Italian Food Quiz

1. What does "Al Dente" mean when cooking pasta?

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

2. What is "Battuto" used for?

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

3. Which of the following is a soft cheese used in desserts and pasta fillings?

Parmigiano
Provolone
Mozzarella
Ricotta

4. What is "Bruschetta"?

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

5. "Carpaccio" is:

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

6. What is "Frittata" similar to?

Pizza
Pasta
An omelet
Bread

7. "Penne" is:

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

8. Which of the following is a seafood dish that typically includes mussels, clams, and shrimp?

Polpette
Frutti di Mare
Bistecca
Scaloppine

9. "Tiramisu" is a dessert flavored with:

Cheese and tomatoes
Meat and vegetables
Coffee and cocoa
Seafood

10. What is "Gelato"?

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