Meat and Game

In Italy it's customary to talk about primi and secondi for first and second courses. There's not really a 'main course'. In fact, if any one course is considered of primary importance - it is pasta. So the 'secondi' are not big portions and vegetables are served seperately, if at all.

As well as the balance of the meal, the other important factor is cost. The price of good meat in Italy is high, much higher than it is in Australia,.

The portions given here are to fit into a three course meal, they are not big. It all depends what else you are planning in your meal. You may want to adjust quantities accordingly.