List of Italian dishes


This is a list of Italian dishes and foods. Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots as far back as the 4th century BC. Italian cuisine has its origins in Etruscan, ancient Greek, and ancient Roman cuisines.
Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World and the introduction of potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, now central to the cuisine but not introduced in quantity until the 18th century. The cuisine of Italy is noted for its regional diversity, abundance of difference in taste, and is known to be one of the most popular in the world, with influences abroad.
Pizza and spaghetti, both associated with the Neapolitan traditions of cookery, are especially popular abroad, but the varying geographical conditions of the twenty regions of Italy, together with the strength of local traditions, afford a wide range of dishes.

Dishes and foods

The cuisine of Italy has many unique dishes and foods.

Zuppe e salse (soups and sauces)

dishes are very common in Northern Italy, especially in the Lombardia and Veneto regions, though rice dishes are found throughout the country.
Feast of the Seven Fishes

[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]

Tuscan bread specialties
Specialties of the Norcineria

[Marche]

Unique ham and sausage specialties
Apulian bread specialties
Most important ingredients :
Other common ingredients:
being prepared in a pasta machine