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Secondi piatti

In traditional Italian meals, protein based secondi piatti are served after a primo piatto rich on carbohydrates. In consequence, secondi piatti normally consist of meat, poultry, fish or egg-dishes served with a salad or some other moderate side dish or contorni.

The Italian way of dividing a meal up into separate courses tends to confuse tourists, and many give up and go for pizza after an unfortunate restaurant experience, where they have been served steak with only a wedge of lemon and parsley leaf as accompaniment. Many non-Italians find it hard to understand why pasta and meat do not go together, while Italians think this is self-evident. After all, you don’t have to order and eat all four courses in a traditional Italian meal. And you can always ask for some salad or vegetables to go with the secondi piatti or settle for a pasta dish containing meat or fish.

Lamb fillet with mushroom and tarragon sauce

Lamb fillet with mushroom and tarragon sauce

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Photo of roast beef with fondant potato and balsamic reduction sauce

Roast beef with fondant potato and balsamic reduction sauce

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Veal Involtini with White Beans

Veal Involtini with White Beans

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Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

Chicken with Lemon and Garlic

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Beef meatballs with coriander and chili

Beef Meatballs with Coriander and Chili

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Stuffed round zucchini with aubergine Italian Notes

Stuffed round zucchini with aubergine 

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Chicken with almonds and apricots

Chicken with almonds and apricots

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Lamb in lemon sauce

Lamb in lemon sauce

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Beef strips with cucumber

Beef strips with cucumber

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Breast of guineafowl with leeks

Breast of guineafowl with leeks

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Duck breast in orange sauce

Duck breast in orange sauce

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Italian pig cheeks with gremolata

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