Spaghetti, pizza, tiramisu… We know them by heart.
Appreciated by all, these dishes originating from the boot are a must.
However, if you think you know it well, Italian gastronomy is full of little-known specialties that are just as emblematic.
On the program of this discovery menu?
We open the ball with
crostini
with chicken liver, a typical Tuscan recipe where they are called
crostini neri
.
Halfway between
ragù
and pâté, this preparation is eaten exclusively with
antipasti
.
Cheese lovers will opt for
arancini
, these ultra-gourmet fried risotto balls that you devour with your hands.
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For the main course, many regional recipes are to be discovered.
In Abruzzo, we enjoy an ancestral fish soup: the
brodetto
of the Adriatic.
A dish similar to
acqua pazza
, this seafood-based specialty that is eaten with
focaccia
drizzled with olive oil.
Meat lovers will be delighted to discover the recipe for Puglia-style lamb shoulder.
Called “
tiella di agnelo
” in Italy, it is made with potatoes, cherry tomatoes and parmesan.
Close to the stew, the
spezzatino
will also meet all expectations.
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On the dessert side, we discover the
ciambella alla ricotta
, a cake in the shape of a crown that is garnished with ricotta and lemon.
For the gourmets, the
bicerin
mixes coffee, chocolate and whipped cream, while the purists will bet on the traditional
panforte.
Originally from Siena, this cake will surprise all the guests with its pronounced aromas of dried fruit and rum.
All you have to do is go
to Tavola
!
18 Italian recipes to discover absolutely
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