The first two words that strike anybody’s mind when it comes to Italian cuisines are ‘Pizza’ and ‘Pasta’. Seldom do we realize that there are other dishes waiting to be tried from the varied list of Italian cuisines.
To ticker your taste buds with the most delicious options from the lot, we bring you a list of top 6 Italian dishes that neither fall into the clichéd Pizza category nor the Pasta menu.
Panzanella
This easy to prepare summery salad constitutes bread and tomatoes. Including chunks of soaked bread, tomatoes, onions and basil, it makes up for a healthy meal. It can also be dressed with olive oil and vinegar to further add to the tempting look.
Risotto
Risotto is a north Italian liquid preparation of a rice dish. The liquid preparation can be done using meat, fish or simply vegetables if you’re a hard core vegetarian. This delicacy can also be altered to contain wine and butter. Usually, it is served before the full course meal and often considered as a first course dish.
Lasagne
Technically, Lasagne falls into the category of Pasta, but owing to their different appearance they are being considered here. The traditional method of making Lasagne includes interleaving layers of Pasta with sauce layering. In a layman’s language, this can be called a flat pasta.
Frittata
A lot of Indians believe Frittata to be a dish similar to Omlette, which in a way is true. The only difference between the two is the Frittata can be referred to as a fried omlette enriched with other ingredients such as meat, pasta or vegetables.
Porchetta
This is a dish made of roasted pork stuffed with various different ingredients. Believed to have originated from Lazio, Italy, this dish can make you lick your fingers for double the time you take to complete one bite of it.
Polenta
This is a dish made by boiling cornmeal into a thick porridge. Fried, baked or grilled, offering all the 3 options, this dish is worth a try. It can also be moulded in the shapes of ball and sticks to add extra taste to the dish.
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