Italian Food

- 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

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.
Food & Wine by Region
1. Piedmont
2. Tuscany
3. Lombardy
4. Umbria
5. Friuli-Venetia Giulia
6. Lazio
7. Veneto
8. Trentino-Alto Südtirol
9. Val D'Aosta
10. Liguria
11. Emilia-Romagna
12. Marche
13. Abruzzo e Molise
14. Campania
15. Apulia
16. Basilicata
17. Calabria
18. Sicily
19. Sardinia
Typical Italian Meal
1. Apertivo - Alcoholic drink
2. Antipasto - Appetizers
3. Primo - First Course
4. Secondo - Second Course
5. Contorno - Side Dish
6. Fromaggio e Frutta - Cheese & Fruit plate
7. Dolce - Dessert
8. Caffe - Coffee
9. Digestivo - Liquer for digestion

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Homemade Napoletana Pizza Recipe

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