Italy is famous worldwide for its culinary delight, with the cuisine tasting the best only in Italy. Here’s a list of some of the best Italian delicacies you must try when in the country:
Risotto
A rice-based dish cooked in cream, cheese, broth, onions, and other authentic Italian condiments.
Pizza
This is one of the most popular dishes in Italy made using fresh ingredients and cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Pasta
Pasta was introduced to Italians by the Arabs, although some believe the spaghetti was inspired by the Chinese noodles and brought to the country by Marco Polo. Today, there are over 350 varieties of pasta available in different shapes and sizes – it is believed that each shape and size serves a special purpose and go best with different sauces. When in Italy, you must try different pasta dishes, ranging from simple spaghetti Aglio e olio to complex pasta dishes made using exotic ingredients.
Gnocchi
Potato-based dumplings served with different sauces and toppings cheese, spinach, or pesto.
Gelato
It is a traditional dessert richer in flavor and consistency than regular ice-creams and is available in hundreds of flavors all over the country.
Pesto
A traditional sauce prepared with seven essential ingredients and ground using a classic wooden mortar and pestle. The pesto is most often used to fill pasta or spread on croutons.