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Campania is an administrative region of Italy. Its capital is Naples. The region is home to 10 of the 58 UNESCO sites in Italy, including Pompeii and Herculaneum, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Amalfi Coast and the Historic Center of Naples. In addition, Campania's Mount Vesuvius is part of the UNESCO World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

Featured Dishes from Campania

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

One part espresso with one part steamed milk and one part thick foam, named after the brown, hooded robes of Italian Capuchin monks

Cornetto

Cornetto

Croissant-like pastry, unfilled or filled with cream, chocolate, fruit jam, eaten with cappuccino or fruit juice

Gassosa dall'acquafrescaio

Gassosa dall'acquafrescaio

A beverage made with Sorrento lemon juice, sparkling volcanic water and baking soda, said to be a hangover cure (rare drink these days)

Babà Napoletano

Babà Napoletano

Yeasted rum cake, serve with whipped cream, custard, strawberries, cherries

Biscotto di Castellammare

Biscotto di Castellammare

Cigar- or breadstick-shaped biscotti from Campania, commonly packaged and sold in summer on the roads of the Campania coast

Calzoncelli

Calzoncelli

Small calzone- or ravioli-shaped pastries filled with chocolate and chestnut cream

Chiacchiere

Chiacchiere

Fried pastry strips sprinkled with powdered sugar, common during Carnival

Cicerchiata

Cicerchiata

Mini fried pastry balls in honey

Coviglia

Coviglia

Semifreddo, a semi-frozen mousse-like dessert, flavors include chocolate, coffee, strawberry, raspberry, hazelnut

Gelato

Gelato

Graffe

Graffe

Yeasted doughnuts covered in granulated sugar, made with all-purpose flour and mashed potatoes

Granita

Granita

Melanzane al cioccolato

Melanzane al cioccolato

Eggplant slices covered in chocolate sauce

Migliaccio

Migliaccio

Semolina and ricotta cake with lemon

Mostaccioli

Mostaccioli

Christmas cookies made with mosto cotto (grape must), chocolate, gingerbread spices, there are several different variations of this cookie

Pastiera napoletana

Pastiera napoletana

Easter wheatberry and ricotta pie with citrus, vanilla and spices, can also be made with rice

Pignoli

Pignoli

Pine nut cookies

Roccocò

Roccocò

Ring-shaped spice cookies made with citrus zest and almonds, common during Christmas

Sanguinaccio dolce

Sanguinaccio dolce

Chocolate and blood pudding, common during Carnival

Sfogliatella frolla

Sfogliatella frolla

Shortcrust pastry filled with a sweet ricotta cheese mixture

Sfogliatella riccia

Sfogliatella riccia

Flaky pastry that looks like a clam shell and is filled with a sweet ricotta cheese mixture

Sospiro

Sospiro

Small cream-filled glazed pastries

Taralli

Taralli

Twisted bread or crunchy breadsticks, crunchy or soft, savory or sweet, flavored with fennel, anise, wine, olive oil, coated in sugar

Torciglione

Torciglione

Serpent-shaped strudel with almonds, apples and figs

Torta caprese

Torta caprese

Flourless chocolate cake

Torta gianduia

Torta gianduia

Chocolate and hazlenut cake using gianduia spread

Zeppole

Zeppole

Doughnuts, may be filled with cream, jelly, custard, chocolate, butter and honey, common on St. Joseph's Day on March 19

Aglianico del Taburno

Aglianico del Taburno

Campi Flegrei

Campi Flegrei

DOC wine from Campania

Cappuccino

Cappuccino

One part espresso with one part steamed milk and one part thick foam, named after the brown, hooded robes of Italian Capuchin monks

Capri white wine

Capri white wine

Espresso

Espresso

Finely ground coffee brewed quickly with highly pressurized water

Falerno

Falerno

Falerno del Massico

Falerno del Massico

Fiano di Avellino

Fiano di Avellino

Gassosa dall'acquafrescaio

Gassosa dall'acquafrescaio

A beverage made with Sorrento lemon juice, sparkling volcanic water and baking soda, said to be a hangover cure (rare drink these days)

Greco di Tufo

Greco di Tufo

Greco is an Italian wine grape that may be of Greek origin. The name relates to both white (Greco bianco) and black (Greco nero) grape varieties. While there is more land area dedicated to Greco nero, the Greco bianco is the grape most commonly referred to by Greco. In the Campania region it is used to produce the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine Greco di Tufo. In Calabria, it is used to make the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wine Greco di Bianco. The name Greco is sometimes used as a synonym for several varieties of supposed Greek origins-most notably Trebbiano.

Greco di Tufo

Greco di Tufo

Greco is an Italian wine grape that may be of Greek origin. The name relates to both white (Greco bianco) and black (Greco nero) grape varieties. While there is more land area dedicated to Greco nero, the Greco bianco is the grape most commonly referred to by Greco. In the Campania region it is used to produce the Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita (DOCG) wine Greco di Tufo. In Calabria, it is used to make the Denominazione di Origine Controllata (DOC) wine Greco di Bianco. The name Greco is sometimes used as a synonym for several varieties of supposed Greek origins-most notably Trebbiano.

