Stop Roaming for the Best Italian Foods, Rome Has It

Then and now, Italians have been known for their affinity with good food, good times and good company - all of which must come together for la dolce vita.  This is none more evident than in the Eternal City - Rome. Chefs in the city constantly innovate on the traditional Rome foods while still keeping true to the basic tastes of the beloved Italian foods - a delicate balancing act, to be sure, but one that Roman chefs have achieved through the ages. 

And so, it makes perfect sense to visit Rome when you have a hankering for the best Italian foods.  Yes, chefs in other countries may try their hand at authentic Italian cooking but nothing beats being in the city that gave birth to it in the first place. 

As can be expected, Italian foods equal pasta dishes and Rome does not disappoint.  In many gourmet restaurants and sidewalk cafés, the pasta dishes take center stage amongst the other meat, poultry and vegetable dishes.   In fact, pasta can be made into just about every course during a Roman meal from the soups to the desserts - such is its versatility. 

Foremost among these pasta dishes is the pasta carbonara, which is probably the most traditional of them all.  It is pasta topped with garlic, eggs, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano, and guanciale as well as black pepper, which combine for a creamy dish that fills the stomach as much as it fills the soul. 

The spaghetti dishes are not too far behind.  Enjoy the spaghetti alla vongole made from spaghetti and white whine sauce topped by vongole and then served with crusty bread, all the better for soaking up every last drop of the zesty sauce.  Savor the spaghetti all'Amatriciana topped by spicy tomato sauce and guanciale although bacon and pancetta can also be used depending on the chef's preference. 

In keeping with Roman innovation on traditional foods, the gnocchi alla Romana is made from semolina instead of potatoes.  Parmigiano cheese, milk and butter are then combined into the semolina and the whole dish is served with a choice of white wine.  Indeed, the typical Americanized fare of spaghetti with meat balls and tomato sauce has a long way to go before topping these authentic spaghetti dishes from Rome. 

But before the pasta and the spaghetti dishes, we suggest a light prelude like stracciatella.  It is an egg-drop soup made from beaten eggs, parmesan cheese, nutmeg, semolina, salt and pepper.  The meat side of the meal can be veal saltimbocca, which are thin slices of veal flavored by sage, covered with prosciutto and topped by a butter and white wine sauce.  Yes, indeed, no greasy fried chicken in a Roman meal. 

Romans are also known for their sweet tooth, of which the tiramisu is its most famous export to the world.  It is made from biscuits, mascarpone cheese, zabaglione, marsala and sugar, which is then served with chocolate shavings. 

Truly, if its is the best Italian foods that you want, then book a holiday apartment Rome online now and start planning your vacation.  A Roman feast is waiting just for you and your family and friends.

Be sure to get a map of Rome during your travel.

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