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Nutritional Values
640kcal
32gProtein
80gCarbs
24gFat
5gFibre
350 gServing
* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
Bigoli with Duck Sauce
How to order / say it
Say it
Bigoli co' l'arna — [BEE-goh-lee co lar-NAH]
Order
I'd like the bigoli co' l'arna, please.
Locally
Vorrei i bigoli co' l'arna, per favore.
Say locally
Thick, whole-wheat pasta served with a rich duck ragu sauce.
Why try it?
Bigoli co' l'arna represents the bond between Verona's rustic past and its culinary traditions. It showcases the importance of simple, hearty meals in Veronese life.
How it tastes
The pasta is dense and toothsome, perfectly carrying the rich, savory duck sauce. The sauce has a depth of flavor, with notes of herbs and a slight gamey taste.
Origin & History — first documented: 1600
Bigoli originated in the 16th century, born from the Veronese focus on locally available ingredients such as whole-wheat flour. The duck sauce emerged later, emblematic of the region's hunting traditions.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 400 g bigoli pasta
- 🥩 300 g duck breast
- 🧄 1 onions
- 🫒 3 tbsp olive oil
- 🍷 200 ml red wine
- 🌿 1 sprig rosemary
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic
Method
- 1 Finely chop onions and garlic, sauté in olive oil.
- 2 Add chopped duck breast, cook until browned.
- 3 Pour in red wine, add rosemary, and simmer until thickened.
- 4 Cook bigoli, mix with sauce, and serve.
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