3 Mouthwatering Tuscan Dishes You Simply Must Try

Tuscany boasts iconic cities filled with unique buildings, but the food is equally exceptional and worth savouring during your visit.

Italy is renowned for its delicious dishes, each region offering its distinct flavours. Tuscan cuisine originated from the resourcefulness of farmers in Tuscany, who made flavourful meals with limited ingredients, ensuring nothing went to waste.
Even today, Tuscan food delights with its simplicity and rich flavours, making it a must try while exploring the region.
When visiting Tuscan cities like Lucca, Florence, and Pisa, don’t miss the opportunity to indulge in these mouthwatering dishes.

1. Tortelli di patate

Tortelli di patate (potato tortelli) is a popular dish similar to gnocchi and ravioli. The pasta parcels are filled with mashed potatoes infused with spices, tomato, garlic, and Parmigiano cheese. Enjoy them plain or with sauces like ragu or butter for a delightful Tuscan culinary experience.

2. Truffles

Tuscany is celebrated for its truffles and it’s one of the region’s rarest delicacies! Truffles feature in a range of dishes including pasta and appetisers. However, a must try when in Tuscany is the tagliolini al tartufo, a pasta dish with black truffle and Parmigiano cheese shavings, enriched with melted butter and garlic. It sounds just as good as it tastes!

Truffles are hard to find and mainly forage happens in October and November with the help of trained dogs and pigs! If you’re more curious about truffles or you love the taste of them, you have to experience the White Truffle Festival. 

3. Ribollita

Ribollita is a hearty soup made from leftovers, a testament to Tuscan chefs’ commitment to minimising food waste. This comforting dish includes bread, seasonal vegetables, and cannellini beans. Its name, meaning reboiled, reflects its traditional preparation of reheating leftover soup with olive oil. For soup lovers, ribollita is an essential Tuscan treat.

To fully experience the Tuscan countryside, award winning wines, and of course, its exceptional cuisine, consider joining this tour. The tour includes a delicious five course dinner, featuring wine pairings!

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