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Course | Primo (Italian pasta course) |
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Place of origin | Italy |
Region or state | Nerano |
Main ingredients | Spaghetti, fried zucchinis, provolone del Monaco , Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, garlic, basil |
Spaghetti alla Nerano is a pasta dish invented in the village of Nerano, on the Sorrento Peninsula, made with spaghetti, fried zucchinis, provolone del Monaco , Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, garlic, basil, and salt. [1] [2] [3]
Among the many attributions circulating, the main one points to a restaurant owner named Maria Grazia in the mid-1950s. [3] The dish has gained popularity beyond the village of Nerano, becoming a typical recipe [4] in many Italian restaurants and is often featured in cooking shows and food blogs that celebrate authentic neapolitan cuisine.[ citation needed ]