My tastes from Italy: Abruzzo, Molise & Marche

ABRUZZO & MOLISE ABRUZZO & MOLISE The Abruzzo-Molisana cuisine is the expression of ancient peasant traditions. For centuries chilli, called “red elf”, has been the king of every recipe. Pay attention to dishes you order in restaurants, even if the meal looks innocuous! People say that chilli’s fire heats the long winters. Have you seen another Land of Fire besides Patagonia? If not, visit Abruzzo and Molise. But red is not the only colour of these regions. Here also marvellous yellow saffron is grown. The third colour is green. The National park around the Gran Sasso Mountain teems wild life: bears, wolves, deers, otters and golden eagles. SPAGHETTI ARBUZZO MOLISANI 500 g spaghetti 1 onion 10 pumpkin flowers a pinch of parsley a pinch of saffron grated pecorino or parmesan cheese Brown the chopped onion in a large saucepan, while the pasta is cooking. Add cut pumpkin flowers and parsley, stirring for 5 minutes. Dissolve the saffron in a cup…