We’re ‘Nonnamaxxing’ This Year With All Our Favorite Classic Italian Recipes

Fri, May 22, 2026 at 6:54 PM UTC

‘Nonnamaxxing’—Our Best Italian RecipesEmily Hlavac Green

(Emily Hlavac Green)

‘Proteinmaxxing’ this, ‘fibermaxxing’ that, we’re getting down to what’s really important: ‘Nonnamaxxing’. Everybody loves their nonna, and everybody knows that their nonna is the best cook in the world—sorry, other people’s nonnas. With this in mind, who wouldn’t want to try their hand at the nonna lifestyle? We’re talking good old-fashioned Italian recipes made with plenty of love and only the best ingredients. From pastas to meatballs and stews, these 16 classic Italian and Italian-American recipes are the perfect way to channel Nonna no matter the occasion.