Italian cuisine is famous all over the world. The Italians themselves played the main role in this. They pay great attention to what they eat. All Italian dishes are prepared only from fresh ingredients. The process of eating itself is a real holiday for Italians, who do not like to rush. They enjoy every bite for a long time. Italian cuisine is not only tasty, but also healthy. They combine cereals, vegetables, cheese, herbs, seafood and, of course, olive oil. It should be noted that when preparing most culinary masterpieces, it is not necessary to strictly follow the recipe. Anyone can use the ingredients to their liking. I will offer you the most popular dishes of Italian cuisine with a brief description and photo.
Pizza is the national dish of Italy. It is diverse. Ingredients: flour, tomatoes, tomato paste, cheese (preferably mozzarella), eggs, mayonnaise, sausage:
Pasta - Italians eat it almost every day. Ingredients: pasta (mostly spaghetti), sauce, chicken, mushrooms, seafood, vegetables, cheese:
Risotto is a rice dish cooked in broth. It is prepared from: rice (preferably round), olive oil, onion, cheese, white wine, garlic, chicken/bacon:
Tortellini - Italian dumplings with meat, cheese or vegetables . Ingredients: flour, mortadella (cooked Bolognese sausage), parmesan, egg, nutmeg:
Lasagna is a type of layer cake. Not to be confused with German lasagne. To prepare it, use parmesan, ham, mozzarella, ricotta, beef:
Minestrone is an Italian soup. Ingredients: carrots, onions, cucumber, pasta, tomatoes, peppers, herbs, Parmesan cheese, bacon, garlic:
Salami and prosciutto (Affettati misti) - Parma ham. They are served at the table for breakfast or as part of cold cuts before lunch or dinner. Italians like to spread it on breadcrumbs or grisini (breadsticks):
Tiramisu - this multi-layered dessert is known to everyone around the world since 1971. It was invented by pastry chef Roberto Lingianoto in Treviso, Italy. Ingredients: mascarpone cheese, coffee (usually espresso), chicken eggs, sugar and savoy pie:
Chicken Parmigiana - ingredients: chicken fillet, olive butter, rosemary, Italian parsley, tomato sauce, grated mozzarella, grated Parmesan, unsalted butter:
Gelato is a dessert similar to ice cream. Ingredients: milk, cream, sugar, nuts, fruits, coffee, cocoa, chocolate, candied fruits, honey, caramel, liqueur. Please note that it melts quickly and it is better to take it with a glass:
Ravioli - looks like dumplings made from different fillings . It was first mentioned in Italian literature in the XIII century. Ingredients: flour, eggs, olive oil, minced chicken (you can have duck meat, pumpkin, cottage cheese, cheese and mushrooms, mozzarella, etc.), onion, garlic, coriander, salt, pepper:
I will list a few more dishes.
Panini - closed sandwiches:
Bruschetta is a type of sandwich on toasted bread:
Panna cotta - Italian dessert made from cream and sugar and vanilla:
This is a partial list of Italian dishes that you can try in Italy.
Now let's move on to Neapolitan dishes:
Neapolitan style pizza - Pizza "Margherita" (Pizza alla Napoletana) - The following ingredients are used to prepare it: flour, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese. It is distinguished by a more fluffy dough than usual, crispy edges and a soft center:
It should be noted that Naples is considered the birthplace of pizza. The first pizza appeared here in 1522. As for “Margherita,” it went like this: In 1889, King Umberto I and his wife Margaret of Savoy went on vacation to their summer residence in Naples. The Queen wanted to try what the common people ate. Apparently she had already heard about pizza and asked her chef to make it. The cook didn't know how to make pizza, so he immediately turned to a local baker, namely Rafael Esposito. Together, three types of pizza were prepared: soft - with ham, cheese and aromatic spices, spicy - with tomatoes, oil and garlic, and simple - with tomatoes, basil and mozzarella cheese. It was the third pizza that the queen liked - it reminded her of the Italian flag. Green, red and white colors symbolize patriotism, love of the Motherland and the spirit of the common people. Naturally, not only she, but the entire royal family liked the taste. The Queen personally wrote a letter of gratitude to Rafael Esposito, who almost shed tears from excess of feelings, and he named his creation “Margarita” in honor of the Queen, and framed the letter and hung it above the entrance to his cafe. This is how Margarita gained popularity.
A small pizza is called a pizzetta, and the chef who prepares the pizza is called a pizzaiolo.
I would like to add that a pizza festival is held in Naples every year.
Gnochi in Sorrento (Gnochi alla Sorrentina) - Sorrento - popular seaside resort near Naples. To prepare this dish, use: boiled potato wedges, tomato sauce, processed cheese. You can also use cream sauce and grated Parmesan:
Rum baba (Baba al Rhum) - ingredients: wheat flour, milk, eggs, sugar, butter, rum, limoncello syrup:
Sfogliatelle - used for preparation: puff pastry, cream ricotta and powdered sugar:
Polpette - ingredients: meatballs prepared according to a special recipe , flour, cheese, paprika, egg, butter, black pepper, parsley:
Eggplant with Parmesan (Parmigiana di melanzane) - used for cooking: eggplant, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, olive oil:
Seafood salad (Insalata di mare) - ingredients: small octopuses , squid, mussels, spices, sauce, wine:
Spaghetti with shellfish (Spaghetti alle vongole) - used for its preparation : spaghetti, shellfish, olive oil, garlic, herbs:
Spumoni - three types of ice cream together. Ingredients: strawberries, pistachios, chocolate, milk, cream, sugar, corn starch:
Bon appetit!!!
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