India, Oct. 9 -- If you are one of those people who sulk about how quickly the weekends pass, it's time to take on a project this weekend that will keep you busy and make your gourmet dreams come true. Moreover, if you are a foodie and secretly fantasise about being a MasterChef as you sneak in at midnight to make ramen, then it's time to take out your apron and embrace the challenge of staying productive with some meticulously crafted recipes.

Prateek Parwani, a Chef de Partie at Santi, New York City, shared with HT Lifestyle 3 elaborate Italian recipes that reward your taste buds with exotic flavours. It also makes your weekend feel productive and fulfilling as you create something new.

Often, one lets the weekend slip away binge-watc...