When you think ofItalian food, what comes to mind first?

Is it the freshly made pasta or the hand-tossed pizza?

Maybe it’s the gooey mozzarella cheese or refreshing gelato.

Eating spaghetti with spoon and fork

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Read on, and for more, don’t miss11 ‘Italian’ Foods No One Eats in Italy.

This is why we have trust issues.

This is not the best representation of Italian cuisinecover it with sauce and call it a day."

chicken parmesan

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The moral of the story?

Teamwork makes the dream work with this dish!

Carbonara with peas

If you’ve ever seen carbonara listed on the menu, beware!

spaghetti and meatballs

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“No cream or peas should be anywhere near the dish at all.

Justegg yolksand grated cheese make this dish the perfect creamy pasta that it is supposed to be.”

“Alfredo is also something I typically avoid,” says Chef Kirschner.

Carbonara with peas

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fettuccine alfredo

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