Tagliolini con il latte, also known as Tagliolini dell’Ascenzione, Tagghjulìni ku u làtt, or Tagliulini dell’Ascension, is a traditional pasta dish from the region of Basilicata in southern Italy. This dish can be found in various towns and communes in Basilicata, including Matera, Potenza, and Melfi.
In Matera, you can find Tagliolini con il latte at local pasta shops such as La Pasta di Matera and Antica Pasta. These shops offer freshly made tagliolini pasta, which is the key ingredient for this dish. In Potenza, you can visit La Bottega del Gusto or La Pasta Fresca di Potenza to find this traditional pasta.
Tagliolini con il latte is a simple yet delicious dish that consists of tagliolini pasta cooked in milk. The pasta is typically cooked until al dente and then simmered in milk until it absorbs the creamy texture. It is often served with grated cheese, such as Pecorino or Parmigiano Reggiano, and a sprinkle of black pepper.
This traditional dish has been recognized with the PAT (Traditional Agri-Foodstuffs) recognition, which highlights its cultural and historical significance. The specifications for Tagliolini con il latte include using durum wheat semolina, fresh milk, and traditional pasta-making techniques.
Sources:
– “Tagliolini con il latte” – La Pasta di Matera (lapastadimatera.it)
– “Tagliolini con il latte” – Antica Pasta (anticapasta.it)
– “La Bottega del Gusto” – Potenza (labottegadelgusto.it)
– “La Pasta Fresca di Potenza” – Potenza (lapastafrescadipotenza.it)