| It is no secret that Italians love food. Just as with many | | | | the soul. Calzones, pizza, and pasta favorites take us |
| other cultures in the world, Italians do have certain | | | | to a comforting place. Ravioli, manicotti, cannelloni, |
| foods they tend to gravitate toward when they need | | | | lasagna, and gnocchi transport the mind to a soothing |
| a little extra comfort. Italian comfort food can mean | | | | place. |
| different things to different people in different regions, | | | | Of course we cannot forget all the sweet Italian |
| however there are some popular choices shared by | | | | comfort foods. A nice assortment of crispy amaretti |
| all. | | | | cookies, colorful pressed cookies, fruit filled cookies, or |
| Italian comfort food does not only nourish the body, it | | | | crunchy biscotti with a steaming mug of Italian hot |
| nourishes the soul. This type of food has the ability to | | | | cocoa, or cappuccino can make just about anything |
| soothe the body during an illness, calm the nerves on a | | | | seem better. Indulge the senses even more with a |
| rough day, and bring back cherished memories of | | | | large serving of delectable tiramisu. Sometimes, nothing |
| another time and place. | | | | is more comforting than a nice bowl of gelati. Curling up |
| Some of the most popular Italian comfort foods are | | | | with a good book, a soft blanket, and your favorite |
| one-pot dishes. Creamy bowls of mushroom risotto, | | | | flavor of this frozen treat is sure to ease away the |
| warm plates of polenta, hearty crocks of minestrone, | | | | stress. |
| and deep plates of satisfying pasta make every day | | | | Whether it's sweet or salty, hot or cold, there are |
| just a little bit better. | | | | hundreds of delicious Italian comfort foods to choose |
| Rustic dishes of slow cooked meats like osso bucco, | | | | from. So dish up your favorite, sit back, relax, and |
| and chicken cacciatore warm the deepest parts of | | | | enjoy. |