Pasta
It's innumerable forms and uses is inextricably woven into the fabric of Italian life. This food product has played a vital role in the country's dies (and imagination). The north favored fresh and often stuffed pastas made with soft wheat or a mixture of the two types. Eggs were normally added to fresh but not to dried pastas.It
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Wine
Italy is home to some of the oldest wine-producing regions in the world. Italy is one of the world's foremost producers, responsible for approximately one-fifth of world wine production
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Cheese
Where would the world's cooking and cuisine be without the luxurious and decadent cheeses of Italy? From pizza to pasta, the world relies heavily on the artisan cheeses produced and imported from Italy.
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Prosciutto
Sliced prosciutto crudo in Italian cuisine is often served as an antipasto, wrapped around grissini, or accompanied with melon. It is also eaten as accompaniment to cooked spring vegetables, such as asparagus or peas. It may be included in a simple pasta sauce made with cream, or a Tuscan dish of tagliatelle and vegetables.
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Gelato Ice Cream
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