Abruzzo
A Wilderness of Shepherds and Fishermen
Abruzzo
Regional Food Guide
Abruzzo is split in two by the Apennines. Inland, sheep have grazed the high pastures for centuries. On the coast, fishing boats still bring in the Adriatic catch each morning. This guide covers the dishes and ingredients that define Abruzzo’s food.
Featured Recipe
Abruzzo Seafood Pasta
Prawns, calamari and scampi in a light tomato base, built on a quick stock made from the seafood shells. This is the style of pasta you find all along the Abruzzo coast – simple, fast, and completely dependent on good seafood. The secret is in the stock.
Latest Abruzzo Recipes
Abruzzo sits between the Gran Sasso mountains and the Adriatic coast. Inland, the food is built on lamb, chilli and sheep’s cheese. On the coast, the Adriatic provides some of the sweetest shellfish in Italy. Two very different landscapes, one region.
