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Pasta is one of the most popular Italian foods, known and loved throughout the world. Pasta must be cooked al dente in order to be truly Italian.
Time
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Course
Sauces
Italian Region
Bread is probably the most common food in the world and is certainly a main stable in Italy. Here is a basic bread recipe, which can be used in your own kitchen to make fragrant loaves or use as a starting point for many other traditional Italian recipes.
Crêpes, called crespelle in Italian, are an excellent treat served either salty or sweet.
A basic preparation, used less often than meat broth, but equally as important for a good cook.
Difficulty
Easy
Course
The Basics
Beef broth is a stable ingredient for making many types of fresh stuffed pasta, risotto and a multitude of Italian recipes. This basic preparation is one of the most important for Italian cooks.
Difficulty
Medium
Course
The Basics
How to make rolled-cookie dough
Difficulty
Medium
Course
The Basics
Time
1 hour and 10 minutes
Course
Sauces
Custard cream is a fundamental ingredient in many Italian desserts. It can be used to fill cakes, pastries and beignets.
Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Course
The Basics
How to prepare shortcrust pastry
Soft and crumbly, sweet shortcrust pastry, pasta frolla in Italian, is the base of many cakes and cookie recipes.
Time
1 hour and 15 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Course
The Basics
