Sicilia

Sicily is a land rich in tradition and history, where art and culture blend with the beauty of nature. It is the largest island in Italy and the Mediterranean. Its landscapes range from mountains to sea, passing through volcanoes, countryside, and seaside villages. Sicily boasts a vast culinary tradition. Among the first courses, pasta alla norma reigns supreme: macaroni with tomato sauce, fried eggplant, and salted ricotta. Also delicious are pasta with sardines, made with bucatini, fresh sardines, and fennel, and busiate, a type of pasta from Trapani best served with Trapani-style pesto made with tomato, garlic, basil, pecorino, and almonds. Among the second courses, you must try sarde a beccafico, fish rolls with raisins and pecorino, anchovy meatballs, and Sicilian-style swordfish with capers and cherry tomatoes. Those who prefer meat will be delighted by bruciuluni, a roll filled with vegetables and cheese. In Sicily, one of the quintessential highlights is dessert: the famous cannoli, fried and filled with fresh sheep's milk ricotta, orange zest or chopped pistachios, and chocolate chips. But Sicilian cassata is also famous, made with ricotta, candied fruit, chocolate chips, and marzipan on sponge cake—a true delight. Finally, among the desserts are the typical almond pastries. All these delicacies should be washed down with a good wine, such as the typical Nero d'Avola, Moscato di Noto, and Malvasia delle Lipari. Fortified wines include Zibibbo di Pantelleria and Marsala. On the marketplace Mangiamo Italiano You can find many of these Italian products from Sicily, supplied by the best Italian producers, always respecting our Made in Italy tradition.