Few Of The Popular Vegetarian Italian Recipes

By Del Piero

It is not difficult to find a few great vegetarian Italian restaurants in any part of the world.

The menu has a diverse mix of salads, soups, crusty breads and delicious pizzas. Cheese is used generously and Arborio which is the local Italian rice is used in quite a few cuisines.

Italians add life to their food with a range of herbs, spices and fresh olives primarily cooked in olive oil. Tomatoes are an essential part of every day cooking.

It is well said that Italian cuisine is the mother of South Europe.

Italian cuisines also has several variation based on the different regions but they all retain the basic theme and touch of Italian cuisines

Italians love their sauces and you will hardly find a dish that does not use it as an accompaniment.

Some of the renowned Italian recipes are listed below:

Alfredo: is a white sauce which is made from butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. However these days heavy cream is added to enhance flavor and richness, mainly within the U.S. This sauce best enhances a dish referred to as fettuccine pasta.

Arrabbiata: in Italian for "angry", this zesty tomato based sauce is given an extra spicy flavor as a result of the addition of hot chilli peppers. This sauce best complements any plain pasta recipe, but is best enjoyed with penne pasta.

Bolognese: Also known as ragu alla Bolognese, which translates into a strong meat based sauce from Bologna Northern Italy, the place of its origin. Made with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs and meat (beef) ingredients offers it a typical dark shade. Lastly some wine, cream and seasoning is added to further concentrate flavors It is generally tossed with pastas or drizzled and served.

Carbonara: originated during the course of the World War II and has 2 distinct versions. One is American (much richer) and second Italian. Prepared eggs, cream, Parmesan and bits of bacon, this sauce is cooked with any type of long pasta such as spaghetti, linguini, or fettucini.

Marinara: classic Italian tomato sauce made, which serves as a flexible base for many great Italian dishes. This sauce not only pairs well with pastas, but can also be used as a dip for finger foods, topping pizzas, burgers and sandwiches.

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