zaterdag 21 december 2013

Cappelletti in brodo: The king of the table at Christmas in Le Marche

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Every region of Italy has a special dish that is made for Christmas and in Le Marche this plate would be i cappelletti. It is the king of the table on Christmas day.

The word “cappelletto” means “little hat” and it is what the pasta looks like. The cappelletti are a well loved tradition and for years they are prepared at home by the whole family so that they can be ready for the Christmas lunch on the 25 of December. They are “the cousins” to tortellini and are filled with meats, like mortadella and parmigiano with a dash of nutmeg. They are served with broth made from capons or they can be served with a cream sauce. […]




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