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1 day ago · 56. Vespa (Piaggio) The iconic Vespa scooter. Beyond cars, Italy is famous for the iconic Vespa, produced by Piaggio in 1946. This classic Italian scooter has become a symbol of stylish personal transport, offering a mix of design, practicality, and culture that no other two-wheeler can claim.
2 days ago · Common Italian foods include pasta dishes like spaghetti and lasagna, pizza, risotto, antipasti (appetizers), cured meats, cheeses, seafood, and various types of bread. Italian cuisine also features an abundance of fresh vegetables and herbs, and is known for its flavorful sauces like marinara and pesto. Desserts like tiramisu, cannoli, and gelato are also popular in Italian cuisine.
14 hours ago · Braciola di maiale – pork loin with tomatoes sauce, garlic, capers and pine nuts. Caponata di pesce – fish caponata; bread (baked in the shape of a donut), anchovies, tuna, lemon juice, olive oil and pepper. Casatiello – Neapolitan Easter pie with Parmesan, pecorino, eggs, salami, bacon, and pepper.
4 days ago · While people around the world enjoy pasta as an easy weeknight meal, it's a hundred times more important in Italy. For starters, there were 110 industrial pasta factories in Italy in 2021, according to Statista, and the country churned out almost 4 million metric tons of pasta during the same year. This, unsurprisingly, was the highest pasta ...
3 days ago · Mar 25, 2024. In this article, I’ll take you through the diverse world of Italian sausage names and types, the differences between fresh and cured ones, and the importance of PDO and PGI certifications. Then, I’ll also share tips on pairing Italian sausages with cheeses and wines for an unforgettable gastronomic experience.
5 days ago · The wonderful cuisine of Sicily is one of the island’s many draws – and probably my favorite! Sicilian food is like Italian food with a North African / Arab / Mediterranean twist, which makes for a very special eating experience. Here are 15 must-try dishes for your next trip to Sicily!
2 days ago · One pasta dish that is particularly renowned in Sicily is Pasta alla Norma. This dish perfectly captures the essence of Sicilian cuisine, highlighting local ingredients such as tomatoes, aubergines (eggplants), garlic, basil, and ricotta salata (salted ricotta cheese). The name “Norma” is derived from the famous nineteenth-century opera of ...