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    Night Owl Chef » Recipes » Italian

    Authentic & Inspired Recipes from Italy

    Italian cuisine typically makes people think of pizza and pasta, and while those are two immensely popular dishes with world-wide appeal, Italian cuisine is actually quite varied. Italy is comprised of 20 different regions, and each region has different influences that shaped their food historically.

    While Italian cuisine is varied, a few things are common throughout Italy: fresh, seasonal produce is preferred, pasta is everywhere, olive oil reigns supreme, and they take regional cheese preferences seriously.

    • Baked Rigatoni with Italian Sausage & Meatballs
    • Authentic Pasta alla Gricia
    • Authentic Cacio e Pepe
    • Pasta and Potato Soup (Pasta e Patate)
    • Maritozzi con la Panna
    • Authentic Bolognese Sauce (Ragù alla Bolognese)
    • Authentic Bucatini all'Amatriciana
    • Authentic Spaghetti alla Carbonara
    • Italian Easter Bread (Pane di Pasqua)
    Photo of the author and cook, Chris Pezzana.

    about the author:

    Chris Pezzana

    Hello! I'm Chris and I'm here to share recipes with you, from regional and authentic international dishes to baked treats both simple and elaborate. I also love making seasonal and holiday focused dishes, both sweet and savory.

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