Anelletti al forno facts for kids
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| Region or state | Sicilia |
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| Variations | timballetti |
Anelletti al forno (which means "baked anelletti") is a super tasty baked pasta dish. It's a classic food from Palermo and the area around it in Sicily, Italy. You can find it all over Sicily!
What is Anelletti al forno?
You can find Anelletti al forno in many places. These include restaurants, small eateries, and even delis inside bars. Families also love to make it at home. It's often a special meal for holidays because it takes a bit of time to prepare.
The pasta used for this dish is called anelletti. These are small, ring-shaped pasta pieces. They are about one centimeter wide and quite thick.
The main part of Anelletti al forno is a rich meat sauce called ragout. This sauce is similar to the famous Bolognese sauce. In Palermo, they almost always add peas to their ragout.
There are many different ways to make Anelletti al forno. Some recipes add ham or sliced hard-boiled eggs inside the dish. Others use different kinds of cheese, like mozzarella or pecorino cheese.
Sometimes, you can find Anelletti al forno sold in single portions. These are often baked in small, cone-shaped aluminum containers. People in Sicily call these smaller versions "timballetti".
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- Pasta al forno
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- Sicilian Cuisine
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In Spanish: Anelletti al forno para niños
