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Average Italian Food Quiz | 10 Questions | Hobbies

My sister moved to Italy over ten years ago and has taught me everything I know on this subject. Hence I've gained over thirty pounds! And I don't care!

A multiple-choice quiz by EmLaw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
EmLaw

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
39,923

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
7222

Last 3 plays: Guest 49 (6/10), Guest 172 (0/10), Guest 69 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Gnocchi is a type of pasta, but with a main added ingredient. What is that main ingredient? Hint

Spinach

Potato

Parmesan

Tomato

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Question 2 of 10

2. Tiramisu is a delicious layered dessert made with sponge fingers, coffee, mascarpone and booze. Literally translated, what does 'tiramisu' mean? Hint

'Wake me up'

'Break me up'

'Shake me up'

'Pick me up'

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Question 3 of 10

3. Amaretti are little crunchy biscuits with the flavour of which nut? Hint

Hazelnut

Almond

Pistachio

Walnut

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the main flavour of tartufo, another Italian dessert? Hint

Chocolate

Orange

Lemon

Peach

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the main ingredient(s) of any Italian dish that is described as Florentine in culinary terms? Hint

Spinach

Egg and cream

ham

Ham and mushroom

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in pesto? Hint

Olive oil

Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese

Basil

Black olives

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Question 7 of 10

7. What, in Italian, is 'prosciutto'? Hint

Ham

Sausages

Chicken

Veal

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Focaccia' is a type of what? Hint

Bread

Meat

Cheese

Pasta

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of these is NOT a stuffed pasta dish? Hint

Cappelletti

Agnolotti

Tortellini

Fusilli

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the main ingredient of passata, often used in Italian cooking? Hint

Olive oil

Tomato

Onion

Black olives

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Gnocchi is a type of pasta, but with a main added ingredient. What is that main ingredient?

Answer: Potato

Gnocchi are usually little potato and pasta dumplings. Delicious with either a tomato or four cheese sauce or just with butter and herbs (especially sage).

2. Tiramisu is a delicious layered dessert made with sponge fingers, coffee, mascarpone and booze. Literally translated, what does 'tiramisu' mean?

Answer: 'Pick me up'

This dessert is probably my favourite. The large amounts of coffee in the recipe gave it its name.

3. Amaretti are little crunchy biscuits with the flavour of which nut?

Answer: Almond

There is also a liqueur, called Amaretto, with a similar flavour. Highly recommended!

4. What is the main flavour of tartufo, another Italian dessert?

Answer: Chocolate

Another one of my personal favourites!

5. What are the main ingredient(s) of any Italian dish that is described as Florentine in culinary terms?

Answer: Spinach

Spinach is especially yummy in cannelloni and lasagna.

6. Which of the following is NOT an ingredient in pesto?

Answer: Black olives

Pesto can be used in a wide variety of dishes but I love it on its own on warm pasta with an extra sprinkling of fresh parmesan.

7. What, in Italian, is 'prosciutto'?

Answer: Ham

Equally delicious in pasta, on pizzas or just on bread.

8. 'Focaccia' is a type of what?

Answer: Bread

A yeast-based bread. Delicious warm and straight from the oven but still quite gorgeous cold.

9. Which of these is NOT a stuffed pasta dish?

Answer: Fusilli

10. What is the main ingredient of passata, often used in Italian cooking?

Answer: Tomato

Delicious on its own stirred in with hot pasta with just a little fresh parmesan sprinkled on top.

Source: Author EmLaw

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