What are the Top Traditional Pasta Dishes of Italy?

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Spaghetti alla Carbonara

Spaghetti alla Carbonara is a classic Roman dish. It's made with eggs, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper. The sauce is creamy and coats each strand of pasta well.

Lasagna

Lasagna is a loved Italian dish with layers of flat pasta, meat sauce, and cheese. It's baked until golden. This filling dish is great for family meals and special events.

Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo is a simple but tasty pasta dish. It's made with butter and Parmesan cheese, making a creamy sauce. This dish started in Rome and is now popular all over.

Pasta alla Norma

Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian dish with eggplant, tomatoes, and ricotta salata cheese. It's often made with short pasta like penne or rigatoni. The mix of flavors is very Sicilian and really good.

Spaghetti alle Vongole

Spaghetti alle Vongole is a seafood pasta dish from Naples. It's made with clams, garlic, olive oil, and sometimes cherry tomatoes. This light dish tastes like the Mediterranean.

Penne all'Arrabbiata

Penne all'Arrabbiata is a spicy pasta dish from Rome. "Arrabbiata" means "angry" in Italian, talking about the heat of the chili peppers used. It's a simple sauce of tomatoes, garlic, and red chili peppers.

Tagliatelle al Ragù

Tagliatelle al Ragù is the real version of what many call "spaghetti bolognese". It's made with wide, flat pasta and a rich meat sauce. This dish comes from Bologna and is a true Italian favorite.

Cacio e Pepe

Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta dish that's very simple but delicious. It's made with just cheese, pepper, and pasta. The key is using good Pecorino Romano cheese and fresh black pepper.

Pasta al Pesto

Pasta al Pesto comes from Genoa in northern Italy. The sauce is made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. It's usually served with trofie or trenette pasta.

Orecchiette con Cime di Rapa

This dish comes from Puglia in southern Italy. Orecchiette ("little ears") pasta is served with broccoli rabe, garlic, and sometimes anchovies. It's a good mix of pasta and vegetables.

Mamma Mia's Trattoria of West Boynton Beach serves these traditional Italian pasta dishes. We use fresh, good ingredients to bring you real Italian tastes. Our cooks make each dish carefully, giving you a great Italian meal.

Want to try these classic Italian pasta dishes? Contact us to book a table or order food. You can also call us at 561-509-0925. Come to Mamma Mia's Trattoria of West Boynton Beach for a real taste of Italy!