Eggplant Parmesan - In spite of its name, this dish did not originate in Parma. Campania and Sicily both claim it as their own, but it is in Sicily, where it is known simply as parmigiana, that it is most commonly found, both in homes and restaurants. Its resemblance to
Recipe type: Eggplant, Italian, European, Main Dish, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1450.htm

Fava Bean Puree with Wild Chicory - This dish is common to all Sicily and Apulia, and the recipe is one of the oldest in Mediterranean gastronomy. Already in existence in Egypt at the time of the Pharoahs, it later was known in Roman plebian cuisine as puls fabata, and has come down to
Recipe type: Beans, Italian, European, Legume, Side Dish, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1448.htm

Fettuccine with Bell Pepper Sauce - This Neapolitan recipe is really the simple but inspired combination of a classic peperonata, a dish usually served to accompany a main course, with pasta. It is a demonstration, if one is needed, of how easily pasta can adapt to any kind of sauce.
Recipe type: Italian, Sweet Pepper, European, Main Dish, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1390.htm

Fricasseed Mushrooms - This Tuscan dish is usually made with fresh porcini (boletus) mushrooms and served as a light main course.
Recipe type: Italian, Mushrooms, European, Main Dish, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1463.htm

Fried Eggplant and Tomato - A specialty from Calabria that is more often found in homes than in restaurants, this recipe is halfway between the classic fried vegetables and the Ligurian imbrogliata di carciofi. It is served as a main course.
Recipe type: Eggplant, Italian, Tomatoes, European, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1449.htm

Fried Ravioli - The ingredients for this pasta filling are similar to those used in some savory baked tarts made in Liguria.
Recipe type: Italian, European, Main Dish, Pasta, Side Dish, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1401.htm

Genoese Eggplant with Eggs - Unlike the famous eggplants (aubergines) grown in the south of Italy, the ones produced in Liguria are small and elongated, with a particularly delicate flavor.<BR><br>The first part of the following recipe, typical of the cuisine of Genoa, is in...
Recipe type: Eggplant, Italian, Egg, European, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1468.htm

Genoese Mushrooms with Potatoes and Basil - This is the most widespread method of preparing mushrooms in the Liguria region and probably resulted from the desire to intensify the flavor of the mushrooms through the neutral support provided by the potatoes.
Recipe type: Italian, Mushrooms, Potatoes, European, Main Dish, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1464.htm

Genoese Style Green Beans with Anchovies - The green beans used in this dish should be slender and stringless. They appear in many recipes in Liguria, including several for savory tarts, but their principal use is as a light and tasty accompaniment for meat dishes. In the version given here,
Recipe type: Beans, Italian, European, Legume, Side Dish
http://www.cooking.com/recipes/static/recipe1447.htm

Gnocchi - This simple potato, flour, and egg recipe is one my family has used for generations.
Recipe type: Side Dish, Potatoes, Italian
http://pasta.allrecipes.com/az/Gncchi.asp