Italian Cuisine

Find 10 words tied to classic Italian cooking.

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Italian food is beloved across the globe for its simple ingredients and bold flavors. This puzzle covers ten words tied to classic Italian cuisine.

Pasta: A staple of Italian cuisine made from wheat dough, shaped into countless forms like spaghetti and penne.
Pizza: A baked dish of flattened dough topped with sauce, cheese, and other ingredients, originally from Naples.
Risotto: A creamy rice dish slowly cooked in broth, often finished with butter and cheese.
Lasagna: A layered pasta dish typically baked with sauce, cheese, and either meat or vegetables.
Gelato: A dense, creamy Italian frozen dessert similar to ice cream but with less air and fat.
Espresso: A concentrated coffee made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans under pressure.
Parmesan: A hard, aged Italian cheese often grated over pasta dishes.
Ravioli: Small pasta pockets filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables and typically served in sauce or broth.
Tiramisu: A layered dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.
Prosciutto: A dry-cured, thinly sliced Italian ham often served alongside melon or cheese.