Italian Potato Dishes

Pasta e patate is an Italian dish that's a typical example of la cucina povera, which uses leftovers and common ingredients to create new dishes. This dish is made with a combination of pasta and potatoes as key ingredients, usually along... READ MORE

Crocchè is a famous Sicilian deep-fried snack. Also known as crocchè di patatte, and panzarotti in Neapolitan, it is made with mashed potatoes, eggs, Parmigiano and mozzarella cheese, and parsley or mint leaves. Add... READ MORE

Zuppa di patate is a traditional potato soup. It's made with a combination of potatoes, onions, bread slices, broth, olive oil, thyme, seasonings, grated cheese, butter, and nutmeg. The potatoes are cut into strips and seasoned with salt, pepper, ... READ MORE

Gattò di patate is a traditional dish originating from Naples. This savory potato cake is made with mashed potatoes that are enriched with butter, eggs, and grated cheese such as parmesan or smoked scamorza. Cured meat such as salami, cooke... READ MORE

Taròz is a fulfilling, traditional dish from Valtellina that truly highlights several wonderful local products, from the potatoes and beans that are easily grown near the surrounding mountains to the renowned Valtellina Casera chee... READ MORE

A classic Italian pizza variety, pizza patatosa is a type of potato pizza that is traditionally topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and potatoes. Prior to arranging them onto the pizza base, the potatoes are cut into wedges or thin slices, then ... READ MORE

Patate al latte is a traditional dish that makes use of old potatoes. The potatoes are cut into thick rounds, placed in a saucepan, then covered with milk and gently boiled until they become tender. They’re then strained, seasoned with salt,... READ MORE

Lasagne al pesto e patate is a traditional dish originating from Liguria. This lasagna casserole is usually made with a combination of lasagne pasta, potatoes, pesto, butter, flour, milk, basil, grated parmesan, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are ... READ MORE

Spiedo is a traditional dish originating from the province of Brescia, and it is especially popular in the Lake Garda area. It consists of different types of meat such as pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, skewered with potato sliced and sage leaves... READ MORE

Patate schiacciate is a traditional potato-based dish originating from Calabria. The dish is made with potatoes, olive oil, garlic, salt, and dried chili peppers. The potatoes are boiled in salted water, drained, peeled, crushed, and cooked in a p... READ MORE

Patate in umido is a traditional dish originating from Rome. It's made with a combination of potatoes, pancetta, butter, onions, garlic, tomatoes, basil, salt, and pepper. The potatoes are cut into cubes and added to butter-sautéed pancetta... READ MORE

Patate alla contadina is a traditional dish consisting of redone potatoes. Although the dish has many variations, it's often made with a combination of boiled potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper. Leftover boiled... READ MORE

Rafanata is a traditional dish originating from Basilicata, and it's especially popular in the province of Matera. This hybrid of an omelet and a frittata is usually made with a combination of eggs, potatoes, horseradish, pecorino, olive oil, salt... READ MORE

Patate in tecia is a traditional dish from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy, that consists of potatoes that are boiled, then pan-fried with onions, pancetta (or other cured meats like bacon), and sometimes garlic, until they ... READ MORE

Patate condite is a traditional potato salad originating from Italy. This simple salad is usually made with a combination of new potatoes, salt, pepper, chopped onions, olive oil, and white wine vinegar. The potatoes are cooked in boiling salted w... READ MORE

Chifelini or chifeletti are traditional Italian potato fritters originating from Trieste, but they can be found throughout Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige. The potato fritters can be made in savory or sweet versions and they're usual... READ MORE

Frittata di patate alla romana is a traditional type of eggless frittata originating from Rome. The dish is made with a combination of potatoes in their skins, onions, tomatoes, white wine, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The onions are sautée... READ MORE

Gratin polesano is a traditional dish originating from Veneto. The dish is usually made with a combination of potatoes, pancetta, fontina cheese, chicken or beef stock, butter, salt, and pepper. In order to make the dish, a deep ovenproof dish is ... READ MORE

Patate arraganate is a traditional dish originating from Basilicata. It's made with a combination of potatoes, onions, tomatoes, oregano, Parmigiano-Reggiano, breadcrumbs, olive oil, and seasonings. In order to prepare it, the potatoes, onions, to... READ MORE

Lunette di patate is a traditional potato dish originating from Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The dish is made with a combination of potatoes, butter, egg yolks, flour, olive oil, and salt. The potatoes are boiled, drained, seasoned with salt, and crushe... READ MORE

Lisogni is a traditional appetizer originating from Liguria, and it's a specialty of Bormida. These fried dumplings are usually made with a combination of potatoes, flour, milk, garlic, olive oil, and salt. The potatoes are peeled, boiled, passed ... READ MORE