ITALY NATIONAL KITCHEN
Today, the traditional Italian menu is kept mainly for special events (such as weddings) while an everyday
menu includes only the first and second course, the side dish and coffee. A notable aspect of Italian meals is
that the primo or first course, is usually a more filling dish such as risotto or pasta. Modern Italian cuisine
also includes single courses (all-in-one courses), providing carbohydrates and proteins at the same time (e.g.
pasta and legumes).
Aperitivo :
apéritif usually enjoyed as an appetizer before a large meal, may be Campari, Cinzano, Prosecco,
Aperol, Spritz or Vermouth.
Antipasto :
literally "before (the) meal", hot or cold appetizers
Primo :
"first course", usually consists of a hot dish like pasta, risotto, gnocchi, polenta or soup.
Secondo :
"second course", the main dish, usually fish or meat. Traditionally veal, pork and chicken are most
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