Instant Italian With Anna Gass

Extra virgin olive oil takes center stage as Anna whips up midnight pasta, a classic spaghetti dish Italians serve to guests at the end of the night.

Anna shows just how irresistible cheese can be in two dishes.

Anna whips up two cozy casseroles perfect for chilly nights.

Anna serves up two brunch showstoppers, starting with her cherry and cheese brioche bake, a hearty French-toast-style dish filled with cream cheese, cherries, and citrus.

Not sure what to do with leftover rice? Anna transforms it into two show-stopping dishes.

Anna shows how to make decadent tiramisu brownies by combining hazelnut paste, melted chocolate, and a light whipped cream mixture.

Not sure what to do with leftover rice? Anna transforms it into two show-stopping dishes. She reinvents an Italian classic with arancini casserole, a cheesy, prosciutto-packed bake that tastes just like a rice ball. She then fires up the wok for carbonara fried rice, mixing rice with pork and eggs for a creamy, protein-packed dish that delivers pure comfort in every bite.

Anna shows how to make decadent tiramisu brownies by combining hazelnut paste, melted chocolate, and a light whipped cream mixture. She layers this mixture over brownies baked from scratch and coffee liqueur-soaked ladyfingers, creating a dessert that's indulgent, Italian, and irresistibly fun.

Anna whips up two cozy casseroles perfect for chilly nights. She starts by layering sliced fennel with creamy béchamel, breadcrumbs, and cheese for a decadent fennel casserole. She then transforms baked polenta into a hearty casserole topped with a rich sautéed mushroom sauce. Both dishes are flavorful, comforting, and perfect for sharing.

Anna serves up two brunch showstoppers, starting with her cherry and cheese brioche bake, a hearty French-toast-style dish filled with cream cheese, cherries, and citrus. While it bakes, she makes frico morbido, Italy's irresistible take on a cheesy potato pancake, fried until golden and crisp.