Crossword Puzzle 9 - Italian American Theme
Across
- 2. Ribbon-like pasta often paired with Alfredo sauce
- 5. Italian car brand known for producing small, stylish vehicles
- 7. Acclaimed Italian film director known for "The Great Beauty"
- 8. Singular form of ravioli, a stuffed pasta pocket
- 11. Famous Italian opera singer with a powerful tenor voice
- 15. Italian surname associated with nobility and beauty brands
- 18. Slang for capicola, a popular cured Italian meat
- 20. Famous Italian surname with deep historical roots
- 23. Ring-shaped stuffed pasta often served in broth
- 24. Italian word meaning "fountain"
- 25. Espresso-based coffee topped with frothy milk
- 28. Shop specializing in authentic Italian ice cream
Down
- 1. Actor known for his roles in "Twins" and "Batman Returns"
- 3. Traditional Sicilian pastry filled with sweet ricotta
- 4. Well-known Italian red wine from Tuscany
- 6. Italian sports car manufacturer with a racing legacy
- 9. Classic appetizer of toasted bread, garlic, and tomatoes
- 10. Italian region famous for wine, rolling hills, and history
- 12. Relating to Venice, a city built on canals
- 13. Italian ice cream made with layers of flavors and nuts
- 14. Undefeated Italian-American heavyweight boxing champion
- 16. Large, historic church often found in Italian cities
- 17. Bitter leafy green vegetable popular in Italian cuisine
- 19. High-fashion brand founded by Gianni Versace
- 21. Common Italian first name meaning "defender of mankind"
- 22. Sweet and tangy Italian lemon liqueur
- 26. Classic Italian-American staple often served with spaghetti
- 27. Member of an organized crime family