Antipasto (plural antipasti) means before the meal and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian meal. Traditional antipasto includes cured meats olives peperoncini mushrooms anchovies artichoke hearts various cheeses (such as provolone or mozzarella) pickled meats and vegetables in oil or vinegar.The contents of an antipasto vary greatly according to regional cuisine.
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