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Here is a list of Italian recipes featured in Chef Wars along with a list of ingredients, tags and type.
Name | English Name | Ingredients | Type | Tags | Description |
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Amaretti Di Saronno | Amaretto Macaroon | Flour, Sugar, Almond, Spirit, Egg | Cookie | Sweet, Tea Time, Nutty | A specialty of Saronno, the biscuits are baked with crushed almonds or sweet almond liqueur. |
Arancini | Fried Rice Balls with Cheese | Mozzarella, Rice, Bread Crumbs, Tomato | Rice | Cheesy, Greasy, Mediterranean | Dubbed 'little orange' because of their shape and colour, these fried, stuffed rice balls are filled with meat, tomato sauce, and mozzarella. |
Bolognese | Pasta, Tomato, Beef, Onion, Wine | Pasta | Mediterranean, Hearty, Meaty | Traditionally from Bologna, a soffritto of onion, celery and carrot is mixed with beef and fatty pork. Red wine and tomatoes are added to create a thick pasta sauce. | |
Bruschetta | Basil, Bread, Garlic, Olive Oil, Tomato | Bread | Mediterranean, Pub Grub, Healthy | This popular Italian antipasto rubs grilled bread with garlic and tops it with olive oil, salt, herbs and fresh tomatoes. | |
Buccellato | Fig and Nut Pastry Ring | Flour, Sugar, Fig, Date, Almond | Cake | Mediterranean, Festive, Fruity | |
Butternut Squash Risotto | Squash, Rice, Wine, Butter, Parmesan | Rice | Vegetarian, Fusion, Creamy | In this elegant vegetarian dish, roasted squash gives the risotto a burst of autumn flavors! It's garnished with some Parmesan shavings! | |
Cacciucco | Tuscan Seafood Stew | Fish, Mussels, Stock, Squid, Wine | Seafood | Sea, Mediterranean, Hearty | A specialty of coastal villages in Tuscany and Liguria, this hearty stew mixes fish, shellfish in a bath of vermouth and spices. |
Cannoli | Flour, Sugar, Ricotta, Vanilla, Pistachio | Pastry | Sweet, Tea Time, Mediterranean | Meaning 'little tubes', these Sicilian pastries are tube-shaped shells of fried dough, filled with a sweet, creamy filling containing Ricotta. | |
Cassata | Sicilian Ricotta Cake | Candied Fruits, Ricotta, Spirit, Sugar, Flour | Cake | Mediterranean, Sweet, Festive | Invented in Palermo during Arab rule, this sponge cake is moistened in fruit liqueur, layered with ricotta, and coated with a pink and green marzipan shell. |
Chicken Marsala | Chicken, Mushroom, Onion, Wine, Oregano | Meat | Aromatic, Meaty, Mediterranean | Marsala wine is reduced to a syrup-like consistency with onions, mushrooms and herbs before being added to warmed chicken. | |
Chicken Parmigiana | Bread Crumbs, Cheese, Chicken, Egg, Tomato | Meat | Cheesy, Mediterranean, Home | Based on the classic Italian Parmigiana, breaded chicken breast is covered in tomato sauce and cheese. | |
Devilled Egg | Egg, Mayonnaise, Vinegar, Mustard, Paprika | Eggs | Pub Grub, Fiery, Festive | In this ancient Roman appetizer, hard-boiled egg yolks are mashed with mayonnaise, mustard and paprika for added kick! | |
Eggplant Caponata | Eggplant, Olive Oil, Capers, Vinegar, Raisin | Vegetables | Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Sea | This versatile Italian relish combines eggplant, capers and raisins. Best served on top of crusty bread or as a dish topping. | |
Fennel & Orange Salad | Fennel, Orange, Leaf Vegetable, Olive Oil, Mustard | Salad | Vegetarian, Healthy, Fusion | This light and refreshing salad combines sliced fennel, peppery rocket leaves, tangy citrus, and a punchy mustard dressing! | |
Finocchio al Forno | Fennel Baked in Cream | Butter, Cream, Fennel, Parmesan | Vegetables | Creamy, Vegetarian, Cheesy | |
Fonduta Alla Valdostana | Italian Cheese Fondue | Milk, Egg, Cheese, Bread, Truffle | Cheese | Creamy, Cheesy, Luxury | This fondue in Italy's Aosta Valley is made with luscious FOntina Valdostana. It is finished with a hint of white truffle for depth. |
Gamberi al Rosmarino | Shrimp with Pancetta and Rosemary | Bacon, Garlic, Rosemary, Shrimp, Tomato | Seafood | Aromatic, Surf and Turf, Mediterranean | Shrimp is seasoned with garlic and rosemary, and sauteed with fatty pancetta. |
Insalata Caprese | Caprese Salad | Mozzarella, Basil, Tomato, Olive Oil | Salad | Mediterranean, Summer, Healthy | |
