Pisarei, Smoky Roasted Red Pepper & Spice-Infused Pesto

A robust pasta dish where smoky depth and gentle heat steal the show. I first tasted pisarei, a type of small, hand-rolled pasta dumpling, in a rustic trattoria while road-tripping through northern Italy. Native to the province of Piacenza in Emilia-Romagna, pisarei are traditionally made by hand and served with a hearty bean sauce in the classic dish pisarei e faso. I loved their texture: slightly chewy, compact and perfect for holding bold flavours.

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