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7 'Italian' foods Americans eat that you typically won't find in Italy

Allie LemboAug 12, 2020, 21:21 IST

Prepackaged dressing isn't really a thing in Italy.Patchareeloveson/Shutterstock

Some dishes in the US may sound like they're Italian, but they are not as authentic as they seem.
Although common throughout the US, it is rare to get a plain, single slice of pizza in Italy.
An American favorite, so-called "Italian" salad dressing doesn't really have roots in Italy.

Italian-inspired pasta, pizzas, and sauces might reign supreme in America but may have little to do with actual Italian eating styles.

There are plenty of American and even Italian-inspired American foods that most Italians probably wouldn't eat— at least, not while in Italy.

Here are some seemingly Italian foods that you probably won't find in Italy:

Spaghetti and meatballs is an Italian-American delicacy.

In Italy, spaghetti usually isn't served with meatballs. Royalty-Free / Getty Images

Taking your coffee to-go is frowned upon.

In Italy, coffee is meant to be enjoyed slowly. Shutterstock

The so-called "Italian" salad dressing doesn't really have roots in Italy.

Prepackaged dressing isn't really a thing in Italy. Patchareeloveson/Shutterstock

You likely won't find garlic bread on an authentic Italian menu.

You might be more likely to get bruschetta. Richard Drew/AP

Combining seafood with cheese is a no-go in Italy.

You won't find shrimp Alfredo in Italy. AP

Although common throughout the US, it is rare to get a plain, single slice of pizza in Italy.

Single slices aren't as common in Italy. Getty

American portion sizes are very different than Italian ones.

The portions in America are typically larger than those in Italy. Dean Drobot/Shutterstock

Photos show the different ways bacon turns out depending on how you cook it