Italian Food Quiz

What does "Al Dente" mean when cooking pasta?Choose the correct answer:

To cook until soft
To cook until it's firm when bitten
To cook with olive oil
To cook until browned

What is "Battuto" used for?Choose the correct answer:

Frying meat
Grilling vegetables
A base for sauces, made of finely chopped vegetables
A type of cheese

Which of the following is a soft cheese used in desserts and pasta fillings?Choose the correct answer:

Parmigiano
Provolone
Mozzarella
Ricotta

What is "Bruschetta"?Choose the correct answer:

A type of pasta
Grilled bread often topped with tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil
A meat dish
A dessert made with chocolate

"Carpaccio" is:Choose the correct answer:

A type of cheese
A baked bread
Thinly sliced raw meat or fish
A vegetable dish

What is "Frittata" similar to?Choose the correct answer:

Pizza
Pasta
An omelet
Bread

"Penne" is:Choose the correct answer:

A type of noodle
A cooking technique
A dessert
A type of meat

Which of the following is a seafood dish that typically includes mussels, clams, and shrimp?Choose the correct answer:

Polpette
Frutti di Mare
Bistecca
Scaloppine

"Tiramisu" is a dessert flavored with:Choose the correct answer:

Cheese and tomatoes
Meat and vegetables
Coffee and cocoa
Seafood

What is "Gelato"?Choose the correct answer:

A type of pasta
A cooking technique
Italian ice cream
A type of bread