Insalata di Polpo | Octopus Salad | Chili, Lemon, Octopus, Olive Oil, Parsley | Salad | Mediterranean, Sea, Summer | |
Involtini | Italian Stuffed Beef Rolls | Beef, Bread Crumbs, Parmesan, Ham, Pine Nut | Meat | Meaty, Mediterranean, Pub Grub | |
Lasagna | Bechamel, Beef, Pasta, Parmesan, Tomato | Pasta | Cheesy, Hearty Mediterranean | Traditional lasagna is made by layering sheets of pasta with sauce made with ragu, Bechamel, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. | |
Maiale in Agrodolce | Italian Sweet and Sour Pork Chops | Honey, Pork, Vinegar, Olive Oil, Rosemary | Meat | Mediterranean, Sour, Sweet | |
Minestrone | Beans, Celery, Tomato, Pasta, Onion | Soup | Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Hearty | ||
Osso Buco | Braised Veal Shanks | Bay Leaf, Marrow Bone, Tomato, Veal, Wine | Meat | Luxury, Meaty, Hearty | Cross-cut veal shanks are braised with vegetables, white wine and stock to create a hearty, aromatic dish! It's often garnished with gremolata. |
Panettone | Milanese Sweet Bread | Butter, Candied Fruits, Raisin, Sugar, Flour | Bread | Sweet, Festive, Winter | One of the symbols of Milan, this sweet load is enjoyed during Christmas. The dough rises three times to give its cupola shape and light, fluffy texture. |
Parmigiana | Eggplant Parmigiana | Basil, Cheese, Eggplant, Parmesan, Tomato | Vegetables | Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Cheesy | |
Pasta Aglio E Olio | Pasta, Garlic, Olive Oil, Chili | Pasta | Mediterranean, Home, Fiery | ||
Pasta Alfredo | Butter, Cream, Parmesan, Pasta | Pasta | Home, Mediterranean, Creamy | ||
Pasta Alla Genovese | Pasta, Beef, Onion, Bacon, Wine | Pasta | Hearty, Meaty, Mediterranean | ||
Pasta alla Norma | Basil, Eggplant, Pasta, Ricotta, Tomato | Pasta | Mediterranean, Summer, Vegetarian | ||
Pasta alle Vongole | Clams, Garlic, Olive Oil, Pasta, Wine | Pasta | Sea, Aromatic, Mediterranean | ||
Pasta Amatriciana | Bacon, Parmesan, Pasta, Tomato, Olive Oil | Pasta | Home, Hearty, Mediterranean | Originating from the Italian town of Amatrice, this traditional dry pasta dish is made of guanciale, Pecorino, and tomato. | |
Pasta Arrabiata | Chili, Garlic, Olive Oil, Pasta, Tomato | Pasta | Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Fiery | ||
Pasta Carbonara | Bacon, Egg, Parmesan, Pasta, Peppercorn | Pasta | Creamy, Mediterranean, Home | ||
Pasta con le Sarde | Pasta with Sardines | Anchovy, Fennel, Fish, Pasta, Pine Nut | Pasta | Mediterranean, Nutty, Sea | |
Pasta e Fagioli | Pasta, Beans, Garlic, Onion, Olive Oil | Pasta | Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Home | Meaning 'pasta and beans', this vegetarian dish combines cannellini beans and small pasta in a base of onion, garlic and spices. | |
Pasta Puttanesca | Capers, Garlic, Olive, Pasta, Tomato | Pasta | Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Home | ||
Pasta with Pesto | Basil, Garlic, Parmesan, Pasta, Pine Nut | Pasta | Mediterranean, Nutty, Home | ||
Pizza Bianca | Pizza with Rosemary | Flour, Olive Oil, Rosemary | Pizza | Street, Home, Mediterranean | Dubbed 'White Pizza', this Roman specialty tops the chewy dough simple with olive oil, coarse salt, and rosemary sprigs. |
Pizza Capricciosa (Sammarinese) | Artichoke, Flour, Ham, Mozzarella, Mushroom | Pizza | Mediterranean, Street, Earthy | ||
Pizza con Prosciutto e Fichi | Pizza with Figs and Prosciutto | Flour, Olive Oil, Fig, Ham, Vinegar | Pizza | Mediterranean, Fruity, Meaty | |
Pizza con Salsicce e Funghi | Pizza with Sausage & Mushroom | Flour, Olive Oil, Mushroom, Sausage, Truffle | Mediterranean, Earthy, Luxury | Cremini mushrooms, Italian sausage, and a hint of truffle oil combine to create deep, earthy flavours. | |
Pizza Margherita | Basil, Flour, Mozzarella, Olive Oil, Tomato | Pizza | Street, Cheesy, Mediterranean | One of the two most basic Neapolitan pizza styles, Pizza Margherita uses tomatoes, olive oil, fresh buffalo milk mozzarella, and basil leaves. | |
Pizza Marinara | Flour, Tomato, Olive Oil, Garlic, Oregano | Pizza | Mediterranean,Street, Vegetarian | One of the two most basic Neapolitan pizza styles, Pizza Marinara combines tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, and garlic. | |
