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Pasta of the Puglian Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Puglian pasta is well-known for its adherence to ‘Cucina Povera’- peasant cooking traditions, the exclusive use of durum wheat semolina and water (no eggs), and its distinctive handmade shapes- like the iconic Orecchiette (little ears)<\/div>\n
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The Keys to Puglian Pasta<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Unlike Northern Italy, where egg pasta is common, the dough in Puglia is typically made only with\u00a0durum wheat semolina\u00a0and\u00a0water. Eggs were historically considered a luxury to be sold, not eaten, by the region’s agricultural communities. The high protein content of local\u00a0durum wheat\u00a0provides a rougher, more porous texture that holds hearty sauces well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Handmade Shapes:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many unique pasta shapes are still crafted by hand using simple tools like a flat knife (sf\u00e8rre<\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0troccolo<\/em>) or a grooved rolling pin (troccolaturo<\/em>). The most famous is\u00a0orecchiette<\/em><\/strong>, a small, concave, ear-shaped pasta with a wrinkled surface, designed to capture the sauce perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Connection to the Land and Sea:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The pasta dishes reflect the region’s abundant local produce and coastal resources. Classic pairings include:<\/span><\/p>\n