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
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
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
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe
- italian sausage
- kale
- onion
- parmesan cheese
- red pepper
- heavy cream
- russet potato
- all purpose flour
- salt
- milk
- chicken broth
- garlic
- parmesan cheese
- salt
Zuppa Toscana
- heavy cream
- italian sausage
- onion
- kale
- red pepper
- garlic
- potato
- chicken broth
- bacon
- salt
Potato Sausage Soup, Toscana Style
- garlic
- whipping cream
- kale
- potato
- chicken base
- italian sausage
- bacon
- onion
- water
Creamy Zuppa Toscana
- water
- italian sausage
- onion
- heavy cream
- russet
- kale
- garlic
- chicken broth
- bacon
- red pepper flake
- salt
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
Creamy Zuppa Toscana
- italian sausage
- onion
- bacon
- heavy cream
- garlic
- kale
- chicken broth
- russet potato
- salt
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
Keto Zuppa Toscana
- italian sausage
- garlic
- heavy cream
- cauliflower
- red pepper flake
- kale
- onion
- bacon
- chicken stock
- salt
Cauliflower Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana
- parmesan cheese
- salt
- trader joe' cauliflower gnocchi
- chicken italian sausage
- red pepper flake
- chicken stock
- italian kale
Copycat Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana
- onion
- italian sausage
- black pepper
- salt
- kale
- heavy cream
- garlic
- all purpose flour
- chicken stock
- russet potato
- bacon
- parmesan cheese
Zuppa Toscana Recipe
- heavy cream
- spinach
- rounded garlic
- bacon
- onion
- red pepper flake
- fennel seed
- italian sausage
- chicken broth
- russet potato
Zuppa Toscana
- heavy cream
- italian sausage
- onion
- kale
- yellow potato
- red pepper flake
- garlic
- chicken stock
- bacon
- black pepper
- salt
7-Ingredient Zuppa Toscana (Creamy Gnocchi Soup with Sausage and Kale)
- italian sausage
- red pepper
- kale
- potato gnocchi
- onion
- heavy cream
- chicken stock
- parmesan cheese
- salt
Gnocchi Zuppa Toscana Recipe
- kale
- half
- gnocchi
- italian sausage
- pepper
- onion
- salt
- water
- garlic
Zuppa Toscana (Olive Garden Copycat)
- heavy cream
- italian sausage
- onion
- yukon gold potato
- kale
- water
- garlic
- chicken stock
- bacon
- salt
Ingredient Breakdown
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%