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This thin, long pasta shape is perhaps the most famous Italian export, often served with tomato sauce or meatballs.
- Spaghetti
- Penne
- Rigatoni
- Fusilli
This bubbly, flatbread topped with tomato sauce and cheese originated in Naples and became a worldwide phenomenon.
- Focaccia
- Pizza
- Calzone
- Bruschetta
This frozen Italian dessert is denser and more intensely flavored than American ice cream, containing less air and fat.
- Sorbet
- Semifreddo
- Gelato
- Granita
This Italian cured meat made from pork belly is often used to add rich, savory flavor to pasta dishes like Carbonara.
- Prosciutto
- Salami
- Capicola
- Pancetta
This soft, fresh Italian cheese made from water buffalo or cow's milk is a must-have topping for Margherita pizza.
- Mozzarella
- Ricotta
- Parmesan
- Gorgonzola
This aromatic herb with bright green leaves is the star of pesto sauce and a common garnish for Italian dishes.
- Oregano
- Basil
- Rosemary
- Thyme
This tube-shaped pasta with diagonal cuts at the ends is one of the most popular shapes for holding chunky sauces.
- Rigatoni
- Macaroni
- Penne
- Ziti
This rich, layered pasta dish features sheets of pasta alternating with meat sauce, bechamel, and cheese.
- Cannelloni
- Manicotti
- Ravioli
- Lasagna
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