Pasta e ceci
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| Course | Primo (Italian pasta course) |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | |
| Main ingredients | Pasta, chickpeas |
Pasta e ceci (Italian: [ˈpasta e tˈtʃeːtʃi]; lit. 'pasta and chickpeas') is a pasta dish common in southern and central Italy prepared with pasta and chickpeas as primary ingredients.[1][2][3][4] It is part of the cucina povera ('the cuisine of the poor'), or peasant cuisine tradition in Italian cuisine.[5]
History
[edit]The dish has ancient origins, and was mentioned in the Roman poet Horace's Satires.[6]
Variants
[edit]The dish is popular in the region of Basilicata, where it is known as pasta del brigante (lit. 'brigand's pasta'), as it is popularly believed to have been the favored dish of local brigands in the nineteenth century.[7] In Campania the dish is popular in the province of Salerno and in Cilento.[8] In both Basilicata and Campania the dish is usually prepared with lasagna, a shape of pasta similar to tagliatelle, which was mentioned by Horace with the name lagàne e ceci.[6][clarification needed]
The Roman version of the dish makes use of anchovies.[1][3]
In Apulia, the dish is known as ciceri e tria, a staple dish of the cuisine of Salento.[9][10] The dish has been recognised by the Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Policies as a traditional Apulian product[11] and is mentioned in the twenty-second revision of the list of products of 2020.[12] According to the traditional recipe a portion of the pasta is fried and then re-added to the dish alongside chickpeas.[citation needed]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b "Pasta e ceci alla romana". Academia Barilla.
- ^ TOURING CLUB – ITALIA (2003). La cucina del Bel Paese. Touring Editore. p. 890. ISBN 88-365-2957-7.
- ^ a b Annalisa Barbagli (2002). La cucina di casa del Gambero Rosso. Le 1000 ricette. G.R.H. S.p.A. ISBN 88-87180-53-9.
- ^ "Ricette siciliane".
- ^ "Cereali e legumi per la salute".
- ^ a b "Lagane e ceci". 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Lagane e ceci". saporilucani.com. 15 March 2015.
- ^ "XX Giornata dell'olio 2013". 7–8 December 2013.
- ^ "Ciceri e tria o massa".
- ^ "Ciceri e tria: origine e storia". 13 September 2016.
- ^ Ministero delle politiche agricole alimentari e forestali (2020) – ventesima revisione (pp. 60–64).
- ^ "dati ufficiali del Ministero delle politiche agricole alimentari e forestali".