Lagane e fasul, also known as Lagane e fagioli, is a traditional dish from the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. It is a hearty pasta and bean soup that is popular in many towns and communes of Basilicata, including Potenza, Matera, and Melfi.
You can find Lagane e fasul in various stores and shops in these towns. For example, in Potenza, you can try visiting La Bottega del Gusto or Il Mercato di Potenza. In Matera, you can find it at La Cucina di Matera or Il Mercato di Matera. In Melfi, you can check out La Bottega di Melfi or Il Mercato di Melfi.
To prepare Lagane e fasul, you will need lagane pasta, which is a type of wide, flat pasta, and borlotti beans. The pasta is cooked in a flavorful broth made with beans, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs. It is then served with a drizzle of olive oil and grated pecorino cheese on top.
Lagane e fasul is recognized as a traditional agri-food product (PAT) in Basilicata. The specifications for this recognition include the use of specific ingredients, such as borlotti beans and lagane pasta, and the traditional cooking methods that have been passed down through generations.
Sources:
– “Lagane e Fasul” – La Cucina Italiana (https://www.lacucinaitaliana.it/ricetta/primi/lagane-e-fasul/)
– “Lagane e Fasul” – Basilicata Turistica (https://www.basilicataturistica.it/it/ricette/lagane-e-fasul)