Ischia

Ischia

Lacrima Christi

Lacrima Christi

Limoncello

Limoncello

Limoncello

Limoncello

Procida

Procida

Solopaca

Solopaca

Strega

Strega

Taurasi

Taurasi

Vesuvio

Vesuvio

Acqua pazza

Acqua pazza

Crazy water, fish stewed with olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, wine, herbs

Agnello con piselli

Agnello con piselli

Lamb and pea stew

Alici in tortiera

Alici in tortiera

Baked anchovies with breadcrumbs, capers, garlic, parsley

Anchovy

Anchovy

Baccalà alla napoletana

Baccalà alla napoletana

Salt cod stewed with tomatoes, olives, pine nuts, raisins, capers and garlic

Baccalà e ceci

Baccalà e ceci

Cod and chickpeas

Broccoli e salsiccia

Broccoli e salsiccia

Broccoli and sausage, may also include pasta and be made with broccoli rabe

Calzone

Calzone

Folded pizza dough filled with meats, cheese, vegetables

Capozzelli

Capozzelli

Goat or lamb head sliced in half and cooked with a variety of herbs and spices

Capretto al forno con patate

Capretto al forno con patate

Roasted kid goat with potatoes, common during Easter

Carne pizzaiola

Carne pizzaiola

Beef steak with a tomato pizzaiola sauce, may also be made with veal, chicken, pork

Carrozza

Carrozza

Battered and deep-fried grilled mozzarella cheese sandwich, serve with, for example, marinara sauce

Ciambotta

Ciambotta

Stewed vegetables, another variation is a soup with seafood and fish

Coniglio ischitana

Coniglio ischitana

Rabbit braised with vegetables, olive oil and wine

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

Eel

Eel

Marinated with vinegar and herbs or cooked with tomatoes and white wine. Christmas dish

Fave e cicoria

Fave e cicoria

Puréed fava beans and sautéed chicory

Fish

Fish

Fried, stewed, grilled, baked wrapped in paper (al cartoccio)

Gnummareddi

Gnummareddi

Grilled meat rolls made with lamb and kid goat offal with herbs and spices, there are several variations

Lagane e ceci

Lagane e ceci

Wide noodles with chickpeas, garlic and oil

Marinara pizza

Marinara pizza

Pizza topped with tomato sauce, garlic and olive oil

Minestra maritata

Minestra maritata

Soup with pork, sausages, meatballs, vegetables, greens and pasta

Mollusco

Mollusco

Mussel

Mussel

Octopus

Octopus

Orecchiette funghi

Orecchiette funghi

Orecchiette pasta with mushrooms

Panuozzo

Panuozzo

Ciabatta bread, baked in a wood oven and filled with a variety of ingredients

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Parmigiana di melanzane

Parmigiana di melanzane

Eggplant casserole with tomato sauce and cheese

Pasta al tartufo

Pasta al tartufo

Pasta with truffles or truffle sauce, for example, strangozzi pasta

Pasta alla boscaiola

Pasta alla boscaiola

Pasta with mushrooms and sausage, guanciale, or other meat

Pasta e fagioli

Pasta e fagioli

Pasta and beans soup

Pasta napoletane

Pasta napoletane

Pasta with tomato sauce and parmesan cheese

Pasta 'ncasciata

Pasta 'ncasciata

Noodle casserole with eggplant and cheese

Peperoni imbottiti

Peperoni imbottiti

Bell peppers stuffed with seasoned breadcrumbs, capers, black olives, garlic, tomatoes, anchovies

Pizza fritta

Pizza fritta

Pan- or deep-fried pizza dough, then topped with sweet or savory ingredients

Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita

Pizza with tomato sauce, basil and mozzarella

Pizza Napoletana

Pizza Napoletana

Wood-fired pizza topped with crushed tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella or fior de latte, fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil, from Naples, Campania, Italy

Pizza quattro stagioni

Pizza quattro stagioni

Pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, ham, basil, divided into four sections, each with their own toppings

Polipetti affogati

Polipetti affogati

Stewed octopus with tomatoes, wine, hot peppers and olive oil

Polpeta

Polpeta

Meatballs or patties, made with meat, fish, vegetables, serve with tomato sauce, gravy

Polpo alla Luciana

Polpo alla Luciana

Octopus stewed with tomatoes, olives, parsley, garlic, capers and white wine

Polpo in umido

Polpo in umido

Ragù Genovese

Ragù Genovese

Braised beef and onion sauce, serve with pasta

Ragù Napoletano

Ragù Napoletano

Slow-cooked meat sauce with tomatoes and various cuts and types of beef, veal, pork, sausage, serve the sauce with pasta and the chunks of meat as the main course

Risotto alla pescatora

Risotto alla pescatora

Seafood risotto, made with mussels, shellfish, shrimp, squid

Risotto primavera

Risotto primavera

Rice with vegetables

Saltfish

Saltfish

Sardine

Sardine

Sartù di riso

Sartù di riso

Rice pie or casserole with sausage, meat, meatballs, hard boiled eggs, peas and tomato sauce

Sautè di cozze

Sautè di cozze

Steamed mussels

Scialatielli

Scialatielli

Pasta made with flour, milk, basil, olive oil and parmesan cheese, Scialatielli all’Amalfitana, which is scialatielli with seafood, is a popular dish using this type of pasta

Scialatielli ai frutti di mare

Scialatielli ai frutti di mare

Scialatielli pasta with seafood

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