The Special Cuisines class at Ivy Tech Community College–Northeast invites the community to join its students, faculty and staff for an Italian buffet Feb. 9.

Community members will get the opportunity to sample traditional Italian fare while supporting students, as they showcase their culinary talents. Guests will be able to sample from the following items:

Buffet Menu

Appetizers

Fried Calamari with Fritti sauce- Crispy calamari served with spicy tomato, caper, and white wine sauce

Antipasti Plate- meat and cheese platter served with marinated vegetables

Bruschetta- toasted baguette topped with fresh tomato and basil

Soup

Creamy Chicken and potato gnocchi- creamy chicken soup served with handmade potato gnocchi

 Salads

Italian style grain salad– fresh and light salad combining bulgur, chickpeas and lentils

Caprese Salad– a classical Italian salad that layers ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil

Breads– focaccia and Italian bread served with olive oil and roasted garlic spread

 Entrees

Polpettona Ripiena– an Italian style meatloaf with sausage, beef, mortadella and radicchio

Portabella Ravioli -house made herb ravioli stuffed with portabellas and tossed with sundried tomato-smoked Gouda sauce

Chicken Piccata seared chicken breasts served with garlic, caper and white wine sauce. Made to order in the dining room.

Vegetables and Starch

Eggplant Rolentinos- Thinlly sliced eggplant stuffed with spinach and ricotta cheese, served with fresh tomato coulis

Asparagus and Pea Risotto- classically rich Arborio rice risotto with asparagus and peas

Desserts

Tiramisu- a classical Italian dessert made with espresso, mascarpone cheese and lady fingers

Panna Cotta- vanilla flavored custard served with fresh raspberry sauce

Limencello granita- frozen ice prepared with Limoncello liquor and lemons

 Ice Tea, Coffee, Espresso

 Dinners are open to the public. They are located on Ivy Tech’s Coliseum Campus (3800 N. Anthony Blvd.) in the Hospitality Room (enter door 24 on the north side of the building). Cost is $20 per person, cash or check only.

Reservations are taken for times between 5 and 6:30 p.m. and must be made at least 24 hours in advance. To make a reservation, call the Special Cuisines line at 260-480-2002.

For the complete dinner schedule, visit IvyTech.edu/northeast/dinners.