Tagliatelle Bastarde

The “bastardization” of these noodles occurs in the combination of chestnut and wheat flours. It is a product of the time when wheat flour was an expensive and precious commodity, so the chestnut flour (which nowadays is the more costly item) was used to supplement the regular flour. These noodles are delicious with pesto, with pine nut—marjoram sauce, and various vegetable sauces. It is also delicious with mushroom sauce, and pairs well with meat sauce, too.