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If you want to do something that reflects italian culture, focus on the overall style of the meal. Do a couple of courses and make the experience long, leisurely and with an appreciation for life and food. It'll go a long way.

Suggestions for a relatively easy coursed meal:

Olive crostini
Risotto with shrimp
Steak Florentine (contorni of broccoli rabe, mushrooms)
Biscotti and espresso

You can find plenty of recipes for these dishes online.