Pizza con le noci, or pizza with walnuts, is a traditional dish from the Marche region in Italy. This delicious pizza can be found in various towns and communes in Marche, including Ancona, Pesaro, and Urbino. It is a popular dish in local pizzerias and restaurants, such as Pizzeria da Mario in Ancona and Ristorante La Piazzetta in Pesaro.
To make pizza con le noci, a thin and crispy pizza dough is topped with a mixture of crushed walnuts, olive oil, garlic, and sometimes anchovies. The pizza is then baked in a hot oven until the crust is golden and the toppings are slightly toasted. The combination of the nutty flavor from the walnuts and the savory taste from the garlic and anchovies creates a unique and delicious taste.
Pizza con le noci is recognized as a traditional food product (PAT) in the Marche region. This recognition ensures that the dish is made following specific specifications to preserve its authenticity and quality. Some of the specifications for pizza con le noci include using locally sourced walnuts, using extra virgin olive oil, and baking the pizza in a wood-fired oven.
Sources:
– “Pizza con le noci: la ricetta tradizionale delle Marche” – www.gustoblog.it
– “Pizza con le noci: la ricetta originale delle Marche” – www.cucinare.meglio.it