Pizza Napoli | Anchovy, Flour, Mozzarella, Oregano, Tomato | Pizza | Mediterranean, Street, Sea | Actually dubbed Pizza Romana in Naples, this breadier Roman specialty combines anchovies, tomato and cheese. | |
Pizza Quattro Formaggi | Four Cheese Pizza | Blue Cheese, Flour, Mozzarella, Parmesan, Ricotta | Pizza | Cheesy, Mediterranean, Street | |
Polenta | Butter, Corn, Milk, Parmesan | Porridge | Creamy, Home, Hearty | This simple, cornmeal mush is a versatile side dish to many Italian mains - from saucy stews and ragouts, to grilled meats and mushrooms! | |
Pollo alla Cacciatora | Chicken Cacciatore | Oregano, Chicken, Tomato, Wine, Onion | Meat | Aromatic, Earthy, Mediterranean | Meaning 'hunter-style' in Italian, chicken is braised with tomato, onions, herbs and red wine. |
Risotto | Cheese, Garlic, Onion, Rice, Wine | Rice | Creamy, Romantic Aromatic | While there are many risotto varieties, this uses Arborio rice coated in onions and fat, then soaked in white wine and topped with cheese. | |
Risotto al Nero | Squid Ink Risotto | Rice, Squid, Wine, Onion, Garlic | Rice | Sea, Mediterranean, Creamy | A Venetian specialty, squid is braised in its own ink with white wine, garlic and onions until tender. This is then added to the rice, giving it a briny character. |
Risotto al Vino Rosso | Red Wine Risotto | Rice, Stock, Wine, Onion, Cheese | Rice | Creamy, Winter, Romantic | |
Risotto alla Milanese | Marrow Bone, Rice, Saffron, Cheese, Stock | Rice | Aromatic, Luxury, Creamy | A specialty of Milan, this rich risotto is made with beef stock, bone marrow, lard, cheese and saffron. | |
Saltimbocca | Veal with Prosciutto | Basil, Butter, Ham, Veal, Wine | Meat | Aromatic, Meaty, Mediterranean | In this alla Romana or Roman version, veal, prosciutto and basil or sage are rolled-up and cooked in dry white wine and butter. |
Sarde in Saor | Venetian Sweet and Sour Sardines | Pine Nut, Raisin, Vinegar, Fish, Onion | Seafood | Mediterranean, Sour, Pub Grub | A Venetian specialty, fried sardines are dressed with vinegar and garnished with pine nuts and raisins. Served cold, this appetiser is perfect for a warm summer evening. |
Shrimp Alfredo | Butter, Parmesan, Pasta, Shrimp | Pasta | Mediterranean, Creamy, Sea | In this simple Italian classic, juicy shrimps are topped onto pasta coated with Parmesan and butter. | |
Shrimp Fra Diavolo | Chili, Garlic, Shrimp, Tomato, Wine | Seafood | Sea, Mediterranean, Fiery | Tangy tomatoes, briny shrimp, aromatic white wine and garlic are combined with chili for a fiery kick! | |
Soup Crasse | Cheese and Bread Soup | Bread, Cheese, Onion, Stock, Butter | Soup | Mediterranean, Winter, Cheesy | Typically made with day-old bread or breadsticks, this northern Italian casserole adds cheese, butter and stock for a creamy, melty finish. |
Tiramisu | Cheese, Coffee, Egg, Flour, Chocolate | Cake | Romantic, Sweet, Cheesy | Meaning 'pick me up', this Italian classic layers coffee-soaked ladyfingers with a cream of eggs, sugar and mascarpone, dusted with cocoa. | |
Torta alla Monferrina | Pumpkin and Apple Cake | Apple, Chocolate, Fig, Spirit, Squash | Cake | Fruity, Sweet, Winter | An autumn specialty of Italy's Monferrato hills, this cake combines pumpkin, apples and dried figs with chocolate, rum and amaretto liqueur. |
Torta Caprese | Chocolate Almond Torte | Sugar, Butter, Egg, Chocolate, Almonds | Cake | Tea Time, Sweet, Mediterranean | |
Tortelli d'erbetta | Tortelli with Ricotta and Greens | Parmesan, Pasta, Ricotta, Spinach | Pasta | Cheesy, Mediterranean, Summer | A dish from Parma enjoyed on San Giovanni Day - pasta is filled with spinach, ricotta and Parimigiano Reggiano for a balance of salty, nutty and savoury flavours. |
Tuscan Bean Soup | Beans, Carrot, Squash, Onion, Stock | Soup | Hearty, Mediterranean, Winter | This Italian soup combines both cannellini and borlotti beans with seasonal vegetables for a truly hearty and savory crowd pleaser. | |
Veal Marsala | Mushroom, Onion, Veal, Wine, Oregano | Meat | Meaty, Aromatic, Mediterranean | ||
Veal Parmigiana | Bread Crumbs, Cheese, Egg, Tomato, Veal | Meat | Meaty, Mediterranean, Cheesy | Based on the classic Italian Parmigiana, breaded veal is covered in tomato sauce and cheese. | |
Zabaione | Italian Egg Custard | Blueberry, Raspberry, Wine, Egg, Custard | Dessert | Creamy, Fruity,Mediterranean |