Pairing · Ai funghi porcini
The best shapes for porcini mushroom
Porcini cooked down in fat, with or without cream. The slices need width to rest on, egg ribbons are the habitat.
FettuccineRibbons
Butter and cheese emulsions need surface, not pockets.
PappardelleRibbons
Width is the whole argument.
StringozziHand-formed regional
A long strand with a squarish, slightly rough section holds a clinging sauce along its length.
TroccoliLong strands
A thick rough square strand carries weight and clings to dense sauces, so the traditional dressings are hearty.
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