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Nutritional Values
600kcal
40gProtein
60gCarbs
25gFat
4gFibre
300 gServing
* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.
Allergens
🌾 Gluten
🥚 Eggs
Agnolotti
How to order / say it
Say it
Agnolotti — [Ahn-yo-lot-tee]
Order
I'll have the Agnolotti, please.
Locally
Vorrei gli Agnolotti, per favore.
Say locally
Small, stuffed pasta served with sauce.
Why try it?
Agnolotti is quintessential to Turin's pasta traditions, often filled with seasonal ingredients. This dish celebrates the city's agricultural heritage and the skillful art of pasta making.
How it tastes
These small, filled pasta pockets are tender and flavorful, often served with a rich meat sauce or simple sage butter. The filling typically mixes meats, creating a delicious umami experience.
Origin & History — first documented: 1400
Agnolotti has medieval origins and is traditionally associated with the Piedmont region. It became a staple in Turin homes, showcasing the abundance of local produce and meats in its fillings.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 200 g pasta dough
- 🥩 150 g beef
- 🥩 150 g pork
- 🥚 1 egg
- 🥛 50 g parmesan cheese
- 🥛 50 g butter
Method
- 1 Prepare pasta dough and roll it thin.
- 2 Mix meats, cheese, and egg for filling.
- 3 Fill and fold dough into small pockets; cook and serve with sauce.
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