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Catanzaro
Calabria
Chili, bergamot, two coasts.
The toe of Italy — fiery, fragrant, fiercely proud.
"'Nduja makes everything better."
What this region tastes like
A flavor portrait of Calabria.
Rich60%
Earthy50%
Coastal70%
Herbaceous40%
Spicy100%
Rustic80%
Signature pasta dishes
Born here. Perfected here.
FierySmokyBold
Fileja with 'Nduja
Fileja alla 'Nduja
Twisted pasta with the famous spreadable spicy salami of Spilinga.
Easy 35 min
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UmamiPantryCoastal
Pasta con Mollica e Acciughe
Pasta con Mollica e Acciughe
Spaghetti with melted anchovies and toasted breadcrumbs — the poor man's parmesan.
Easy 25 min
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HandmadeSundayRustic
Maccheroni al Ferretto
Maccheroni al Ferretto
Iron-rod-rolled pasta with a slow Calabrian pork-and-tomato ragù.
Medium 3 h
View recipe Signature ingredients
- 'Nduja di SpilingaSpreadable, fiery, fermented salami.
- Bergamotto di ReggioThe world's bergamot capital.
Pasta shapes born here
- FilejaTwisted around a knitting needle.
Wine pairings
- CiròEarthy red with red-fruit lift.Pairs with: Spicy pasta, grilled meat.
Chef Rigatoni says
A note from the kitchen
"Melt 'nduja into olive oil before adding pasta water. It blooms."