to add a the ‘Pasqua’ to your dining table. Even if you are lucky enough to have been invited to celebrate at a family member or friend’s house this Easter, the Italian way is to prepare a dish and bring it to share.

Antipasti:

                        Ultimate antipasto platter Torta Pasqualina (savoury Easter cake) Baccalà mantecato alla veneziana (creamed salted cod)

Primi piatti (First Courses):

              Traditional meat lasagne Ricotta and basil cannelloni

Secondi piatti (Second courses):

              Lamb shanks with Parmesan Polenta Lamb Meatloaf

Contorni sfiziosi (Delicious side dishes):

                        Fennel and blood orange salad Italian roasted potatoes Peas with onion, carrot and pancetta

Dolci (Italian Desserts):

              Chocolate Easter tart Best ever Tiramisù Coffee served with Colomba Pasquale (Dove Easter cake).     Entertaining like an Italian is also about keeping your guest’s glasses and plates full. It is a big job so make sure your glass is also full! Buona Pasqua a tutti – Happy Easter to all Vanessa and Simone Bottaro @ Italian Spoon

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Vanessa Bottaro

Author, Founder and Creative Director at Italian Spoon

In my eyes, Italian cuisine is love on a plate.

Vanessa is Creative Director of the Italian Spoon website and Author of The Italian entertaining cookbook, a collection of home-style Italian recipes and tips for entertaining in true Italian-style. In addition to cooking and taking photographs, Vanessa writes the recipes and blogs to bring the love of Italian cooking to life! The collection of recipes and blogs on the website have been inspired by travels to Italy and desire to share what she has learnt from the great ‘Mamma’s and ‘Nonna’s in her life!

Vanessa is an entrepreneur and wife to husband Simone and the mother of two beautiful kids Dante and Mia. Even so she was born and lives in Melbourne Australia, Vanessa has a deep connection to Italy. Perhaps it is the food, or maybe it is because it is the place where Vanessa met the love of her life, Simone to whom she has been happily married for so many years.

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