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1. Making Italian Food That Will
Soothe The Soul

2. Cooking Italian food is one of
the easiest and most delicious
ways to enjoy a healthy and
wholesome meal that almost
anyone can prepare at home.
There are 5 easy to
remember secrets about
preparing the finest Italian
cuisine that everyone should
know about in order to make
mouthwatering dishes every
time.

3. Use only the freshest ingredients
Using fresh ingredients is the first step towards preparing
restaurant quality Italian food. Freshness impacts everything
from taste to aroma, and nothing can replace old fashioned
quality. Whether making eggplant Parmesan or spaghetti
sauce laden with wholesome vegetables, fresh produce is key
to being successful.

4. Don't overcook the pasta
Cooking pasta takes a little bit of trial and error until people
get it just right. If it is not cooked long enough it will be
tough and hard to chew, but pasta that is overcooked will
become soggy and unappetizing. It is also important to
quickly drain the pasta after boiling and remove it from the
heat source. Many people simply turn off the heat and leave
the pasta in the water, causing it to continue to soak up
water while losing its firmness and overall appeal.

5. Use Garlic Last
When preparing homemade pasta sauce, add the garlic about
15 to 20 minutes before the sauce is finished cooking. While
garlic is a very potent ingredient, most of the flavor will
dissipate and wear off rather quickly. Waiting until the end
to add garlic will allow the garlic to become infused with the
sauce without the flavor disappearing.

6. Temperamental Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is one of the most difficult things to prepare simply because
it either burns or comes out of the oven undercooked and chewy. The
most important thing to remember is that garlic bread likes to be in a
hot oven. Make sure to let the oven fully preheat before cooking the
garlic bread, and remove it just as the edges begin to crisp up.
Another trick to ensure perfect garlic bread every time is to evenly coat
the bread with soft butter with a spatula. This will provide a consistent
layer that will help the bread to brown evenly without burning while
keeping the top of the bread juicy and delicious.

7. Don't Forget The Wine
Wine and Italian dinners go hand in hand, and you do not have to
be a wine connoisseur in order to choose the right battle for the
occasion. Light colored dishes such as chicken alfredo and shrimp
scampi do well with a white wine, whereas heavier dishes that
include tomato sauce should be accompanied by a nice red wine.
It may take some trial and error to find the perfect wine to
complement your cooking, but it is fun to experiment along the
way. Wine has many health benefits in addition to interacting with
Italian food in ways that help the body to feel good and satisfied.

8. Cooking Italian cuisine is very easy, and many recipes do not
require a lot of expensive ingredients or preparation time.
Following these basic guidelines can help anyone to prepare
delicious Italian meals while also leaving a lasting impression
on those who are eating as well.