{"id":7779,"date":"2017-12-30T17:43:57","date_gmt":"2017-12-31T00:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marialiberati.com\/?p=7779"},"modified":"2017-12-30T17:43:57","modified_gmt":"2017-12-31T00:43:57","slug":"authentic-italian-and-a-davinci-dinner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marialiberati.com\/freshsite\/2017\/12\/30\/authentic-italian-and-a-davinci-dinner\/","title":{"rendered":"The Differences Between Authentic Italian Food and American-Italian Food."},"content":{"rendered":"

Editor: Annie Beurman
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\nFor those who love Italian food, it\u2019s always a treat to pay a visit to the neighborhood Italian restaurant or pizzeria. However, if you took a trip to Italy, you\u2019re likely to find that your favorite American-Italian restaurants aren\u2019t as authentic as they seem, even if they are delicious. There are several key differences when it comes to American-Italian cuisine and food that actually comes from Italy, and these are a few you might find in your favorite Italian dishes.\"\"<\/a>
\nPasta<\/b>
\nSadly, you\u2019re highly unlikely to find spaghetti and meatballs anywhere in Italy. This is because, despite the use of the dish in media forms like Lady and the Tramp<\/i> and Mario (by the way, don\u2019t expect a game about an Italian man created in Japan to be very accurate) the dish was created in America. There are actually several supposedly Italian dishes created in America by Italian immigrants who worked with what they had. You\u2019re more likely to find spaghetti and meatballs in separate dishes from each other. Another thing that isn\u2019t Italian is marinara sauce, which was also created in America. There are many other types of pasta sauces actually used in Italy, but if you\u2019re still dying to have your dose of marinara, there a similar sauce called Pomodoro, which is used in the dish Pasta al Pomodoro.
\nPizza<\/b>
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\nIn case you\u2019re excited to try some authentic Italian pepperoni pizza, I hate to break it to you, but there\u2019s no such thing in Italy. The closest thing you can find is Prosciutto, which is Italian ham. Speaking of meat, meat lover\u2019s pizza is another type you won\u2019t find in Italy; Italians can\u2019t bear the thought of putting more than one meat on pizza. When it comes to the sauce, instead of the typical tomato sauce you\u2019d expect in America, Italian restaurants use four ingredients; olive oil, garlic, oregano and, of course, fresh tomatoes. Add the toppings, very little cheese, and the sauce onto a thin crust and you\u2019ve got yourself a delicious Italian pizza.
\nBreads\"\"<\/a><\/b>
\nYou can\u2019t have Italian food without a side of bread. However, the garlic bread you love will have to wait until you get back to America. If you want the originators of it, the bread for you is either Bruschetta or Crostini. Bruschetta is commonly made with sourdough bread white Crostini is made from smaller breads like baguettes. Both are similar side, but instead of butter, the bread is coated with olive oil. A common topping for these toasted delicacies is tomato with basil.
\nMeat and Seafood<\/b>
\nWhile dishes like shrimp scampi or chicken parmesan- you guessed it- aren\u2019t Italian, there are more than enough Italian dishes to satisfy your cravings for seafood or meat. Whether you like cod, mussels or even octopus, the Italians knew how to make you a delicious fish dinner. As for meat, while you won\u2019t find any mixed with your pasta, there are still plenty available along with a serving of vegetables and plenty of wonderful spice<\/a>
\nEven if you\u2019re not in Italy, authentic Italian cuisine isn\u2019t as hard to find as you think. The next time you go to an Italian restaurant near you, a little research is all it takes for you to experience a true taste of Italy.
\nFor authentic Italian recipes, get your copy of the Gourmand World Award Winning book- The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions-2nd edition’s\"\"<\/a> you on January 19th , at 7:30-at Altomonte’s Italian Market and Bakery in Doylestown Pa for a DaVinci Style Dinner, Wine sampling and Cooking demo from The Basic Art of Italian Cooking :DaVinci Style. registration is limited. Fee of $85 includes a 4 course meal and wine sampling. I will be signing copies of the limited edition book that will be available for purchase during the event,. Call ALtomonte’s at 215-489-8889
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