As one of the world's leading almond producers, the delicious nut flavors many Sicilian dishes. From pastas, to fish, salads, and of course desserts, almonds have been worked into various shapes, tastes and uses to flavor local cuisine for centuries. Crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, Pasticcini Siciliana alle Mandorle (or amaretti) are a holiday favorite.
A staple throughout Italy, spezzitano recipes vary depending on who's cooking. Where some use beef, others use veal. While some are purists, many add tomatoes and herbs to add complexity. In northern Italy, spezzitano di manzo is served with polenta, while in the south, it is more typically enjoyed with crusty bread. At the end of the day, a good soffritto, fresh aromatics, and lots of patience, served alongside a beautiful Etna Rosso, will make this dish a family favorite in no time.
Salty, sweet, aromatic, and fresh, pasta con le sarde offers a peek into Sicily's rich cultural heritage. Perhaps the most famous Sicilian anchovy pasta recipe, sardines and anchovies tell the story of the islands maritime significance, bucatini, wild fennel and toasted breadcrumbs not to its agrarian roots, and pine nuts and raisins speak to its trade history with North Africa.
United StatesThis product is a culinary masterpiece. Its ingredients are high quality and in perfect balance! Olive oil, lemon as it should be (not bad seed oil and vinegar as in other sauces). And the right amount of salt. And no sugar. This is the real thing!
Clean, high quality ingredients are the name of the game for us! Thank you for the kind review.
CanadaExcellent pesto!
Grazie, Steven. Wild Fennel grows abundant on our farm in Sicily, and makes an excellent addition to our Almond Pesto. We have a large collection of recipes on our website including our Sausage, Kale, and Fennel Pesto Tagliatelle -- if you are ever in need of a little kitchen inspiration!
United StatesI love this pesto! It has no cheese which is a big plus as most pestos on the market have it. The flavor is fantastic.
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