Italy Food Tips

Testaroli

Testaroli are thin, pancake-like pasta slices made from flour, water, and salt, boiled and traditionally served with pesto or olio d'oliva and grated cheese.

Torta di tagliatelle

Torta di tagliatelle is a dessert made with layers of tagliatelle pasta, sugar, and almonds, baked until the top becomes caramelized and crispy.

Sfogliata (torta degli Ebrei)

Sfogliata, also known as torta degli Ebrei, is a flaky pastry made with layers of puff pastry filled with strutto and sometimes flavored with rosemary, resulting in a crispy and savory treat.

Lasagne alla Bolognese

Lasagne alla Bolognese is a baked pasta dish made with layers of fresh egg pasta, rich ragù alla bolognese, besciamella, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Cotoletta alla bolognese

Cotoletta alla bolognese is a breaded veal cutlet, pan-fried, topped with prosciutto and melted cheese, and served with a brodo-based sauce.

Tortellini in brodo

Tortellini in brodo are small pasta parcels filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, served in a hot meat broth, creating a comforting and savory dish.

Stracotto alla piacentina

Stracotto alla piacentina is a slow-cooked beef dish braised with vino rosso, tomatoes, and herbs, resulting in extremely tender meat with a deep, flavorful sauce.