Experience Italy through its most authentic and unexpected pasta dishes (and more!) on this unforgettable foodie road trip. In this video, Brent travels across Italy tasting local cuisine you won’t find in tourist restaurants—from rustic chickpea pasta born in Italy’s poverty kitchens, to noodles named after a musical instrument, to meatless “meatballs” packed with flavor. Plus, what might be the best ravioli in Italy, served in a breathtaking mountaintop village.
If you love Italian food, slow travel, and discovering real local dishes, this Italy food tour is for you.
🍝 Featured Italian dishes include: – Traditional chickpea pasta – Unique regional noodle shapes – Classic Italian “poor kitchen” dishes – Hidden-gem ravioli in a mountain village
📍 Location: Italy 🍽️ Cuisine: Authentic Italian pasta & local food
🎒 Perfect for food lovers, travelers, and anyone planning a trip to Italy
Brent Petersen is the Editor-in-Chief of Destination Eat Drink. He currently resides in Setubal, Portugal. Brent has written the novel “Truffle Hunt” (Eckhartz Press) and the short story collection “That Bird.” He’s also written dozens of foodie travel guides on Destination Eat Drink, including several in Italy. Brent’s podcast, also called Destination Eat Drink, is available on all major podcasting platforms.
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