Sostantivi di Base - Cibo

a sandwich consisting of a cooked patty made from ground beef, served between two buns

hamburger

a dish that we can make by mixing cooked pasta with other ingredients and sauces

pasta, piatto di pasta

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

insalata

two pieces of bread with cheese, meat, etc. between them

panino

liquid food we make by cooking things like meat, fish, or vegetables in water

zuppa

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

bistecca

a dish of small rolls or balls of cold cooked rice flavored with vinegar and garnished with raw fish or vegetables, originated in Japan

sushi

a type of pasta in very long thin pieces that is cooked in boiling water

spaghetti

a sausage served hot in a long soft piece of bread

hot dog

an Italian food made with thin flat round bread, baked with a topping of tomatoes and cheese, usually with meat, fish, or vegetables

pizza

long thin pieces of potato cooked in hot oil

patatine fritte

a dish that consists of a folded tortilla filled with ground meat, beans, etc., originated in Mexico

taco

a small, typically breaded and fried piece of chicken meat, often served as a snack or fast food item

nugget di pollo, pezzo di pollo

a type of dish made with layers of lasagna topped with meat or vegetables and sauce and then cooked, originated in Italy

lasagna

a dish that consists of pasta in a cheese sauce

maccheroni e formaggio

a type of food made with meat, eggs, etc., baked in the shape of a loaf of bread

polpettone

a dish consisting of tomatoes, zucchinis, peppers, eggplants, and onions cooked together, originated in France

ratatouille

a hot dog that is put on a stick, coated in a mixture of cornmeal and fried before being served

cane di mais

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

cereale

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

cioccolato

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

caramella

a type of snack made from a type of corn kernel that expands and puffs up when heated

popcorn

a dish consisting of pieces of tortilla covered with beans and melted cheese, originated in Mexico

nacho

a dish of a tortilla wrapped around a mixture of ground meat or beans, originated in Mexico

burrito

a potato cooked and served with its skin on

patata giacca

a Russian dish made with sautéed beef strips, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream sauce, typically served over egg noodles or rice

stroganoff di manzo

a dish of fried fish served with chips

pesce e patatine

a dish that is typically made by baking a mixture of ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, potatoes, and cheese, in a large, deep dish

casseruola, sformato

food made with pieces of meat and vegetables roasted or grilled on fire, typically on a skewer

kebab

a sweet and cold dessert that is made from a mixture of milk, cream, sugar, and various flavorings

gelato

an Italian sweet dish made with layers of cake covered with coffee, chocolate, and mascarpone cheese

tiramisù

a traditional Italian frozen dessert that is similar to ice cream but has a denser, creamier texture and a lower fat content

gelato, gelato

a small, ring-shaped fried cake made from sweetened dough

ciambella

a sweet baked treat typically made with flour, sugar, and other ingredients like chocolate chips or nuts

biscotto

a soft cake that is small and round

biscotto

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

torta, dolce

a dry batter cake that is patterned with small squares on both sides, topped with butter, cream or syrup

cialda

a type of sweet dessert made from soft cheese on a cake or biscuit base

torta di formaggio

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

frittella

a small cup-shaped cake that is sweet in taste, made with eggs and baking powder

muffin

a small cake baked in the shape of a small cup and usually topped with frosting

cupcake

a curved-shape roll that is sweet in taste and is usually eaten at breakfast

brioche

a loaf of bread that is narrow and long

baguette

a type of food made from flour, water and usually yeast mixed together and baked

pane

a sweet creamy dish made with milk, sugar, and flour, served cold as a dessert

budino

a food that is made by baking fruits, vegetables, or meat inside one or multiple layers of pastry

torta

a pie with no top filled with something sweet or savory

crostata, tartina

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

omelette

a dish of vegetables or meat cooked at a low temperature in liquid in a closed container

stufato

potatoes that are boiled and then crushed to become soft and smooth

purè