Abbotta Pezziende

Abbotta pezziende is an Italian variety of short pasta made with durum wheat flour, water, and salt. The dough is first kneaded on a wooden board, and when it becomes firm and smooth, it is brushed with oil and left to rest. A bit later, the dough is rolled and cut into narrow, diamond-shaped pieces.

The name of this pasta means feed the beggar, referring to the fact that in the past, pasta was a luxury for the peasants, and it appeared on rural tables only once, maybe twice per year. Nowadays, abbotta pezziende is typically paired with simple tomato sauces flavored with basil, cheese, and garlic.