Orecchiette alla materana

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Orecchiette alla materana is a typical dish of Matera, Basilicata. It is made with fresh orecchiette pasta, tomatoes, lamb, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and salt. [1]

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  1. "Orecchiette alla materana". Il Globo . Retrieved 2023-07-23.