Testaroli
Type of pasta or bread in Italian cuisine / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Testaroli, sometimes referred to as testarolo,[1] is a type of thin spongy pasta or bread in Italian cuisine that is prepared in circular sheets using water, flour and salt, which is then sliced into diamond or rectangular shapes. A common dish in the Lunigiana region and historical territory of Italy, it is an ancient pasta originating from the Etruscan civilization of Italy. Testaroli has been described as "the earliest recorded pasta". It is also a native dish of the southern Liguria and northern Tuscany regions of Italy.
Type | Pasta |
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Place of origin | |
Serving temperature | Hot |
Main ingredients | Flour, water |
Ingredients generally used | Salt |
Variations | Falsi testaroli al ragù |
Other information | May be served with pesto sauce, olive oil, pecorino cheese, Parmesan or garlic |
Testaroli is prepared from a batter that is cooked on a hot flat surface, after which it may be consumed. It is traditionally cooked on a testo, a flat terra cotta or cast iron cooking surface from which the food's name is derived. It is sometimes cooked further in boiling water and then served. Testaroli is sometimes referred to as a bread, and is sometimes referred to as a crêpe. It may be dressed with pesto sauce or other ingredients such as olive oil, pecorino cheese, Parmesan, and garlic. Falsi testaroli al ragù is a similar dish, prepared using sliced pasta dough and a ragù sauce.