There are many Italian recipes that are famous and loved all over the world. Some of the more iconic and popular dishes include:
Pizza : A round, flat bread topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and a variety of other ingredients, such as vegetables, meat, and seafood.
Pasta : Italian pasta is typically made with durum wheat flour and water and can be shaped into a wide variety of shapes, such as spaghetti, rigatoni, and fettuccine. It is often served with tomato- or cream-based sauces and a variety of other toppings.
Risotto : Creamy rice-based dish, slowly cooked with broth and a variety of ingredients, such as vegetables, meats, and seafood.
Lasagna : Layered dish consisting of sheets of pasta, meat or vegetables, and cheese, baked in the oven with a tomato- or cream-based sauce.
Osso Bucco: A dish of braised veal shanks served with a rich and flavorful sauce made from vegetables, white wine and bone marrow.
Carbonara : pasta dish made with eggs, pancetta or bacon, cheese and black pepper.
Tiramisù: dessert made up of layers of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and liqueur and a mascarpone cream.
Gelato: Italian-style ice cream made with cream, milk and sugar and flavored with a variety of ingredients such as fruit, chocolate and nuts.
Cannoli: A Sicilian sweet made with a tube of fried dough filled with a sweet and creamy filling, usually made with ricotta cheese and chocolate chips.
Panettone: A sweet bread made with butter, eggs and candied fruit, traditionally served during the holiday season.
