Casoncelli (; Lombard: , , in Eastern Lombard) are a type of stuffed pasta typical of the culinary tradition of Lombardy, in the north-central part of Italy. Whatamieating.com Casoncelli entry at whatamieating.com. Accessed on 2010-01-14.
The shell typically consists of two sheets of pasta, about long, pressed together at the edges, like that of ravioli. Alternatively it is a disk folded in two and shaped like a sweet wrapper. Casoncelli in the style alla bergamasca are typically stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, ground beef, salami or sausage. Variants of filling include spinach, raisins, amaretto biscuits, pear, and garlic;Casoncelli alla bergamasca , recipe at cookaround.com (in Italian). Accessed on 2013-12-01. while the casoncelli alla bresciana are stuffed with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, nutmeg and broth.Casoncelli alla bresciana , recipe at cookaround.com (in Italian). Accessed on 2013-12-01. They are typically served with burro e salvia: melted butter flavored with sage leaves.
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