Emilia-Romagna

🍳Cooking Style

Rich, indulgent cuisine featuring egg-based fresh pasta, cured meats, and aged cheeses. Emphasis on long-aged products and careful technique.

📜Historical Context

The fertile Po Valley enabled rich agricultural traditions, while cities like Bologna and Modena developed sophisticated culinary arts during the Renaissance.

🌟Signature Dishes

Italy·Hard·3 hours 45 minutes (excluding broth preparation, which can take 6+ hours)

Tortellini in Brodo

Authentic Tortellini in Brodo, a classic Bolognese dish featuring delicate, hand-made pasta parcels filled with a savory meat and cheese mixture, served in a rich, clear capon or chicken broth. This is a traditional Christmas delicacy.

Italy·Hard·5 hours 30 minutes

Lasagna alla Bolognese

Emilia-Romagna's iconic baked dish, featuring layers of fresh pasta, rich Bolognese ragù, creamy béchamel sauce, and nutty Parmigiano Reggiano. A true taste of Italian tradition.

Italy·Easy·50 minutes (including resting)

Piadina Romagnola

A traditional Romagnola flatbread, this thin Italian wrap is typically filled with savory prosciutto, creamy squacquerone cheese, and fresh arugula. It's a simple yet delicious dish perfect for a quick meal or snack.

🍽️More from Emilia-Romagna

Italy·Medium·4.5+ hours (including rising and soaking)

Babà al Rum

A classic Neapolitan yeast cake, famously soaked in a generous amount of rum syrup until it's delightfully moist and dripping.

Italy·Easy·35 minutes

Bagna Càuda

A traditional Piedmontese warm dip made with olive oil, garlic, and anchovies, perfect for sharing with an assortment of raw vegetables.

Italy·Medium·3 hours 15 minutes (including rising)

Bomboloni

Bomboloni are classic Italian doughnuts, often a specialty in Tuscany. These fluffy, fried pastries are typically filled with rich pastry cream and dusted generously with sugar, offering a delightful contrast of textures and flavors. Best enjoyed fresh.

Italy·Easy·55-60 minutes

Ciambella

A simple, rustic Italian ring cake, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a light dessert. Its straightforward preparation and comforting flavor make it a delightful everyday treat.

Italy·Medium·25 minutes

Classic Fettuccine Alfredo

An authentic and simple Roman dish featuring fresh fettuccine coated in a rich, emulsified sauce made from butter, Parmigiano Reggiano, and starchy pasta water. This recipe stays true to the original, foregoing cream for a lighter, more elegant sauce.

Italy·Hard·25-37 hours

Colomba Pasquale

Colomba Pasquale, or Easter Dove Cake, is a traditional Italian sweet bread shaped like a dove, symbolizing peace. It shares similarities with panettone, featuring a rich, enriched dough studded with candied fruits and topped with a crunchy almond glaze. This recipe requires significant time for dough development and proofing, making it a rewarding challenge for experienced bakers.