Italian food is a diverse cuisine with distinct regional variations, forming a core part of Italy's cultural heritage and based on the Mediterranean diet. Key dishes include pasta, pizza (especially Neapolitan), risotto, and desserts like tiramisu and gelato. The country's gastronomy also features abundant fresh fruits and vegetables, various cheeses, cold cuts, and wines, with specific local products often protected by law.
Southern Italian cuisine features olive oil, tomatoes, dried pasta, and fresh vegetables and seafood, reflecting its Mediterranean and agrarian roots and producing lighter, often seafood-focused dishes and famous items like pizza.
Coded by Alejandra Cruz