• In a big vessel bring the stock to simmer and add the squid.
• Remove them once opaque and set aside.
• In a big wok heat some olive oil and add onion, carrot, salt and pepper.
• Add squid, rice , wine and stock, squid ink.
• Cook till rice is done.
• Add Parmesan cheese and cook for 5 more minutes.

Italian Snacks:

13. Caprese Salad With Pesto Sauce:

This is a popular anti-pasti or starter dish in Italian cuisine. It has the tanginess of a tomato, the freshness of Basil and the soft texture of mozzarella. The best part of this dish is the balsamic reduction of pesto sauce which when drizzled on this dish, elevates it to a whole new level.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tomatoes.
• 1 pack mozzarella cheese.
• Fresh Basil.
• 2 tbsp olive oil.
• 1 tbsp pesto.
• 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar.
• 1 tbsp honey.
• Salt.
• Pepper.

Method:

• Slice the tomatoes in equal thickness.
• Slice mozzarella cheese in the same thickness.
• Arrange them one on top of each other alternatively.
• Sprinkle chopped basil leaves.
• Combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle on top of the salad.

14. Panzanella:

This is another popular Italian salad dish that works wonderfully as a starter. Especially on a hot summer dish, this cool bowl of salad can be instantly refreshing. It is quite light and needs no cooking. You can make it dish in a jiffy without much prep work.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup Tomato Cubes.
• ¼ cup Cucumber cubes.
• ¼ cup onion cubes.
• ½ cup mixed bell peppers.
• Kosher Salt.
• Pepper.
• 3 tbsp olive oil.
• Basil Leaves.
• 1 tbsp Capers.
• Vinaigrette dressing.

Method:

• In a bowl combine all the ingredients together.
• Toss them well and drizzle the dressing on top of it.
• Garnish with some bread croutons.

15. Bruschetta:

This is one of the best snacks in Italian cuisine. It is made with basic ingredients like Tomatoes, bread, olive oil and cheese. If you are having an Italian themed party, this snack is a must serve on the menu. You can even add some mushrooms as topping.