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Published 2026
Foglie d’ulivo (literally “olive leaves”) is a hand-shaped pasta from southern Italy, particularly associated with Puglia. Its name comes from its narrow, pointed shape, which resembles the leaves of the olive tree. Related to orecchiette in how it’s formed, it is distinct in look and feel. Oval, tapered and slightly ridged, it’s the kind of shape that naturally works with simple Mediterranean ingredients like fresh tomatoes, ricotta, olive oil and basil.
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