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Italian American Dishes: Ranking the Most Popular

10 of the Most Popular Italian American Dishes.

Italian American cuisine is loved all around the world. Many confuse it with traditional Italian dishes, but they are actually created in the Americas by Italian immigrants and their children and grandchildren using local ingredients. Here are the Top 10 Most Loved Italian American Dishes:

 

10. Fettuccine Alfredo


 

9. Cioppino

Photo credit Terri Bateman

 

8. Sausage and Peppers

Photo credit Jota @ BRAZIL

 

7. Chicken Parmesan

Photo credit Gary Todd

 

6. Cheesy Garlic Bread


 

5. Baked Ziti

Photo credit Jurassic Blueberries

 

4. Penna alla Vodka


 

3. Lasagna


 

2. Spaghetti and Meatballs

Photo credit Pete

 

1. Pizza [New York, Connecticut, Chicago & Detroit styles]


 

Many dishes seem familiar and they are actually a part of Italian cuisine, such as pizza, lasagna, and spaghetti. However, when it was reinterpreted in America, it truly became its own cuisine for the next generations to come.

Outside of Italy and especially in the US, it may be a bit tricky to distinguish between classic Italian cuisine and classic Italian American. It often boils down to the sauce or the addition of more meat. Can you tell the difference?

 


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