American Italian foods that don’t exist in #Italy (and what to eat instead) #italytravel #italyfood

Think you know Italian food? 🇮🇹 Think again! Some of the “Italian” dishes you love back home don’t actually exist in Italy! Here are 5 things you won’t find during your travels…and what to order instead!

1. Fettuccine Alfredo: No heavy cream in here. Instead, order fettuccine al burro e parmigiano, a simple yet delicious combo of butter and Parmigiano. 🍝✨

2. Pepperoni Pizza: Don’t get caught off guard! Peperoni in Italy means bell peppers, not spicy sausage. If you want that kick, go for a pizza diavola with spicy salami. 🍕🔥

3. Chicken parm: In Italy, try cotoletta alla milanese, a crispy, golden-breaded veal or chicken cutlet, or Pollo alla Cacciatora, chicken simmered in tomato sauce with olives and fresh herbs.

4. Neapolitan ice cream: Also not a thing here, but not to worry since there are SO many incredible flavors of gelato to try here instead.Look for flavors we love like basil & lemon, peach, cherry, chestnut, pumpkin w. cinnamon, zabaione, gianduia, hazelnut, pistacchio, fiordilatte, or stracciatella.

5. Italian dressing: That bottled dressing? You won’t find it.Italians dress their salads simply with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and fresh herbs. No pre-made mix needed.

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Which one surprised you the most? Tell us in the comments.👇

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