8 best Traditional Foods of Italy by Irma Astete

Italy is unique culture, and gastronomical delights. With its rich cuisine, this beautiful Mediterranean land offers countless famous and traditional must-eat foods. One of the best ways to get the true taste of these amazing dishes is directly to visiting Italy and stay in a farmer for taste the real flavors the sauces and biological eggs, and natural vegetables.

1. The Mothers of All: Pasta & Pizza

Is normal in all houses and restaurants the Grandmother and mother:  all the family prepared PASTA , all different kinds of pasta Our experience  in our farmer the Grandmother.  Vittoria teach to all the family to prepared our traditional dishes. Like this we are proud about our kitchen The best in the world, Fettuccine, Gnocchi, Tagliatelle, Cannelloni, Fagottini, Ravioli, Pizza, Calzone  e tanti altri.

2. Lasagna

It is one of the famous in Italy, is with meat or not, sometimes with vegetables, always red sauce and pasta  and cheese Mozzarella (Bufalla milk ) is difficult to found  fried preparation, the Lasagna is prepared in the stove, at the end the  taste is delicious.

3. Osso buco alla Milanese

Meat lovers will rejoice at the thought of tucking into the osso buco alla Milanese! Tender veal shanks, braised slowly in white wine, is served with an array of vegetables. A serving of aromatic gremolata, a condiment made with lemon zest, garlic and parsley, is added to complete the dish. The meal does not end when you have finished the meat and vegetables, for the best part of the dish lies in scooping out and savoring the creamy marrow from the bones of the veal.

4. Prosciutto

For summer an Italian favorite, prosciutto refers to dry-cured ham, served uncooked and cut in thin slices. The finest and priciest prosciutto originates from the central and northern regions of Italy. Light, savory and airy, the cured meat is usually served with pasta, or wrapped around slices of cheese or sweet melons.

5. Saltimbocca

The dish contains thin slices of veal, topped with salty prosciutto and herb leaves. These ingredients, joined together with a toothpick, are sautéed in a pan until the meat is done. Different varieties of meat, such as chicken and mutton are also used for preparing the saltimbocca. A well-made serving of saltimbocca promises to be a delectable dish melts away in the mouth. Highly popular among locals and travelers in Italy, this savory delight is certainly not to be missed.

6. Gelato

A visit to Italy is not complete without to  eat a great Ice cream in the  Trevi Fountain , the best Gellaterie are there ,  remember all the ice-cream here in Italy is made at home , with natural fruits and flavors, not chemical process , for this you will be and a fantastic experience.

7. Torrone

Creamy and sticky, the Torrone is made with ingredients such as honey, egg whites, toasted nuts and citrus zest. Thick slabs of this candy are commonly found in cafes and candy stores throughout Italy. Is very normal go to other countries and found Torrone in all over the world.

8. Tiramisu

Light and cream, the tiramisu is a well-known dessert sought-after by locals and travelers. Ingredients such as ladyfingers, coffee, eggs, sugar, cocoa and mascarpone cheese required in the preparation of this sweet treat. This is the first  time in the kitchen  together the parents and children, is like a play and then teach to the smaller in the family love to cook , this  is the first flavor for share the love who exist to around the families in Italy.

*Guest blog post by: Irma Astete

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