1. Pasta with Sardines • Pasta con le Sarde • Sicily
Sicily is a large island just off the toe of Italy’s boot and features cuisine with French, Spanish, Arab and Greek influences. Sicily’s signature dish, Pasta with Sardines, is seasoned with fennel and saffron. Pine nuts and currants add another layer of deliciousness.
2. Strangozzi with Truffle Sauce • Umbria
Strangozzi is Umbria’s signature pasta, so named because it resembles shoelaces. It’s usually handmade and served with a meat or truffle sauce. Located in central Italy, Umbria is known for its delicious black truffles.