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 | anolini

Language: Italian

Description: Small, 2 cm (1") or so across, oval or round pasta envelopes similar to ravioli, folded into a half moon shape and with a frilled edge. In Emilia-Romagna they usually have a rich meat stuffing, often made from a stew, well reduced and sieved. In Lombardy they are made with chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, spices and grated cheese and served in chicken broth. In Piacenza the same pasta is called anvein.


Pronounced: ah-noh-LEE-nee
Ethnicity: Italian
Most frequent country: Italy
Most frequent region: Parma in Emilia-Romagna
Also known as: anolen, agnolini, anvein, caplett, marubei, marubini

See places: Italian food and cuisine, Emilia-Romagna, Parma

See foods and dishes: agnolotti, pasta, ravioli, tortellini |