Posts Tagged ‘ pasta ’

How Giolitti Deli Can Help You Eat More Italian Food

Monday, December 28th, 2020
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Eager to eat more Italian food? Try the variety of dishes available at Giolitti Deli.

Are you looking to find new ways to eat more Italian food? Italian food is popular for good reasons: the fantastic flavors of pasta, pizza, cheese, olive oil, garlic, and more are all Italian cuisine staples. If your regular rotation of Italian food is getting a little tired, you can turn to Giolitti Deli in Annapolis for various items on our menu and in our store that encourage a lifelong love of Italian food. Whether you want Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe, Arancini, baked lasagna, Margherita pizza, or more, you can find your new favorites with us. Read on for a sampling of what you can explore at Giolitti Deli.  (more…)

How to Use Red Wine in Pasta Sauce

Monday, November 9th, 2020
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Discover how red wine can add bold flavor to your pasta sauce.

Two of the best parts of an Italian meal are red wine and delicious pasta sauce. They go excellently together, too, and you can find both at Giolitti Deli’s store. But what makes this combination so great, and how can you combine the two for maximum taste? Read on to find out.  (more…)

Appreciating Al Dente Pasta

Monday, November 2nd, 2020
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Learn how to make sure you always get that great al dente texture for your pasta.

Any pasta fan will have come across the phrase “al dente.” But what exactly does that mean, and should every pasta be cooked to al dente perfection? The term al dente comes from an Italian phrase that translates as “to the tooth.” This is related to the hardness of the pasta. When cooked correctly, al dente pasta should still be tender but also firm to the bite. It shouldn’t be mushy and fall apart! So how can you cook al dente pasta, and how can you appreciate good al dente when you’ve got it? Read on to find out.  (more…)

What Makes These Popular Italian Dishes So Special

Monday, October 26th, 2020
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Classic Italian dishes like the Margherita pizza are beloved for good reason.

There are countless Italian dishes for diners to try, but only so much food you can eat at once. Italian food offers delicious pasta, pizza, meats, veggies, desserts, and more food fans can enjoy. Before digging into the nitty-gritty of what Italian cuisine has to offer, we suggest you try one of the absolute classic dishes listed below. You can find many of these items on Giolitti Deli’s lunch and dinner menus or in our grocery store.  (more…)

Enjoy Baked Pasta Specials During Chilly Weather

Monday, September 21st, 2020
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Baked pasta specials, like our vegetable lasagna, can keep you warm during chilly evenings.

During the colder months of the year, it can be a great comfort to enjoy a hot meal during evenings spent inside. At Giolitti Deli, we offer various delicious, hearty, and hot Italian food on our lunch and dinner menus. However, we especially enjoy indulging in our baked pasta specials during a cool autumn night. If you haven’t yet enjoyed one of our specialties, read on to learn what you can select at your next visit to Giolitti Deli.  (more…)

Surprising Mistakes You May Make When Cooking Pasta

Monday, September 7th, 2020
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Are you cooking pasta at home? Avoid these common mistakes for excellent results.

When it comes to making the perfect plate of pasta, there are a few mistakes cooks may be making without even realizing it! While placing pasta into boiling water seems easy enough, we can do things to enhance the flavor of delicious Italian pasta further. These four mistakes are most common when cooking pasta; read on to learn how to fix them.  (more…)

6 Essential Ingredients of Italian Cooking

Wednesday, August 26th, 2020
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Garlic is one of the essential ingredients for delicious Italian cooking.

Italian cuisine is beloved throughout the world because every dish is carefully made with fresh, flavorful, and nutritious ingredients. If you want to increase your quality of Italian cooking, make sure you have the following essential ingredients on hand in your kitchen.  (more…)

How to Select the Best Pasta Type for Your Favorite Sauces

Thursday, August 6th, 2020
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Learn which pasta type can go best with your favorite sauces!

If you are like us at Giolitti Deli, you love all kinds of pasta!  Sometimes it can be challenging deciding what sauce to pair with which type of noodle. First, decide what kind of sauce you will be using. While any pasta and sauce combination is acceptable, there are ways in which specific noodles can enhance the flavor of your sauce. (more…)

7 Health Benefits of Authentic Italian Food

Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
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Authentic Italian food is not only delicious but also offers an abundance of health benefits!

Eating a balanced diet is an essential part of proper nutrition, improved overall health, and a lowered risk of chronic disease. Italian food is fortunately quite healthy when enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. Because Italian food is a cornerstone of a Mediterranean diet of fresh vegetables, olive oil, and grains, it naturally contains a lot of health benefits. If you want to know the benefits of eating delicious, authentic Italian food at Giolitti Deli, read on for an introduction to the most important health benefits of our favorite meals.  (more…)

6 Tips for Making Excellent Homemade Italian Food

Wednesday, January 15th, 2020
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Crafting homemade Italian food is easy if you remember these essential tips.

The Italian dishes at Giolitti Deli are made on-site, with the care and attention to detail that marks the best Italian food from the rest. But how can you replicate that at home? While it’s not exactly possible to replicate the conditions and resources of an Italian restaurant in your home kitchen, there are a few basic things to remember when making your own Italian food. Read on to learn the six essential tips for making excellent homemade Italian food, and soon you will be able to enjoy Giolitti Deli Italian cuisine even when you can’t make it to our dining room.  (more…)