Recipes Arancini (Fried Rice Balls) Named for the little oranges they resemble,... Bagna Cauda (Anchovy Sauce) Bagna cauda is a hot, anchovy-flavored sauce from... Bruschetta (Toasted Bread with Toppings) Tuscan bruschetta are toasted bread with a savory... Calamari Ripienio (Stuffed Calamari) Italians have a culinary predilection for... Fiori di Zucca (Fried Zucchini Blossoms) Fiori di zucca (fried zucchini blossoms) are... Focaccia The Italian flatbread focaccia is similar in... Fonduta Fonduta is an Italian adaptation of Swiss fondue.... Frito Misto (Mixed Fry) Meals served along Italy’s impressive coastline... Peperoni Ripieni (Stuffed Peppers) In southern Italy, a long growing season combined... Prosciutto e Melone Prosciutto e melone is a signature Italian... Sformato di Funghi (Mushroom Soufflé) Sformato comes from the Italian sformare, meaning... Minestrone Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that was... Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Pasta e fagioli is peasant soup—similar... Ribollita (Tuscan Vegetable Soup) A thick, robust Tuscan soup, ribollita means... Stracciatella (Egg-Drop Soup) Stracciatella (meaning “little shred”) refers... Zuppa di Pesce (Fish Soup) Zuppa di pesce was the practical invention of... Insalata Caprese (Salad from Capri) Insalata Caprese (salad from Capri) is possibly... Insalata di Arance (Orange Salad) Insalata di arance is an orange salad that has... Insalata di Carciofi (Raw Artichoke Salad) Insalata di carciofi, a raw artichoke salad, is a... Insalata di Fagioli e Tonno (White Bean and Tuna Salad) Insalata di fagioli e tonno traces its origins to... Insalata di Farro (Farro Salad) An ancient grain, farro has been consumed for... Insalata di Polpo e Patate (Potato and Octopus Salad) In the hot summer months, many urban Italians... Ciabatta Ciabatta is often thought of as a classically... Colomba Pasquale (Easter Bread) Colomba pasquale (meaning "Easter dove”) is... Filone A bread similar in taste and texture to the French... Michetta (Italian White Roll) Michetta is an Italian white roll that originated... Pandoro Pandoro literally means “gold bread,” and it... Panino The panino (grilled sandwich) needs little... Abbacchio al Forno (Baked Lamb) A typically Roman dish, baked lamb is usually... Arista de Maiale al Latte (Milk-Braised Pork) Arista de maiale al latte is a milk-braised pork... Bucatini all'Amatriciana (Pasta with Spicy Tomato Sauce) A regional variation on the red sauce that is... Capitone in Umido (Eel in Tomato Sauce) Capitone, or stewed eel, is a traditional... Cotechino Sausage A New Year’s specialty dish from Modena,... Frittata (Italian Omelet) Frittata (from the Italian verb friggere,... Lasagne Lasagne is one of Italy’s signature dishes. From... Pesce Spada Caponata (Swordfish with Eggplant Sauce) A specialty in Sicily, pesce spada is swordfish... Pizza Margherita Pizza is everyone’s favorite pie for lunch,... Polpettone (Meat Loaf) In Italy, polpette are meatballs so it’s only... Porchetta (Roasted Pork Roll) Traditionally, porchetta is prepared by butchering... Saltimbocca alla Romana (Veal with Prosciutto and Sage) Saltimbocca, meaning “jump in the mouth,” is... Vitello Tonnato (Veal in Tuna Sauce) A classic recipe from the northern Italian region... Zampone Tagliatelle (Pork with Noodles) This hearty noodle dish calls for zampone, a... Fave al Guanciale (Fava Beans with Pig Jowls) Fave al guanciale is a flavorful fusion of two... Gnocchi alla Romana (Roman-Style Semolina Dumplings) Centuries before early European navigators... Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Sorrento-Style Potato Dumplings) Like many simple Italian dishes, the success of... Linguine ai Frutti di Mare (Linguine with Seafood) Linguine ai frutti de mar takes advantage of the... Polenta (Cornmeal Paste) Polenta was originally served in the peasant... Risotto alla Milanese (Rice with Veal and Saffron) Risotto alla Milanese is a classic dish from... Spaghetti alla Vongole (Spaghetti with Clams) Spaghetti alla vongole is a simple yet elegant... Spaghetti Carbonara A dish with worldwide fame, it’s unsurprising... Spinaci alla Romana (Spinach with Raisins) Spinach is, unfortunately, one of those vegetables... Verza Stufata (Braised Savoy Cabbage) Braised cavolo verza (Savoy cabbage) flavored with... Cannoli Cannoli are a classic Italian dessert of tubular... Coffee Gelato (Coffee Ice Cream) The word gelato comes from the word gelare,... Minni di Sant’Agata (Saint Agatha Pastries) Minni di Sant’ Agata or minni di divini... Panettone (Italian Sweet Bread) Panettone is a yeasted, Italian sweet bread... Panna Cotta (Cream Dessert) Panna cotta is a chilled cream dessert thickened... Tiramisu This classic Italian dessert from the Veneto... Zabaglione (Custard) Zabaglione, or zabaione, is a traditional Italian... Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.