Italy Food Tips

Pasta alla norma

Pasta alla Norma is a pasta dish of eggplant. It is made of sedani rigati or other short pasta with tomato sauce, covered with slices of fried eggplant and served with grated ricotta salata cheese and basil.

Arancin*

Arancini (called arancine in the western part of Sicily) are rice balls stuffed with ragù, peas, and mozzarella, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

Cannoli

Cannoli are crispy fried pastry tubes filled with sweet ricotta cheese, often garnished with pistachios or chocolate.

Granita (e brioche)

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made with sugar, water, and flavorings like lemon or coffee, often served with a soft brioche bun.

Zucca lunga in umido

Zucca lunga in umido is a stewed dish made with long pumpkin, cooked slowly with tomatoes, garlic, and olio d'oliva, offering a tender and subtly sweet flavor.

Pane e panelle

Pane e panelle is a street food made of chickpea flour fritters, served in a soft bun and typically garnished with a squeeze of lemon juice.

Polpetta di cavallo

Polpetta di cavallo is a meatball made from ground horsemeat, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and grated cheese, then pan-fried or baked.