Do you know these Italian foods? Match the word on the left with its definition on the right. Answers are below.

types of pasta
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Can you spot the tortellini in this picture?

1. fontina
A. omelet served in wedges
2. ricotta
B. pastry tube with sweet creamy filling
3. focaccia
C. crunchy cookie, usually dipped in coffee
4. tiramisu
D. long, thin tubes of pasta
5. biscotti
E. sauce made from fresh basil and garlic
6. tortellini
F. coarsely ground durum wheat
7. cannoli
G. rich, creamy coffee-flavored dessert
8. ziti
H. pale yellow cheese with small holes
9. pesto
I. Italian blue cheese
10. cappuccino
J. flat bread flavored with garlic and herbs
11. couscous
K. filled pasta in shape of ring or hat
12. Gorgonzola
L. rice-shaped pasta
13. orzo
M. soft fresh cheese
14. frittata
N. strong coffee (espresso) topped with foam from steamed milk

Answers:
1. H; 2. M; 3. J; 4. G; 5. C; 6. K; 7. B; 8. D; 9. E; 10. N; 11. F; 12. I; 13. L; 14. A

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