Some Of The Famous Vegetarian Italian Food

By Rajiv Kapur

The vegetarian variety of Italian Recipes is well liked the world over. There's wide range available and one can find them easily with so many Italian restaurants and fast food restaurants scattered all over the globe.

Their mouth watering menu carries a wholesome mix of soups, salads, lovely pastas to crusty breads. Most of the cooking is dependent upon the local rice known as Arborio and the cuisine enjoys a rich lineage of cheese.

Italian food is fresh and lively with the use of plenty of olives, spices and herbs with tomato being an integral part of Italian 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.

List of popular culinary sauces

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

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

Bolognese: Also referred to as ragu alla Bolognese, which translates into a robust meat based sauce from Bologna Northern Italy, the place of its origin. Made with a variety of fresh vegetables, herbs and meat (beef) ingredients impart it a distinctive dark shade. Lastly a bit of wine, cream and seasoning is added to further concentrate flavors It is usually 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 like spaghetti, linguini, or fettucini.

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

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