Italian cuisine
Pasta and pizza
Italian cuisine is the food and cooking traditions of Italy, characterized by regional diversity, fresh ingredients, and simple preparations that highlight quality over complexity.
Staples include pasta, olive oil, tomatoes, cheese, and cured meats.
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The cuisine emphasizes seasonal ingredients and has influenced cooking worldwide.
Topped flatbread dish
- risottoCreamy Italian grain dish
- lasagnaBaked layered pasta dish
- carbonaraEgg-and-pork pasta
- bologneseHearty Italian meat sauce
osso buco · minestrone · carpaccio · caprese · panna cotta · arancini · panzanella · zabaglione
Fruit-pressed culinary fat
- tomatoesRed fleshy fruits
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- parmigianoItalian for "of Parma"
- pecorinoItalian sheep's milk cheese
gorgonzola · burrata · ricotta · prosciutto · pancetta · capers · anchovies · balsamic
Long thin cylindrical pasta
- penneTubular pasta, angled cuts
- linguineFlat, narrow pasta strands
- ravioliFilled dough squares
- tortelliniStuffed ring pasta
tagliatelle · rigatoni · farfalle · cannelloni · orecchiette · pappardelle · bucatini · fusilli
Fragrant culinary leaf
- oreganoMediterranean culinary herb
- rosemaryFragrant culinary evergreen
- sageWisdom keeper or seasoning
- parsleyCulinary herb for garnishing
thyme · marjoram · bay leaf · fennel · garlic · flat-leaf parsley
Grilled bread with toppings
Oiled Italian flatbread with herbs
- ciabattaFlat, airy Italian bread
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- panettoneItalian candied fruit bread
- grissiniThin crispy Italian bread
Italian frozen dessert
- stracciatellaWispy-egg Italian soup
- pistachioEdible green seed
- tartufoItalian frozen dessert sphere
- granitaSemi-frozen flavored ice
pizza
Topped flatbread dish
bolognese · osso buco · minestrone · carpaccio · caprese · panna cotta · arancini · panzanella · zabaglione · saltimbocca
olive oil
Fruit-pressed culinary fat
- tomatoesRed fleshy fruits
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- parmigianoItalian for "of Parma"
pecorino · gorgonzola · burrata · ricotta · prosciutto · pancetta · capers · anchovies · balsamic · garlic
spaghetti
Long thin cylindrical pasta
tortellini · tagliatelle · rigatoni · farfalle · cannelloni · orecchiette · pappardelle · bucatini · fusilli · orzo
basil
Fragrant culinary leaf
parsley · thyme · marjoram · bay leaf · fennel · garlic · flat-leaf parsley
bruschetta
Grilled bread with toppings
focaccia
Oiled Italian flatbread with herbs
- ciabattaFlat, airy Italian bread
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
- panettoneItalian candied fruit bread
gelato
Italian frozen dessert
- stracciatellaWispy-egg Italian soup
- pistachioEdible green seed
- tartufoItalian frozen dessert sphere
granita · sorbetto · semifreddo · spumoni
espresso
Concentrated pressurized brew
- cappuccinoEspresso with frothed milk
- macchiatoEspresso topped with foam
- latteEspresso with steamed milk
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Of a central Italian region
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