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here's how many calories your favorite drinks have – Italian Cuisine

Calories are also consumed when drinking. If you happen to underestimate this small detail, here is a list that will almost make you a psychological terrorist

Self count calories is your favorite sport, it's time to come to terms with the cocktail drunk during aperitifs and evenings with friends.
That alcohol was caloric is nothing new, but you probably never imagined that some drinks had more calories than a pizza whole.

Before discovering the list of cocktail calories, let's analyze some reference numbers. The daily caloric requirement for a man it goes from 2400 to 2700 calories, while for a woman we talk about 1800 – 2000 calories. We refer to those who perform one Sedentary life, so rest assured: the more you do physical activity, the more numbers will go up.

Let's move on to some elements of comparison to understand something more: a chicken breast on the grill has 250 calories, a pizza daisy it has 270, a plate of pasta with tomato 450 calories.

Now we are ready to find out what they are the less caloric cocktails, to keep in mind when we are on a diet or when, after eating a large part of the aperitif buffet, we are about to order a second tour.

Below you find the 10 most loved in descending order, with an average of the respective calories. If you don't find your favorite, watch them all in the gallery below!

Calorie cocktail: the top ten

10. Piña colada: 645 calories

9. Long island ice tea: 380 calories

8. Moscow mule: 210 calories

7. Margarita: 210 calories

6. Gin Tonic: 200 calories

5. Negroni: 195 calories

4. Mojito: 180 calories

3. Vodka Tonic: 180 calories

2. Cosmopolitan: 155 calories

1. Spritz: 90 calories

Plus, in case you would like to decide whether to drink cocktails or wine, keep in mind that a chalice is around 120 calories, while a pint of beer about 220. The number may vary depending on the grade.

What is the trick then for drink alcohol without getting fat too much? Better to indulge in smooth shots or simple drinks with soda (maybe diet), without added sugar. And if you like it to dance, know that 30 minutes on the disc burn about 200 calories.
Obviously, drink responsibly.

In gallery below, a ranking of 20 cocktails, from the most caloric to the least caloric.

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Pasta n'casciata, the favorite dish of Commissioner Montalbano – Italian Cuisine

Pasta n'casciata a typical dish of the Messina cuisine, made of macaroni seasoned with ragù, aubergines and caciocavallo, the local version of the classic Sicilian baked pasta. Here's how to prepare it

A baking tray filled with baked macaroni stuffed with fried aubergines, ragù and caciocavallo cheese: this is the classic pasta n'casciata, the favorite dish of the Commissioner Montalbano, so greedy of this recipe, to be able to eat even four portions at a time!

Pasta on TV

In the episode "La Giostra delle Rotte" Luca Zingaretti, in the role of Commissioner Montalbano, is taken up again just as along with his loyal Mimì Augello and Inspector Fazio, he is enjoying a pan of pasta n'casciata in his home in Marinella, overlooking the sea of Punta Secca, in the province of Ragusa.

One layer and fried aubergines

It's about a oven baked pasta sui generis: in the meantime it is made of a single layer, then it is cooked as a normal pasta, in water and salt, and baked in the end, to obtain a crispy crust. And it is seasoned with aubergines, strictly fried. If the day before, better yet.

In Messina it is made with ragù

If in the province of Palermo there is a version of pasta n'casciata topped with a normal tomato sauce, in the province of Messina it is a must the ragù: minced meat browned with a chopped onion mixture and a glass of white wine. And then the cheese to tie it all together. But let's see how to prepare this truly unforgettable dish.

The recipe of pasta n'casciata alla messinese

Ingredients

500 g macaroni type pasta
400 g minced meat
1 onion
250 g caciocavallo cheese
100 g Parmigiano Reggiano
2 aubergines
basil leaves
tomato sauce
salt
extra virgin olive oil

Method

First wash and slice the aubergines into small cubes. Place them in a colander, sprinkle with coarse salt and leave them for an hour to lose the water. Then rinse them under water and then dab them with a cloth. Fry them in a pan with plenty of extra virgin olive oil, then drain and let them rest on a plate covered with absorbent paper, so that they lose the excess oil. Meanwhile, slice the onion and fry it for a few minutes in a pan with extra virgin olive oil. Then add the minced meat, sprinkle with a glass of wine and cook for about ten minutes. Then add a few tablespoons of tomato sauce to the meat and continue cooking for about an hour. Cook the pasta in a saucepan and drain it al dente. Transfer it to a pan, pour the sauce and mix well. Add the aubergines, the caciocavallo cut into strips, the basil and finally sprinkle the surface of the pasta with the Parmesan. Bake at 180 ° for 15 minutes and then serve your pasta n'casciata with a good glass of Nero d’Avola.

In the tutorial some suggestions for a dish made to perfection

our favorite for the month of June! – Italian Cuisine

For the June centrifuge we have chosen a fruit loved by everyone: the cherry!

Which variety of cherries to choose?

Cherries are on average more caloric than other fruits typical of spring and summer, usually richer in water and less in sugar: cherries are rich in fructose and glucose, 100 grams of cherries bring about 63 calories to our body. For our centrifuge we decided to choose a cherry from sour cherry trees, such as maraschino cherries, sour cherries and sour cherries, which have less sugar.

Because cherries do well

Cherries mainly contain four micronutrients: vitamin C, magnesium, potassium and copper.
Vitamin C has antioxidant functions, which are essential for our immune system, help to absorb iron and are involved in the synthesis of collagen.
Magnesium is a mineral with different properties, important for the balance of the nervous system, the construction of the skeleton and the metabolism of multiple properties, fundamental for the well-being of the nervous system, for the construction of the skeleton and for the metabolism of fats.
The potassium of which cherries are rich is a mineral useful for the muscular system and the maintenance of a hydrosaline balance.
And finally, copper is useful for various protein reactions and bone wellness.

How to use cherries to prepare an energizing centrifuge

To prepare a cherry centrifuge, first of all arm yourself with patience because the fruits must be pitted one by one. You can speed up this step by using the special cherry tool, but in any case it will take a few minutes. It will take at least 200 grams.
After having washed and pitted them, pass them in the centrifuge with some private strawberries and a piece of fennel.
For a touch of freshness, add a few mint leaves or a small piece of ginger and some ice cubes!