Italy Teacher Notes
Italian Cooking Terms
al dente— An Italian cooking term, literally meaning “to the tooth”. This describes the point at which pasta is properly cooked-- firm and tender to bite, but not soft
sauté— To fry quickly over high heat in oil or fat, stirring or turning the food to prevent burning
Italian Cooking Utensils
colander— A bowl-shaped dish with holes in it that is used for washing or draining food
Dutch oven—A heavy pot with a tight-fitting domed cover that is often used for cooking soups or stews
Italian Special Ingredients
mozzarella—A moist, white, unsalted cheese with a mild flavor and a smooth rubbery texture
prosciutto—Dry, cured ham that is pale red in color and has a delicate, sweet flavor
spinach noodles—Noodles made with spinach that are green in color
Italian Typical Dinner Menu
Minestrone soup
Spaghetti with meat sauce
or
Risotto
Chicken hunter’s style
Italian-style cauliflower
Fresh fruit