15 Life-Changing Cooking Secrets You Can Learn From Italians

Adding crunchy texture to pasta in Italy is a common way to make the dish more interesting. Here, an artichoke ravioli is topped with flash-fried, thinly sliced sunchokes, which are the perfect match for the pillowy and rich pockets of pasta. You could add similar texture with a number of toppings, like toasted pine nuts or cheesy breadcrumbs.