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Vatican City Recipes
A Roman enclave whose kitchen keeps papal traditions. Not sure what to eat in Vatican City? Start with Carciofi alla Romana, Supplì, Crostata di Ricotta e Visciole and Maritozzo con Panna. Here are 6 authentic Vatican City recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
Fettuccine alla PapalinaVatican City, Vatican City · medium · 35 minA refined Roman pasta of fettuccine with prosciutto, egg, and Parmesan, created for a pope.
Maritozzo con PannaVatican City, Vatican City · medium · 48 minA soft, sweet Roman bun split and filled with a thick cloud of whipped cream.
SupplìVatican City, Vatican City · medium · 50 minFried risotto rice croquettes with a molten mozzarella centre, the Roman street snack found around the Vatican.
Crostata di Ricotta e ViscioleVatican City, Vatican City · medium · 85 minA shortcrust tart of sweet ricotta and tart sour cherries, the classic Roman-Jewish dessert of the old Ghetto.
Carciofi alla RomanaVatican City, Vatican City · medium · 60 minWhole Roman artichokes stuffed with garlic and wild mint, then braised upright in olive oil and water until meltingly tender.
Saltimbocca alla RomanaVatican City, Vatican City · easy · 25 minThin veal cutlets layered with prosciutto and sage, pan-fried in butter until they "jump into the mouth."
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