Italian Cuisine

By: Carl Hanson

Buon Gusto!

Importance of Place

Some dishes are so closely connected to place that they've assumed the name of their town of origin. In Italy, ordering la Fiorentina gets you a grilled T-bone; una Milanese, a breaded veal chop.

Family Tradition

Traditional Italian regional cuisines were perfected in home kitchens. Shared among family and friends over generations, it's no wonder we serve Italian food when the brood's all together.

Exceptional Ingredients

Italian cuisine offers a whole world of ingredients--fresh seafood, seasonal veggies, cured meats, beautiful cheeses, savory herbs--prepared in ways from simple to elaborate.

See our Authentic Italian Recipes Collection.

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tere1015

Sep. 21, 2009 2:53 pm

I have a question... what side dishes can I serve with Spaghetti? I usually don't have any side dishes. TIA... =)

www.alberghiera.it

Oct. 1, 2009 6:57 am

to tere1015 Side dishes? Spaghetti are served with sauce and that's all. It's a first course. In Italy side dishes are served ONLY with second course. If you want to serve it with a side dish, why don't serve an icecream with prawns?

Mary B

Oct. 1, 2009 3:12 pm

Imake sausage or meatballs, a salad,and crusty bread with freshly grated parmesan and olive oil to dip the bread. Works for us!!

NANAPATIO

Oct. 2, 2009 1:34 pm

spinach!

Amanda T.

Nov. 3, 2009 11:32 am

Veggies! I always serve with green beans and bread~~yumm!

mary bennett

Nov. 6, 2009 4:10 am

Whenever I make pasta I always have a nice crisp salad and warm garlic bread to go with.

Christine

Jan. 27, 2010 6:43 am

As long as you have meat in the sauce, all you need is a salad. All your food groups are covered (besides, its filling enough already!). BTW, remember to serve the salad AFTER the pasta dish...it's the only way Italians eat it!

Momily

Jan. 28, 2010 3:21 pm

I agree, if there is meat in the sauce, a salad is sufficient. If not, I'll make meatballs, or chicken breast/ chicken parmigiano. Spaghetti should really be served as a side dish and not a main course. If you are watching your calories, please be careful of the portion size of pasta; only 1/2 cup spaghetti is 1 serving.

pop

Jan. 29, 2010 4:49 am

I serve it with mashed potatoes

pop

Jan. 29, 2010 4:54 am

pop

Amanda G

Jan. 31, 2010 3:17 pm

Ice cream with prawns? I think I'm going to be ill! haha. I always serve spaghetti with garlic bread and a salad. But like others have stated, if it has meatballs or meat sauce, just a salad or bread is sufficient as a side.

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