Recipes Arancini (Fried Rice Balls) Arancini, which translates to "little oranges" in... Bagna Cauda (Anchovy Sauce) Bagna cauda is a hot, anchovy-flavored appetizer... Bruschetta (Toasted Bread with Toppings) Tuscan bruschetta are toasted bread with a savory... Calamari Ripieni (Stuffed Calamari) Italians have a culinary predilection for stuffing... Crocchè Crocchè, or crocchè di patate, are Italian... Fiori di Zucca Fritti (Fried Zucchini Flowers) Fiori di zucca fritti (fried zucchini flowers) are... Focaccia The Italian flatbread focaccia is similar in style... Fonduta Fonduta is an Italian adaptation of Swiss fondue.... Frito Misto (Fried Mix) Meals served along Italy’s impressive coastline... Gnocco Fritto Gnocco fritto is a traditional Italian dish from... Peperoni Ripieni (Stuffed Bell Peppers) In southern Italy, a long growing season combined... Pesce Spada Caponata (Swordfish with Eggplant Sauce) This dish is a specialty in Sicily, where pesce... Prosciutto e Melone (Italian Ham and Melon) Prosciutto e melone is a signature Italian... Sformato di Funghi (Mushroom Soufflé) Sformato comes from the Italian sformare, meaning... Lenticchie in Brodo (Lentils in Broth) Lenticchie in brodo, or lentils in broth, is a... Minestrone Minestrone is a classic Italian soup that was... Pasta e Fagioli (Pasta and Beans) Pasta e fagioli is peasant soup or stew in tomato... Ribollita (Tuscan Bean and Bread Soup) A thick, robust Tuscan soup, ribollita means... Stracciatella (Egg Drop Soup) Stracciatella (meaning “little rags”) refers... Zuppa di Cipolle (Onion Soup) Zuppa di cipolle, or Italian onion soup, is a... Zuppa di Pesce (Fish Soup) Zuppa di pesce, a fish stew or soup made with... Zuppa Toscana (Tuscan Soup) Zuppa Toscana, meaning "Tuscan soup," is a... Insalata Caprese (Caprese Salad) Insalata Caprese (Caprese salad) is possibly... Insalata di Arance (Sicilian 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 (Tuna and Bean 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 Mare (Seafood Salad) Insalata di mare, or Italian seafood salad, is a... Insalata di Polpo e Patate (Octopus and Potato Salad) In the hot summer months, many urban Italians... Insalata di Riso (Rice Salad) Insalata di riso, or Italian rice salad, is a... Panzanella Panzanella is a traditional Tuscan bread salad... Ciabatta Ciabatta is thought of as a classic Italian bread,... Colomba Pasquale (Easter Dove Bread) Colomba pasquale (meaning "Easter dove”) is... Filone (Italian Yeast Bread) A bread similar in taste and texture to the French... Grissini (Breadsticks) Grissini are thin, crunchy breadsticks from the... Michetta (Italian White Bread) Michetta is an Italian white bread that originated... Pandoro Pandoro literally means “golden bread,” and is... Panino (Small Bread Roll) The panino ("small bread roll") needs little... Piadina Piadina, a traditional Italian flatbread from the... 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) Amatriciana sauce, a regional variation on the red... Capitone in Umido (Stewed Eel) Capitone, or eel, is a traditional Christmas... Cotechino Sausage A New Year’s specialty dish from Modena,... Frittata (Italian Omelet) Frittata (from the Italian verb friggere, meaning... Lasagne Lasagne is one of Italy’s signature dishes,... Pizza Margherita Pizza is everyone’s favorite pie for lunch,... Polpettone (Meat Loaf) In Italy, polpette are meatballs so it’s only... Porchetta (Pork Roast) 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 Pork) 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 mare takes advantage of the... Polenta (Cornmeal Paste) Polenta was originally served in the peasant... Risotto alla Milanese (Saffron Risotto with Veal) 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 (Roman-Style Spinach) Spinach is, unfortunately, one of those vegetables... Verza Stufata (Braised Savoy Cabbage) Braised cavolo verza (Savoy cabbage) flavored with... Amaretti Cookies Amaretti cookies are traditional Italian almond... Cannoli Cannoli are a classic Italian dessert of tubular... Castagnaccio Castagnaccio is a traditional Italian cake made... 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 virgini, are... Panettone (Italian Sweet Bread) Panettone is a yeasted, Italian sweet bread... Panna Cotta (Cooked Cream) Panna cotta is a chilled cream dessert thickened... Sfogliatelle Sfogliatelle are a beloved Italian pastry,... Tiramisu This classic Italian dessert from the Veneto... Zabaglione (Custard) Zabaglione is a traditional Italian dessert made... Panzerotti Panzerotti are a beloved Italian street food,... Supplì Supplì are a classic Italian street food... Taralli Taralli are a traditional Italian snack from... Copyright © 1993—2024 World Trade Press. All rights reserved.