Quiz: This Test Will Separate The True Italians From The Tourists

Everyone has an idea about what Italian cuisine is. But like the United States, Italy has distinct regions, each with its own signature recipes, techniques, and ingredients. Think you know your caprese from your carbonara? It's time to find out.

Did you know:

• The original name for spaghetti was maccheroni. The word spaghetti actually means strings. Before the existence of pasta factories, people made their own spaghetti and would hang it outside to dry. But that is not all Italians are known for!

-Traditional Central Italian cuisine uses ingredients such as tomatoes, all kinds of meat, fish, and pecorino cheese.

-The word for ‘the lunch ‘ is il pranzo

Test your Italian knowledge now! in bocca al lupo!