A Brief History of Jarred Tomato Sauce

Jarred pasta sauce took off in the 1970s with national brands from companies like RAGÚ and Prego

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A Brief History of Jarred Tomato Sauce

Origins of 6 More Classic Italian Meat Dishes

So, which meat dishes originated in Italy, and which were invented in America?Here are the origins of 6 more classic Italian meat dishes.

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Origins of 6 More Classic Italian Meat Dishes

5 Decadent Italian Foods for Fat Tuesday

Venice is not the only city with festivals celebrating Carnevale. Here are 5 savory foods to feast on for Fat Tuesday.

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5 Decadent Italian Foods for Fat Tuesday

College Students Cook Up Italian American Streaming Series

Mark Rotella, author of Stolen Figs: And Other Adventures in Calabria and director of the Coccia Institute, serves as host of “Red Sauce: An Italian American Culinary Journey.”

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College Students Cook Up Italian American Streaming Series

Uncork Italy’s Natural Wine Phenomenon 

Currently, Italy is a global leader in the percentage of organically certified vineyards. Italy, Spain, and France currently share about 75% of the total global organic grape production.

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Uncork Italy’s Natural Wine Phenomenon 

How Pepperoni Became America’s Favorite Pizza Topping

A few elements distinguish pepperoni from other Italian sausages. It’s a combination of ground pork and beef.

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How Pepperoni Became America’s Favorite Pizza Topping

Five Italian American Foods You’ll Never Eat Again. 

To the dismay of toddlers and people fighting the common cold in the Italian American community, pasta maker, Ronzoni, will discontinue their popular “Pastina.”

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Five Italian American Foods You’ll Never Eat Again. 

Good Children Have Nothing To Fear From This Kindly Old Witch

Befana is actually an Italian witch who comes out during the Christmas responsible for bringing presents, toys, and candy to good little children on the night of the Epiphany.

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Good Children Have Nothing To Fear From This Kindly Old Witch

You Say Timpano, I Say Timballo

The biggest star of the 1996 film Big Night isn’t Stanley Tucci or Tony Shalhoub, but rather the timpano, the massive baked pasta dish the restaurant-owning brothers serve their guests on the night of the huge dinner. Timpano is a classic Italian dish dating back at least to the 19th Century.

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You Say Timpano, I Say Timballo

Why Are These American Cities Named Milan?

Check out these American Cities named after Milan, the Italian center of finance, fashion, and design.

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Why Are These American Cities Named Milan?