The Province of Ragusa, located in southeastern Sicily, is renowned for its rich culinary heritage that beautifully blends Sicilian and Mediterranean flavors. Here are five traditional dishes you should definitely try:
- Scaccia Ragusana This layered, stuffed flatbread resembles a hybrid of lasagna and pizza. It is made from thin, folded dough and is filled with various ingredients such as tomato sauce, ricotta cheese, onions, sausage, or eggplant. Each town in the region has its own variations of this dish.
- Cavatelli with Pork Ragù Cavatelli pasta, a small shell-shaped variety, is often served with a slow-cooked pork ragù that is typically enhanced with local tomato sauce and ricotta salata cheese.
- Caciocavallo Ragusano DOP This prized cheese is made from cow’s milk and is aged to develop a strong, nutty flavor. It is commonly enjoyed fresh or grilled, which adds a delightful smoky taste.
- Macco di Fave This hearty, ancient Sicilian soup is made from dried fava beans, olive oil, and wild fennel, and it sometimes includes pasta. It has a creamy texture and is considered a comforting staple in Ragusa’s rural tradition.
- Testa di Turco A unique dessert from Ragusa, particularly popular in Scicli, Testa di Turco consists of layers of fried pastry dough, akin to puff pastry, which is filled with cinnamon-scented ricotta or custard cream. This dessert is traditionally prepared during local festivals.
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