Many brides and grooms like to begin their wedding dinner, whether it be a sit-down or a buffet with Italian Wedding Soup a la Yes, We Cater.
The term "wedding soup" in Italian is..."minestra maritata" ("married soup"), a reference to the fact that green vegetables and meats go well together.
Minestra maritata was long popular in Europe even before pasta became an affordable commodity, though the modern wedding soup is quite a bit lighter than the old European mix, which contained quite a few more meats than just the meatballs of modern Italian-American versions.
Because of its popularity at weddings, Ziti is known as Bridal Macaroni.
Ziti, a tube-shaped pasta cut that is enjoyed the world over, gets its name from the word "zita"—which means a woman who is about to become a bride, or “little girl.”
In the Italian regions of la Campania, Calabria and Sicily, baked Ziti has long been served at wedding celebration banquets, and this delicious and romantic tradition continues today.
Ziti is best paired with tomato-based sauces and is often used in baked dishes.
Suggested Ziti recipes:
Ziti with spicy Italian sausage and sweet peppers (Ziti con Salsiccia Piccante e Peperoni)
Ziti with fresh spinach and tomatoes (Ziti con Spinaci Freschi e Pomodoro)
Ziti with Italian sausage and escarole (Ziti con Salsiccia e Scarola)
American-style baked Ziti (Ziti a la Americana)
Buon Appetito!
Salute!
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