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Italian Food

Reasons Why Italian Food Is Very Popular

No matter which country you travel to, be confident that you can find an Italian restaurant there. Italian cuisine is extremely popular everywhere, and for a good reason. While many people regard French food as the epitome of sophistication, Italian cuisine is just as delicious and even more accessible and favoured. There are plenty of

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5 curiosities about pasta

5 Interesting Curiosities About Pasta

It is one of the basic ingredients of the Mediterranean diet and it’s consume in Italy is over 1 million and 600 thousand tons a year. Pasta, loved and known throughout the world as a symbol of Italian culinary tradition, has a very ancient history, full of nice anecdotes. Here are 5 of the most

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Bucatini The Original Pasta of Rome

Bucatini, The Typical Pasta Of The City Of Rome

The Bucatini are a type of long pasta similar to big pierced spaghetti, typical of the city of Rome that combines them with strong and simple condiments (Gricia, Amatriciana, Carbonara). It is a pasta made from durum wheat semolina. Cooking time is more or less the same as spaghetti because, even if they are bigger,

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The Exquisite Colatura di Alici di Cetara

Colatura di Alici di Cetara (Anchovy Drippings) is an Italian fish sauce made from anchovies, from the small fishing village of Cetara, Campania. The sauce is a transparent, amber-colored liquid, produced by fermenting anchovies in brine. The fish used in the sauce are harvested from the Amalfi Coast between March 25 (Annunciation) and July 22.  The

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Italian Tagliatella

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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Tuscan Ribollita Soup

6 Vegan Italian Food Ideas You Will Love

Italian food is known for its delicious pasta dishes and hearty sauces. But what about those who don’t eat meat or dairy? Don’t worry. There are plenty of vegan Italian food options that will satisfy your cravings. This article will discuss six favorite vegan Italian food ideas to help you get started.   1. Avocado

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Torta Caprese (Caprese Cake) Authentic Recipe View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Peeled almonds or almond flour: 6.5 oz (185 g)
  • Excellent quality dark chocolate: 4.4 oz (125 gr)
  • Butter: 4.4 oz (125 g)
  • Eggs: 3 medium
  • Sugar: 4.4 oz (125 g)
  • Peel of 1 orange
  • Gran Marnier or Rum: 1 tablespoon
  • Icing sugar to decorate
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 425
  • Protein: 7.95g
  • Fat Total: 29.22g
  • Fat Saturated: 11.35g
  • Carb: 35.8g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.1g
  • Cholesterol: 99g
  • Sodium: 239mg

Torta Caprese

Torta Caprese (Caprese Cake) is a Neapolitan cake typical of the Isle of Capri, based on dark chocolate and almonds, with…

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Spaghetti San Giuannidd San Giuannin San Giovannino Authentic Recipe View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Spaghetti: 14.1 oz (400 g)
  • Cherry tomatoes 1.1 lb (500 g) or 4/5 San Marzano tomatoes
  • Olives in brine without stones (black, or black and green mixed): 1.4 oz (40 g)
  • Garlic: 2 cloves
  • Extra virgin olive oil: 6 tablespoons
  • Dry spicy chili pepper: 1
  • Capers desalted: 2 teaspoons
  • Anchovy fillets in oil: 6
  • Salt to taste
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 412
  • Protein: 12.37g
  • Fat Total: 14.40g
  • Fat Saturated: 2.15g
  • Carb: 48g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.3g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg
  • Sodium: 1122mg

Spaghetti Alla San Giuannidd

Spaghetti alla San Giuannin, or San Giuannid according to the zones and dialects, are a main dish of the Apulian popular…

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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina Authentic Sorrento Style Gnocchi Italian Recipes View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Red Potatoes: 2.20 lbs (1 kg)
  • Flour "00": 10.58 oz (300 g)
  • Medium eggs: 1
  • Salt to taste
  • Semolina to taste
  • Tomato Sauce: 1.32 lbs (600g)
  • Basil: 6 leaves
  • Garlic: 1 clove
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil to taste
  • Salt up to taste
  • Buffalo Mozzarella: 8.81 oz (250 g)
  • Parmesan Cheese to be grated: 2.47 oz (70 g)
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 143
  • Protein: 4.6g
  • Fat Total: 2.2g
  • Fat Saturated: 0.7g
  • Carb: 25g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.4g
  • Sodium: 80mg

Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina

The Gnocchi alla Sorrentina (Sorrento Style Gnocchi) are a classic dish of the Campania region tradition (Sorrento Peninsula) a must for Sunday lunch…

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Pappa al Pomodoro View Ingredients View Nutrients
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Ingredients
  • Tomatoes: 17.6 oz (500g)
  • Bread: 10.6 oz (300g)
  • Vegetable broth: 4.2 cups (1 liter)
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • Some basil leaves
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 431
  • Protein: 9g
  • Carb: 56g
  • Fat Total: 21g
  • Fat Saturated: 2.8g
  • Deitary Fiber: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0g
  • Sodium: 6mg

Pappa Al Pomodoro

The Pappa al Pomodoro (Bread and Tomato Soup), a dish that speaks of Tuscany, a tasty childhood memory for many, comes…

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Farinata of Chickpeas View Ingredients
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Ingredients
  • Water: 15.22 fl oz (450 ml)
  • Chickpea flour: 5.29 oz (150 g)
  • Extra virgin olive oil: 0.88 oz (25 g)
  • Fine salt: 0.18 oz (5 g)
  • Rosemary: 1 sprig
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Nutrients
  • Calories: 223
  • Carbohydrates: 15
  • Fat: 15
  • Protein: 6.6

Farinata of Chickpeas

Street food today and a primary source of sustenance once upon a time. Farinata is a savory cake made from chickpea…

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