Italian Food
Italian Cuisine traces its origins back to the 4th Century B.C. The dishes may vary from region to region, but there is a strong emphasis on fresh seasonal fruits, vegetables, fish, and meats. Olive Oil, olives, garlic, tomatoes, cured meats, cheeses, herbs such as basil and oregano, wine and pasta are a substantial part of the Italian diet.
Fast Facts
- Italy is the largest durum wheat importer in the world
- There are 350 shapes of Pasta
- Polenta is from Northern Italy
- Gelato is from Sicily
Food & Wine by Region
- Piedmont
- Tuscany
- Lombardy
- Umbria
- Friuli-Venetia Giulia
- Lazio
- Veneto
- Trentino-Alto Südtirol
- Val D'Aosta
- Liguria
- Emilia-Romagna
- Marche
- Abruzzo e Molise
- Campania
- Apulia
- Basilicata
- Calabria
- Sicily
- Sardinia
Typical Italian Meal
- Apertivo - Alcoholic drink
- Antipasto - Appetizers
- Primo - First Course
- Secondo - Second Course
- Contorno - Side Dish
- Fromaggio e Frutta - Cheese & Fruit plate
- Dolce - Dessert
- Caffe - Coffee
- Digestivo - Liquer for digestion
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