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Primi piatti

Primi piatti refer to the first proper courses in a traditional Italian meal. We are talking pasta, gnocchi, soups, polenta, rice, omelets and other staples that can fill a hungry family on a low cost budget

In consequence primi piatti hit the table, before the expensive meat is served. Pizze is not normally part of the traditional meal structure, because it constitutes a full meal in itself. Besides pizza is rarely made at home, due to the lack of the indispensable forno a legna wood oven.

One-course meals

For those who haven’t got time or appetite for a full Italian meal on an every day basis, primi piatti can also be served as one-course meals. In most cases this means there is a minimal amount of meat involved, though the dishes are rarely strictly vegetarian. Italians like to flavour their primi piatti with a little ham or anchovies in order to get a richer taste.

Primi piatti as one course meals are an exception in most Italian families. They will generally have a salad, some leftovers or a slice of sausage for starters, before digging into the main dish. And they will almost always have a piece of fruit for dessert. On Sundays and in connection with Christmas and Easter people still enjoy a proper 4 course meal or more.

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4 replies
  1. Paige
    Paige says:
    March 4, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    are any of these traditional meals

    Reply
    • Mette
      Mette says:
      March 4, 2018 at 6:32 pm

      Most of the courses are traditional in some part of Italy, but a traditional Italian meal normally consists of an antipasto followed by a primo course followed by a secondo meat course ending with a dolce dessert.

      Reply
    • Vee
      Vee says:
      June 19, 2018 at 8:28 pm

      I think these are the most authentic recipes I can find online in English. I was in Italy last Summer and was stunned by Italian cuisine. Thank you Italian Notes for gathering all the recipes, they are so much better than those fake American-Italian recipes on other websites.

      Reply
      • Mette
        Mette says:
        November 6, 2018 at 8:20 am

        You’re too kind, but I try my best and I really appreciate the feed-back.

        Reply

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