Rice arancini, or arancine are a Sicilian specialty known and appreciated throughout Italy. Small rice balls generally stuffed with peas, cheese and ragù, but there are many variations, they are then breaded and fried and eaten hot both as a single meal and as an appetizer. Real street food, they are called this because of their size similar to that of an orange.
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Tagliatelle with ragù, incorrectly called tagliatelle alla Bolognese, are a typical dish of Emilia Romagna, in particular the area between Bologna and Modena. Homemade egg pasta is one of the most loved expressions of the Emilian area and even more so if seasoned with a delicious Bolognese sauce. Tagliatella is a type of pasta which, according to tradition, is of Bolognese origin, invented by a certain Master Zefirano in 1487. We even think that the “Bolognese” tagliatella has an official unit of measurement, consisting of a golden tagliatelle having a width of 8mm and a thickness of 6-8 tenths of a millimetre. Even the “Bolognese” ragù has its standard which requires it to follow the recipe presented here.
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Maremma-style Tortelli are a typical recipe from southern Tuscany and more precisely from the Maremma, a vast area that extends into the province of Grosseto. This dish is perhaps the most representative of this area. Tortelli, in fact, are loved by all Maremma inhabitants, tortelli are prepared both in homes where there is a good housewife or in restaurants in the area, and everyone requests it in large quantities. There are also fairs and festivals to act as an environment for this beloved dish. Dish of peasant origin, where the strictly egg pasta is hand-rolled, the stuffing is made with aromatic herbs and ricotta and to season everything, a meat sauce cooked over a very low heat, enriched with herbs. Once the tradition wanted it also accompanied by chicken livers.
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Green lasagna alla bolognese is a dish known to all and very famous, not only throughout Emilia, but also throughout the world. Strange to say, the most ancient origins of this dish can be traced back to the Neapolitan tradition (1200-1300) even if the version known to all of us is practically the Bolognese one. Layers of fresh green egg pasta, thanks to the addition of spinach in the dough, are seasoned with the famous Bolognese sauce, and enriched with béchamel sauce and grated Parmigiano Reggiano. The preparation of this dish is more than difficult and long and laborious, however the results will greatly reward the effort in preparing it!
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