Pasta
Pasta is widely regarded as one of the most iconic and traditional staples of Italian cuisine. Among the most consumed foods, it stands out for its versatility, pairing effortlessly with meat, fish, vegetables, and dairy products. Many pasta recipes can be prepared with relative ease and speed, and they are generally affordable, especially considering how popular and nutritious pasta is.
- Maccheroni gratin
- Trenette with pesto
- Spaghetti Carbonara (the original one)
- Spaghetti with clams
- Pizzoccheri
- Pasta shrimps and zucchini
- Lasagne bolognese
- Pasta with olives, capers, nuts and “colatura di alici”
Rice
Rice is used in a variety of dishes, including salads, soups, main courses, side dishes, and occasionally desserts. The most famous preparation is “Risotto,” a dish where rice is first sautéed with onions and butter, then slowly cooked in a boiling broth, which can be made from meat, vegetables, or fish, depending on the recipe. The texture of risotto should allow you to feel each individual grain of rice when chewing, yet the grains should come together in a creamy, slightly dense mixture.
- Risotto alla “Milanese”
- Risotto with zucchini
- Risotto with mushroom
- Risotto al gorgonzola
- Risotto ai frutti di mare (seafood)
- Risotto scamorza and Treviso lettuce
Soups
- Potatoes and leeks soup
- Pumpkin soup
Other
- Crepes ricotta cheese and Treviso lettuce
- Eggplant “parmigiana”
- Potatoes “gnocchi” with bolognese sauce
- Bread and bacon ravioli with beans cream and shrimps
- Crepes with asparagus