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Old Forge Pizza photo coming soon
Cross-era
Old Forge Pizza is a distinctive rectangular pizza with a thick, braided crust, topped with a unique blend of cheeses and toppings. Rooted in Italian-American immigrant traditions in Pennsylvania, this pizza style has become a beloved regional favorite showcasing adaptation and innovation within Italian-American cuisine.
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Stuffed Shells photo coming soon
1861-1900
Stuffed Shells consist of large pasta shells filled with ricotta cheese mixture, covered with tomato sauce and baked until bubbly. This dish traces to Italian-American families in the 19th century and remains a popular comfort food with variations across the U.S.
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Baked Ziti photo coming soon
1900s-present
A crowd-friendly baked ziti casserole layered with marinara, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and optional Italian sausage.
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Cannoli photo coming soon
1900s-present
Cannoli came to Italian American bakeries from Sicily, where fried pastry shells and ricotta filling have deep carnival and regional roots. In the United States, Little Italy bakeries made cannoli a signature Italian American dessert, often sweeter and larger than Sicilian versions.