Casarecce

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Casarecce
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Type Pasta
Place of origin Italy
Region or stateSicily

Casarecce (from Italian : casereccio, which means "homemade") [1] are short twists of pasta originating from Sicily which appear rolled up on themselves. [2]

Casarecce pairs well with cream/cheese, meat, napolitana, seafood, pesto and vegetables. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "When Pasta Met Sauce". Chow Hound. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  2. "Barilla Casarecce". Barilla Casarecce. Retrieved 2018-07-31.