Is it really Italian?
In America, we often associate this appetizer/side with Italian dining, but it is not authentic to Italian culture
What is garlic bread?
Originating in Genoa, this type of sauce, typically on pasta typically comprises freshly-crushed basil, olive oil, pine nuts, sea salt, and garlic
What is pesto?
In the U.S., when asking for a latte, you're asking for coffee and milk. In Italy, if you want coffee and milk, you must order a ___ latte
What is caffe?
Contrary to American culture, Italians view this as the least important meal of the day
Normally shaped like a square, this type of pasta is often stuffed with meats, vegetables, cheeses, or fish.
What is ravioli?
Although often incorporated in Italian pasta dishes in America, this food is only eaten by itself in Italy
What are meatballs?
Pigs and dogs are often used to find this luxury fungi in forests
What are truffles?
In Italy, pasta is cooked ______, which means its "cooked to the tooth," or cooked but still has a firm bite to it.
What is al dente?
In Italy, this is the only appropriate utensil to use while eating pasta
What is a fork?
Consisting of potatoes, flour, and egg, this type of pasta is technically a small dumpling.
Although now integral to much Italian cooking, this produce from South America was not introduced to Italy until the 1500s
What are tomatoes?
The key difference between gelato and ice cream is that gelato contains more ___ than cream
What is milk?
Commonly mis-translated as pasta, this pre-meal dish is served as an appetizer in formal settings and typically consists of meats, cheeses, fish, and vegetables
What is antipasto?
Unlike most cultures, you can seldom order this non-alcoholic beverage to-go in Italy
What is coffee?
Shaped like a bow-tie and originally from Croatia, this pasta has become popular in Italy and the United States.