Toscana

Tuscan cuisine is the cuisine of the Tuscan region of central Italy. It is characterized by simple recipes made with high-quality ingredients.

The first records of Tuscan cuisine date back to the 13th century, when trade with other Italian regions and foreign countries introduced new ingredients and cooking techniques to the area. By the 15th century, Tuscan cuisine had become more refined, with the addition of ingredients such as olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and tomatoes.

Tuscan cuisine reached its height of popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, when the Grand Duchy of Tuscany was one of the most powerful states in Europe. Prominent Tuscan chefs such as Pellegrino Artusi and Luigi Boccherini helped to spread the popularity of Tuscan cuisine beyond the borders of Italy.

Advice

When making toscana, it is important to be aware of the flavor of the ingredients. Start by using a good quality extra-virgin olive oil, as it is the foundation of the dish. Also, make sure to use fresh garlic, as it will bring out the flavor of the other ingredients. Additionally, be sure to let the flavors blend together by letting the toscana sit for at least an hour before serving. Finally, be generous with the parsley, as it adds a nice depth of flavor. With these tips, you'll be sure to create the perfect toscana.

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Recipes

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Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana

  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • accent seasoning
  • onion
  • water
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • all purpose flour
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
  • russet potato
  • bacon
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Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

  • coconut milk
  • ground pork
  • italian sausage
  • parsley
  • red wine vinegar
  • black pepper
  • basil
  • garlic powder
  • onion powder
  • paprika
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • white
  • red pepper flake
  • kale
  • fennel seed
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • yellow potato
  • whole30 compliant bacon
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • salt
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Zuppa Toscana

  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • kale
  • red pepper
  • garlic
  • potato
  • chicken broth
  • bacon
  • salt
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Creamy Zuppa Toscana

  • water
  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • russet
  • kale
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
  • bacon
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
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Crockpot Zuppa Toscana

  • white
  • aidells chicken apple sausage
  • red pepper flake
  • kale
  • italian seasoning
  • coconut milk
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • yellow potato
  • whole30 compliant bacon
  • pepper
  • salt
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Creamy Zuppa Toscana

  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • bacon
  • heavy cream
  • garlic
  • kale
  • chicken broth
  • russet potato
  • salt
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Zuppa Toscana

  • kale
  • onion
  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • chili powder
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • bacon
  • parmesan cheese
  • pepper
  • russet potato
  • zucchini
  • olive oil
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
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Keto Zuppa Toscana

  • italian sausage
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • cauliflower
  • red pepper flake
  • kale
  • onion
  • bacon
  • chicken stock
  • salt
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Zuppa Toscana Recipe

  • heavy cream
  • spinach
  • rounded garlic
  • bacon
  • onion
  • red pepper flake
  • fennel seed
  • italian sausage
  • chicken broth
  • russet potato
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Zuppa Toscana

  • heavy cream
  • italian sausage
  • onion
  • kale
  • yellow potato
  • red pepper flake
  • garlic
  • chicken stock
  • bacon
  • black pepper
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
italian sausage
onion
garlic
kale
heavy cream
bacon
red pepper flake
chicken stock
chicken broth
russet potato
parmesan cheese
water
black pepper
all purpose flour
yellow potato
red pepper
pepper
coconut milk
white
fennel seed
whole30 compliant bacon
potato
accent seasoning
ground pork
parsley
red wine vinegar
basil
garlic powder
onion powder
paprika
oregano
thyme
milk
whipping cream
chicken base
russet
aidells chicken apple sausage
italian seasoning
chili powder
zucchini
olive oil
cauliflower
trader joe' cauliflower gnocchi
chicken italian sausage
italian kale
spinach
rounded garlic
potato gnocchi
half
gnocchi
yukon gold potato

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • italian sausage

Staple Ingredients

  • italian sausage 39%
  • salt 39%

Common Ingredients

  • garlic 36%
  • kale 36%
  • onion 36%
  • heavy cream 33%
  • bacon 30%

Usual Ingredients

  • chicken stock 24%
  • red pepper flake 24%

Rarey Ingredients

  • chicken broth 18%
  • russet potato 18%
  • parmesan cheese 15%