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Also known as pasta con la mollica alla Calabrese, or in dialect, pasta ca muddicata, this traditional pasta dish called pasta e alici is made with anchovies and toasted breadcrumbs as one of the most traditional dishes of the region.
Simple and quick to make, this is a typical cucina povera dish – extremely delicious and filling, although it consists of only a few basic ingredients. Crispy toasted breadcrumbs, pepperoncini, olive oil, chopped tomatoes, and anchovies, tossed over al dente cooked pasta create a dish full of strong, yet well-combined flavors - raisins, pine nuts, or a sprinkle of grated lemon zest can be added for an additional kick.
This famous eggplant casserole is made throughout Italy, but the Calabrian version is particularly rich and delicious. Depending on the region, parmigiana is usually prepared with layers of fried or grilled slices of eggplant topped with basil-flavored tomato sauce and local cheese, but this recipe is additionally enriched with boiled eggs and salsiccia calabrese, the tasty Calabrian sausage flavored with fennel seeds.
Parmigiana alla calabrese is usually prepared with provola, mozzarella, and grated pecorino, while the final local touch is hidden in the tomato sauce, prepared with olive oil, tomatoes, and the most appreciated Italian onions - the famous Calabrian cipolla di Tropea.
OTHER VARIATIONS OF Parmigiana
Tartufo is a dome-shaped, frozen Italian dessert that is prepared with various gelato flavors that are sculpted around different fillings. Although the original tartufo hails from Pizzo and combines dark chocolate filling, hazelnut ice cream, and cocoa powder, this classic nowadays comes in a number of modern versions that significantly differ from the original.
Any gelato flavor can be used in its preparation, and while the fillings may include fruits, cookies, or maraschino cherries, the coatings range from chocolate shells, ground or chopped nuts, cookie crumbs, or desiccated coconut.
VARIATIONS OF Tartufo
This spicy sausage formed into a distinctive shape of a horseshoe is one of the most popular meat delicacies of southern Italy. Salsiccia di Calabria is made from a well-balanced mix of lean pork shoulder meat and bacon that are ground and seasoned with salt, black pepper, and fennel seeds.
Depending on whether Salsiccia is seasoned or not with peperoncino Calabrese chili pepper, this Calabrian sausage comes in three varieties: bianca (no chili), dolce (sweet chili) or piccante (hot chili).
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