Italian dishes can be found on the menu of almost every restaurant. They gained popularity thanks to their simplicity, high quality products and aromatic spices. Find out what dishes Italians serve most often!
Italian cuisine cannot be defined unambiguously. The dishes created in different regions are fundamentally different from each other. Pasta, traditional cheeses, sauces for meat or spices from the local land are the must-have elements of the cuisine. Read more about it!
Italian cuisine is all about a good sense of taste, unusual combinations of spices and simplicity of execution. The art of Italian cuisine was already widespread during the Renaissance and was taught in special schools alongside the sciences
However, regardless of the region, certain elements do not change. These are fresh spices such as oregano, basil, tarragon, thyme, pepper, rosemary. You will find them in every dish and they are what give the dishes their flavor
Apart from spices, an inseparable ingredient of Italian cuisine are all kinds of cheeses: Parmesan, mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, gorgonzola, pecorino or fontina. They are used as decoration, sprinkle for spaghetti, an ingredient of pizza, desserts or served as an appetizer accompanied by a glass of wine.
Another popular ingredient is high quality Parma ham, produced with traditional methods in the province of Parma. It is often combined with fruit and vegetables. It is often paired on a common plate with tomatoes, vegetables, onions or garlic. These vegetables are also a recipe for a successful pasta or salad with croutons
Caprese salad is a simple dish in which the main role is played by juicy tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil. It is seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano and drizzled with olive oil
Spaghetti with asparagus and pistachios is an alternative to the typical spaghetti with meat. It is perfect for vegetarians. It is an unusual combination of seasonal ingredients, which are popular in Sicily.
An indispensable dish of Italian cuisine is pizza. However, the most important thing is the dough from which it will be made. Italians recommend using type 00 flour, rolling the dough into a very thin pie, and using a special cheese made from buffalo milk.
Another popular dish of Italian cuisine is focaccia. It is homemade bread combined with herbs and often cherry tomatoes. The difference between pizza and focaccia is that focaccia consists primarily of thick dough and ingredients are a minor component
Another option is tiramisu, a dessert consisting of sponge cakes, mascarpone cheese cream, espresso and amaretto liqueur. It’s a refreshing sweet that will give you a boost of energy for the rest of the day.
Lasagne is a pasta casserole based on cheese and meat sauce. Italians like to add eggplant, tomatoes, olives, and different types of meat to it. Also popular is the variant with fish and seafood, i.e. tuna, shrimps or mussels.
An integral part of Italian cuisine is the brewing of coffee. It is a celebration of the drink usually in the company of friends. The most popular coffees are espresso, cappuccino and café latte. However, Italians usually reach for a strong, black espresso coffee. They drink this warm drink with milk only in combination with a delicious dessert
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