Food, gastronomy and recipes

Cooking traditions are still alive in Cerreto and the Cerretans take pride in them. The worldwide famous black truffles of Norcia cannot be ignored, since they are a fundamental ingredient in a whole series of recipes, from pasta (spaghetti, tagliatelle, risotti) to main courses based on meat, like lamb or sheep, but also on trouts, one of the most important local resources. The “Norcineria” (preparation of pork meat) is considered an art and it is still widespread. Salumi are prepared according to traditional methods passed on through generations, and it would be a pity not to taste the sheep’s milk cheese. There are also several types of legumes, which are a vital part of the healthy

Mediterranean diet: lentils for instance are not only of good omen on New Year’s Eve (they are said to bring luck and money to those who eat them), but according to dieticians they are useful throughout the year as a healthy food. So go for a superb soup of lentils, spelt, chickpeas, beans and mushrooms (the champignons are grown here…)

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