Italian cuisine is known for its varied Mediterranean diet, which is why tasting the typical dishes of this beautiful country is a pleasure to the palate. Due to the diversity of each region, where their customs and traditions are well-rooted, the exquisite gastronomy is revealed, highlighting the culinary peculiarity in the geography of Italy.
Nevertheless, Italian food is known throughout the world, for its most popular dishes, such as «pizza», «risotto» and of course, the famous pasta that is prepared in different ways. Similarly, most recipes are accompanied with fruits and vegetables; especially spinach, artichokes, courgettes and tomato is a first class protagonist.
To the north of Italy are located the coldest regions, for this reason, the many tourists, they delight in tasting delicious dishes with meats boiled in wine and butter; the “parmigiano reggiano” cheese and the “gorgonzola” cheese from the “Piedmont” area are the favorites of locals and visitors. Similarly, the white truffle is a true luxury for diners; fresh egg pasta is a typical dish that never goes unnoticed, and the tasty lasagna originating from the “Emilia Romaña” region is a taste that you cannot miss.
Also, potato croquettes are very delicious and can be found in the state of «Veneto», whose capital is the beautiful Venice. In the Italian city known as Mantua, you will find the tasty “tortelli de calabash”, a type of stuffed pasta similar to “ravioli”; in addition, the finest rice for risotto, such as «arborio», «vialone nano veronese» and «carnaroli» you can taste them in «El Piamonte», considered the largest rice-producing region in Italy.
Polenta is a very nice dessert, however it varies according to the area, and it is very typical of northern cuisines; the “panettone” identifies Milan, the largest city in the beautiful European country. Also the «pesto alla genovese», is one of the most international Italian sauces from the picturesque department of «Liguria», as well as the «pasqualina» cake, and the «buridda» a dish based on different types of fish and shellfish, a real delight!, however, pizza and dry pasta originate from the southern regions of Italy, such as Naples.
But in no way can you miss, the exquisite typical dishes of Rome, the majestic capital of Italy; there you can try a wide variety of nutritious food, based on ancient recipes, whose origin comes from the traditions of the peoples. The preparation of these dishes is done in a simple way, with usual ingredients, where pasta is always present, especially «spaghetti alla carbonara», the most international dish of Roman cuisine: easy to make, but incredibly delicious.
The typical dishes of Italy will leave you with a taste that you will never forget. For something, it is a food that satisfies demanding tastes, being the favorite of millions of people in the world, due to its unparalleled diversity.