Typical food

cappuccino

espresso-based coffee drink, traditionally prepared with steamed milk foam

caffellatte

drink made of coffee and milk

pizza

possibly the most known Italian dish; pizza napoletana (Neapolitan pizza), dating from the 18th century, is made with San Marzano tomatoes and mozzarella di bufala Campana, and it's protected with a designation of origin!

pasta carbonara

pasta made with egg, hard cheese, guanciale (or pancetta), and black pepper

puttanesca

dish including tomatoes, olive oil, anchovies, olives, capers and garlic, in addition to pasta

crudaiola

pasta with sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil

caprese

salad made of sliced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and sweet basil, seasoned with salt and olive oil

bruschetta

antipasto made with grilled bread, seasoned with garlic, olive oil and salt

parmiggiana

dish made of fried eggplants with tomato sause, basil, garlic and some cheese, pecorino, mozzarella, scamorza and caciocavallo

cacciatore

meal with onions, herbs, usually tomatoes, often bell peppers, and sometimes wine

risotto

creamy rice dish cooked in a broth with saffron, butter, wine and onion

lasagna

beef ragu and vegetables layered between pasta sheets and bechamel sauce, topped with cheeses (most often parmesan or mozzarella), and oven baked

ragù

meat-based sauce used in many Italian pasta dishes, made with ground meat, finely chopped sauteed celery and carrot, tomatoes, red wine, stock and milk, cooked on a very low heat for 3 or more hours