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Casarecce con Ricotta e 'Nduja alla Calabrese

Also documented as Casarecce con Ricotta e ‘nduja alla Calabrese

This special balances ricotta and ’Nduja, bringing soft, fresh dairy richness, spreadable pork richness, and Calabrian chili warmth.

Archive view of Casarecce con Ricotta e 'Nduja alla Calabrese plated at Davanti
Photo: Davanti Ristorante archive

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About the dish

Ricotta and ’Nduja form the flavor foundation of Casarecce con Ricotta e 'Nduja alla Calabrese. In the dish, ricotta supplies soft, fresh dairy richness, while ’Nduja adds spreadable pork richness and Calabrian chili warmth.

Read through its regional name, it belongs to southern traditions shaped by preserved foods, aromatic herbs and the warmth of peperoncino. Against that background, ricotta becomes especially expressive in the dish through soft, fresh dairy richness.

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