Italian Drinks
It should come as no surprise that ____ is one of the most popular Italian drinks. Both the production and consumption of ____ play an important role in Italian history and culture.
Wine
What is Italian Ice Cream called?
Gelato
The most popular pasta noodle in America
Spaghetti
What is America's favorite pizza topping
Pepperoni
The Italian flag has 3 colors, what are they?
Greed, White, Red
A coffee-brewing method of Italian origin, thicker and more intense than coffee.
Espresso
Coffee flavored Italian dessert. Made with lady fingers dipped in coffee and layered with a creamy mixture of eggs, sugar and mascarpone cheese flavored with cocoa.
Tiramisu
Often made from potatoes, this small "dumpling" is not considered pasta by Italians.
Pizza made with pineapple is called _____ pizza.
Hawaiian
What currency is used in Italy?
Euro
A ____ is a single espresso shot served with hot milk and topped with foamed milk and a dash of cocoa powder.
Cappucino
Italian pastry consisting of tube-shaped shells of fried pasty dough, filled with sweet creamy filling.
Cannoli
Pasta is best cooked _______ (translates to "to the tooth") which means firm yet tender when eaten.
Al Dente
What city was home to the first Pizzeria in the US?
New York City
The shape of Italy is often compared to a _____
Boot
Italian sparkling wine, comparable to champagne
Prosecco
Italian Almond biscuits. Twice baked, oblong shaped, dry, crunchy, and may be dipped in a drink.
Biscotti
While some historians believe pasta originated in Italy, most are convinced Marco Polo brought it back from an epic voyage to _______
China
Pizza made without tomato or marinara sauce is called "Pizza ______" (White Pizza)
Pizza Bianca
Rome
A strong lemon flavored liqueur made from lemon zest, alcohol, water, and sugar.
Limoncello
An Italian dessert of sweetened cream, usually thickened. Translates to "Cooked Cream"
Panna Cotta
This word translates to "to crush" and makes a vibrant green sauce used typically on pasta.
Pesto
In what Italian city was Pizza invented?
Naples
What is the most famous landmark in Italy?
Leaning tower of Pisa