Sagne Torte Abruzzesi con Sugo di Agnello
Abruzzo — Province di Chieti e L'Aquila
Abruzzo's twisted pasta — sagne torte (literally 'twisted sheets') are fresh pasta rectangles twisted along their length by hand to create a spiral form. The twisting increases surface area and creates concave surfaces that hold sauce. Dressed with the Abruzzo mountain lamb ragù: sautéed lamb shoulder, white wine, rosemary, and San Marzano tomatoes cooked for 90 minutes until the lamb is completely tender and has integrated into the sauce. A preparation where the pasta shape is engineered specifically for this sauce.