Tag: Italy

Slice of torta pasqualina on a plate
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Torta Pasqualina

Originally from the northwest coastal region of Liguria, this savory torte (torta salata) has become part of many Easter (pasqua) meal spreads throughout Italy.

Torta di mele Italian apple tart
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Torta di Mele

Torta di mele is a typical Tuscan dessert. Tuscans are known for finding all kinds of ways to use up leftover bread, and day-old bread is best for this recipe.

Spinach sauteed with pine nuts
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Spinaci con Pinoli

Spinaci con pinoli is such an easy dish to make, yet full of flavor and texture. The secret is to only cook it long enough to just wilt the spinach. Overcooking will destroy its fresh texture.

Plate of spaghetti carbonara
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Spaghetti Carbonara

This amazing pasta dish is said by some to have originated at the end of World War II, when American soldiers in Rome yearned for a meal of bacon and eggs.

Bowl of minestra di ceci
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Minestra de Ceci

Minestra di ceci is a simple and nourishing soup from the Tuscan region of Italy. It goes together quickly and is great for a rainy day.

Glasses of ice cold limoncello
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Limoncello

This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.

Sidewalk vendor selling lemon granita
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Granita al Limone

Popular in Sicily and with a rougher texture than sorbetto, the Italian ice called granita is an easy-to-fix palate cleanser or finish for any summer meal.