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Tuscan cuisine refers to the culinary traditions of the Tuscan region in Italy celebrated for its simplicity and focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients like olive oil, legumes, and meats. Rooted in cucina povera ( Italian for 'cuisine of the poor'), it emphasizes seasonal ingredients and straightforward flavors over complex sauces and spices.
[14] [15] The Mediterranean diet forms the basis of Italian cuisine, rich in pasta, fish, fruits and vegetables. [16] Cheese, cold cuts and wine are central to Italian cuisine, and along with pizza and coffee (especially espresso) form part of Italian gastronomic culture. [17]
Ghetto Dawg sandwiches: 450 calories / 24 grams fat / $9.00 cost (per sandwich) Necklace of Pizza Pockets: 560 calories / 40 grams fat / $2.00 cost per pocket, plus "infinite coolness" Hungry Man quesadillas: 1,450 calories / 360 grams fat / $58.50 cost; Fishy Bacon Mac: 12,600 calories / 182 grams fat / $35.70 cost
Pasta sauce can be full of sodium, fat and sugar or it can provide vegetables and lean protein. Here are the healthiest pasta sauces, according to dietitians. ... Based on a diet of 2,000 calories ...
Pici (Italian:, locally) is thick, hand-rolled pasta, like fat spaghetti. [1] It originates in the province of Siena, in Tuscany; in the Montalcino area they are also referred to as pinci (Italian:). The dough is typically made from flour and water only. The addition of egg is optional, being determined by family traditions.
An upscale concept was unveiled in 2004, called Pizza Hut Italian Bistro. At 50 US locations, the Bistro is similar to a traditional Pizza Hut but with a menu that included previously unseen items, such as penne pasta, chicken pomodoro, and toasted sandwiches. [32] Instead of black, white, and red, Bistro locations feature a burgundy and tan ...
Since the 20th century the cuisine has come under the influence of other Italian regions, so that various pizza and pasta dishes have become staples. [172] This fusion has led to the creation of dishes such as pasta with speck cream sauce and baked apple rings. [172] The territory of Bolzano is also reputed for its Müller-Thurgau white wines.
Pasta is believed to have developed independently in Italy and is a staple food of Italian cuisine, [1] [2] with evidence of Etruscans making pasta as early as 400 BCE in Italy. [3] [4] Pastas are divided into two broad categories: dried (Italian: pasta secca) and fresh (Italian: pasta fresca).