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Cencioni | Local Pasta Variety From Italy, Western Europe | TasteAtlas

Cencioni

Cencioni is a variety of Italian pasta characterized by its dense texture. It is made by rolling the dough made from semolina flour and water with a thin rolling pin, so that the pasta develops an oval shape with a different texture on each side.


It is recommended to serve cencioni with meat ragus or stews, although it can also be used in soups or baked dishes such as casseroles. The name cencioni means little rags, referring to the visual appearance of this unique pasta.

Serve with

Meat-based Sauce

Ragù alla Pugliese

In Apulia—just like in other parts of Italy—stews and sauces are most often made with a variety of different meats: pork and veal, chicken, rabbit, lamb, or ... Read more

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