Bigoli in salsa is a
Venetian
Venetian often means from or related to:
* Venice, a city in Italy
* Veneto, a region of Italy
* Republic of Venice (697–1797), a historical nation in that area
Venetian and the like may also refer to:
* Venetian language, a Romance language s ...
pasta dish made with
whole-wheat
A whole grain is a grain of any cereal and pseudocereal that contains the endosperm, germ, and bran, in contrast to refined grains, which retain only the endosperm.
As part of a general healthy diet, consumption of whole grains is associated ...
bigoli pasta,
onion and
salt-cured
fish. While today usually
anchovy is used, in earlier days it was often prepared with
sardines. It is considered one of the signature dishes of
Venice
Venice ( ; it, Venezia ; vec, Venesia or ) is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto Regions of Italy, region. It is built on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 ...
.
In
Castel d'Ario, in the province of
Mantua, on the first day of Lent, the "Bigolada" is held, a square party where dishes of "bigoi con le sardelle" are served.
See also
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List of pasta dishes
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Venetian cuisine
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Notes
References
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External links
Cook in Venice recipe
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Italian sauces
Pasta dishes
Cuisine of Veneto
Anchovy dishes