Legend has it the tagliatelle shape was inspired by the curly blonde hair of fearsome 16th-century Italian noblewoman Lucrezia Borgia. The original ancient recipe is protected by the Azdore, "pasta priestesses" who prepare fresh tagliatelle for clients each day across the region at fresh pasta boutiques. Related content How Italy changed Stanley Tucci foreverRigatoni alla CarbonaraRigatoni alla Carbonara: The secret's in the quality of the ingredients. They're best savored straight, "in white" with no added sauce but just a spoon of extra virgin olive oil or grated tuna eggs bottarga. ShutterstockHand-made squared ravioli with zig-zag edges filled with roasted meat, these are usually eaten either with veal broth, a rich meat sauce or with butter and sage.

Source: CNN February 17, 2021 10:18 UTC