Giada’s 15 Best Comfort Food Recipes of All Time

Classic Italian Lasagna

Sometimes, traditional is the only way to go.

Chicken Marsala Meatballs

When you can’t decide between your two favorite dishes (the struggle is real).

Orzo Pasta Salad

Bonus: This packs up perfectly for a potluck dinner or not-sad desk lunches all week long.

Stuffed Chicken Parmesan

Everything’s more delicious when you stuff it with mozz and basil.

Roasted Butternut Squash Ravioli

Yes, that means making pasta from scratch. (You can do it, we promise.)

Lightened-Up Alfredo

Get the comfort without all the calories.

Rice Pudding with Vanilla Bean, Orange and Rum

Just like your mom used to make...plus a little boozy kick.

Winter Minestrone

On our agenda for the next snow day.

Penne with Braised Short Ribs

Talk about fork tender.

Lemon Ricotta Cookies with Lemon Glaze

All the flavor of a dense Italian cheesecake, in cookie form.

Chicken Cacciatore

Serve over a big pile of buttery noodles for maximum effect.

Bruschetta with Gorgonzola Cheese and Honey

Sign us up.

Chicken Piccata

Easy enough for a weeknight, classy enough for company.

Pasta e Fagioli

Warm, savory and best covered in a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, as all good comfort food should be.

Panna Cotta with Fresh Berries

An elegant end to any meal.