Cappelletti + Real Lambrusco

Tortellini / Cappelletti en Brodo + Real Lambrusco

Although tortellini and cappelletti are undoubtedly from Emilia, the origin of this famous pasta dish is unclear. One thing is for sure and that is that both are fairly ancient. There is a recipe for tortelli, larger tortellini, that dates back to the 12th century, while the first recipe for tortellini alla Bolognese comes from 1550. From that moment on, tortellini and cappelletti have held a special place in the cuisine of Emilia.

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Venus's Navel

Yes, that's what Emilians do!

"There are many legends told about this dish: one of the most famous, written by Cerri in the 14th century, recounts that Mars, Bacchus and Venus came down to earth to intervene in the 12th century war between the people of Modena and Bologna. Having arrived at the battle site, the three guests decided to spend the night at an inn in Castelfranco, a small town located in between the two cities.

According to the legend, in the morning, Bacchus and Mars woke up early to visit the battle site, but when Venus awoke, she thought she had been abandoned by her companions. She immediately called the innkeeper to find out where they had gone. The innkeeper arrived to find the goddess of love naked in front of him. The beauty of her body made such a strong impression on him that he created a new shape of pasta that resembled her belly button." -- Academia Barilla

Cappelletti (Modena)

Tortellini (Bologna)