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5 Curiosities That A Few Know About Italian Food

Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and economic changes, with roots extending to antiquity. Significant changes have occurred with the discovery of America and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, corn and sugar beets. It’s known for its regional diversity, especially between the North and South of the peninsula, offers an abundance of tastes

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Autumn Products on Italian Tables

Autumn colors even the tables, not only the Italian landscapes. The foliage that can be admired in the mountain woods or among the hilly vineyards can also be found in the dishes, which take on those typical autumn nuances. Delicate flavors, with intense aromas that fill the kitchen, without ever tiring. There are many combinations

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Caprese Salad Authentic Recipes View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Buffalo Mozzarella: 17.6 oz (500 g)
  • Ripe Tomatoes: 4
  • Basil: 1 tuft
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 4 tablespoon
  • Salt to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 270
  • Protein: 10g
  • Fat Total: 25g
  • Fat Saturated: 9.2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Deitary Fiber: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg
  • Carb: 4g

Caprese Salad

The Caprese is a typical salad of Capri island, from which it takes its name. It’s very easy to prepare and…

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Cold Pasta Salad View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Pasta to taste: 320 gr (11.30 oz)
  • cherry tomatoes: 250 gr (8.80 oz)
  • basil: 15 leaves
  • pitted olives: 20
  • mozzarella: 200 gr (7.05 oz)
  • tuna fish: 200 gr (7.05 oz)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 335
  • Carbohydrates: 34.5
  • Fat: 16.2
  • Protein: 12.5

Cold Pasta Salad

Cold pasta or pasta salad, is the favorite summer dish of Italians during hot summer days. Not even in the hottest…

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Pasta alla Gricia Authentic Recipe View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Rigatoni Pasta: 17.6 oz (500g)
  • Spicy cheek lard or jowl bacon: 7.1 oz (200g)
  • Pecorino Romano cheese DOP: 5.3 oz (150g)
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 528
  • Protein: 26g
  • Fat Total: 19g
  • Fat Saturated: 8.5g
  • Carb: 63g
  • Deitary Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 559mg
  • Cholesterol: 57mg

Pasta alla Gricia

Pasta alla Gricia is one of the most famous dishes of the Lazio cuisine, considered the ancestor of Pasta all’Amatriciana. In…

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Authentic Italian Meatballs Cooking Best Italian Food Grandma's Meatballs View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Stale bread: 3 slices
  • Milk: ½ glass
  • Minced beef: 1.76 lb (800 gr)
  • Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 tablespoons
  • Egg: 1
  • Seed Oil to fry: 6.34 cups (1.5 l)
  • Tomato pulp: 10.58 oz (300 gr)
  • Tomato paste: ½ tablespoon
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
  • Salt to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 288
  • Protein: 17g
  • Fat Total: 19.2g
  • Fat Saturated: 4.3g
  • Carb: 10.9g
  • Cholesterol: 75.7mg
  • Deitary Fiber: 0.7g
  • Sodium: 245mg

Grandma’s Meatballs

The meatballs with tomato sauce are a classic “grandma’s dish” that brings together everyone, perfect for a cheerful and tasty family…

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Hand Made Gnocchi With Pumpkin View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Pumpkin pulp: 500 gr (17.64 oz)
  • Potatoes: 300 gr (10.58 oz)
  • Flour: 150 gr (5.29 0z)
  • Egg: 1
  • Salt
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 201
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fat: 2
  • Protein: 3.9

Pumpkin Gnocchi

During the fall-winter period, pumpking is very common in Italy. Used in the making of first courses, side dishes, as well…

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Orecchiette Cime Rapa Recipe View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Turnip greens: 21.2 oz (600g)
  • Orecchiette Pasta: 10.6 oz (300g) (if possible fresh handmade pasta)
  • Bread Crumbs: 1.8 oz (50 g)
  • Anchovies in oil: 3 fillets
  • Garlic: 1 clove
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: 1 oz (30 g) (if possible made in Apulia region)
  • Salt up to taste
  • Chili Pepper to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 220
  • Protein: 8.07g
  • Fat Total: 1.29g
  • Fat Saturated: 0.25g
  • Carb: 43g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.5g
  • Cholesterol: 0g
  • Sodium: 325mg

Orecchiette With Cime Di Rapa

The Orecchiette con le Cime di Rapa (Orecchiette Pasta with Turnip Tops – Broccoli Rape) are one of the most representative…

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Caponata Recipe View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Eggplants: 2.2 lb (1 kg)
  • Celery: 14.1 oz (400 g)
  • White onions: 8.8 oz (250 g)
  • Coppery tomatoes: 7 oz (200 g)
  • Green olives in brine to be pitted: 7 oz (200 g)
  • Salted capers in salt: 1.8 oz (50 g)
  • Pinoli: 1.8 oz (50 g)
  • Sugar: 2.1 oz (60 g)
  • White wine vinegar: 2.1 oz (60 g)
  • Basil to taste
  • Tomato concentrate: 1.4 oz (40 g)
  • Extra virgin olive oil as needed
  • Salt up to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 89
  • Protein: 0.85g
  • Fat Total: 6.95g
  • Fat Saturated: 0.98g
  • Carb: 7.1g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0.1mg
  • Sodium: 228mg

Caponata

The Caponata (Capunata in Sicilian) is a typical dish of Sicilian Cuisine. It is a set of fried vegetables (mostly eggplants),…

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frico View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Potatoes: 700 gr (24,70 oz)
  • Matured cheese (Montasio): 100 g (3,50 oz)
  • Semi-ripened cheese (Montasio): 100 g (3,50 oz)
  • Fresh cheese (Montasio): 150 g (5,30 oz)
  • Onions: 2
  • Salt, pepper, extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 267
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fat: 18
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 13

Frico Friulano

Frico is the most famous dish of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is a cheese pie to which potatoes and onions are…

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Spaghetti all'Amatriciana View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Spaghetti or Bucatini: 17.6 oz (500g)
  • Amatrice Guanciale: 4.4 oz (125g)
  • Extra-Virgin Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
  • A drop of dry white wine
  • 6 or 7 San Marzano tomatoes or 14.1 oz (400 g) of peeled tomatoes
  • A pinch of hot chili pepper
  • Grated Pecorino from Amatrice: 3.5 oz (100g)
  • Salt to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 219
  • Protein: 6.63g
  • Fat Total: 8.48g
  • Fat Saturated: 1.82g
  • Carb: 27.70g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 262mg

Pasta All’Amatriciana

The regional dishes are often a matter of dispute among Italians, whether they are professional chefs or amateur chefs, and Spaghetti…

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