The fall season is an excellent opportunity to make delicious, seasonal dishes! Soups are a staple of fall cuisine, especially throughout the regions of Italy. Discover four of our favorite Italian soup recipes, and visit Basta Pasta to try one… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘Italian Cuisine’
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Toast to National Pumpkin Day with Basta Pasta
The temperature is dropping, Halloween decorations are appearing, and the fall season is officially upon us! We’re approaching the end of October, which means now is an excellent time to start preparing your favorite pumpkin recipes! Celebrate National Pumpkin Day… Read More
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Discover Italy’s Favorite Coffee Beverages
Sunday, September 29 is National Coffee Day! Whether you prefer a dark roast or decaf, there’s no better way to start the day than with a delicious cup of coffee. Celebrate National Coffee Day as the Italians do, and discover… Read More
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5 Italian Recipes to Fall for This Season
As summer comes to its inevitable close, our tastebuds start to change with the seasons. Fall is almost here, and with it comes the promise of pumpkin-flavored lattes and crisp apple pie. The fall season is also an excellent time… Read More
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4 Things You Didn’t Know About Gelato
July is National Ice Cream Month in the United States, and for good reason! Ice cream is the perfect treat for a hot, humid summer’s day. While Americans celebrate their favorite ice cream flavor every July, Italians enjoy their version… Read More
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The Beginner’s Guide to Preparing Gnocchi
Gnocchi, the pillowy Italian dumpling, originally hails from Northern Italy. With colder climates best suited for growing potatoes than grain, the Northern Italians perfected the art of hearty cuisine. Every region of Italy has its own version of gnocchi, but… Read More
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Celebrate July 4th with These Delicious Italian Recipes
In just a few weeks, fireworks will illuminate the night sky in technicolor wonder. Families across the United States will gather together for dinner, drinks, and a few celebratory sparklers. While the standard Fourth of July meal might consist of… Read More
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5 Amazing Health Benefits of Italian Cuisine
When it comes to Italian cuisine, many people will think of carbs and cheese. This flies in the face of some of our most popular fad diets and nutritional trends, but at the end of the day, Italian cuisine is… Read More
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This Fall, Warm Up With 5 Italian Soup Recipes
Fall is perfect soup weather, and while you may think of pasta when you think of Italian cuisine, Italy is also known for some of the most delicious, heartiest soup recipes around. Italian soups are typically made with a base… Read More
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5 Reasons to Take Your Family Out to Dinner
How often do you go out to dinner with your family? It might be worth it to add more family outings to your schedule and budget. There are so many benefits you get from spending time with your loved ones… Read More