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What is Antipasto?

You’ve probably never heard of it and might even think its someone who doesn’t like pasta, but as the name suggests – Antipasto – originates from Italy and is a form of first course meal.

It is a light course and a traditional antipasto includes cured meats, olives, various cheeses and some vegetables is oil or vinegar.

Antipasto means “before the meal” in Italian.

 

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