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EMILIAN TRADITION: 10 DISHES
Emilian cuisine is renowned for its wealth of flavors and culinary traditions.
Here are 10 traditional Emilian dishes:
- Tortellini in brodo: Small ravioli shaped like Venus' navel filled with meat and served in an aromatic meat broth.
- Lasagna alla Bolognese: One of the most famous Italian dishes, with layers of fresh pasta, béchamel sauce, meat sauce and cheese.
- Tagliatelle al ragù: The original "spaghetti bolognese" with homemade pasta and a rich meat sauce.
- Cotechino with lentils: A traditional New Year's dish, cotechino is a pork sausage served with lentils to bring good luck in the new year.
- Bean soup: A thick, flavorful soup made from dried beans, often enriched with bacon.
- Crescentine with sliced meats: Small fried sandwiches served with a variety of cured meats and cheeses from Emilia, such as prosciutto crudo and parmigiano reggiano.
- Gnocco fritto: Leavened dough pancakes served with cured meats, cheeses and sauces.
- Erbazzone: A savory pie filled with chard or spinach, onions, Parmesan cheese and spices.
- Risotto alla pilota: A creamy risotto with luganega, an Emilian sausage, and red wine.
- Panettone modenese: A typical Christmas cake from Modena, similar to panettone but with raisins and walnuts.
These are just some of the delicious dishes you can enjoy in the region of Emilia. The cuisine of Emilia is famous for its quality and variety of products.