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If you’re going to be preparing authentic Italian food, you’re going to need several basic ingredients. The beautiful thing about Italian cuisine is the astounding number of various dishes that can be made with a few fundamental items. However, being able to use fresh seasonal ingredients is important – local produce is best, if available. Keep your kitchen stocked ahead of time with the basic nonperishables and make quick trips to the market for fresh produce, meat, and dairy products.

Here is a list of basic ingredients that appear in most Italian recipes:

- Flour
- Eggs
- Milk
- Unsalted Butter
- Fresh fish and seafood: shrimp, cod, mussels
- Fresh vegetables: tomatoes, onions, potatoes
- Fresh meat: chicken, veal, pork
- Olive Oils: virgin, extra-virgin
- Fresh herbs: basil, oregano, parsley
- Spices: salt, pepper, garlic salt

In Italian cooking, you will go through a lot of spices, olive oil, and flour in a short time. Always keep extra supplies of these items in your pantry, and find a local market where you can get these basic ingredients at affordable prices.

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