Maccheroni alla molinara
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Maccheroni alla molinara with tomato sauce | |
| Type | Pasta |
|---|---|
| Course | Primo (Italian course) |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Abruzzo |
Maccheroni alla molinara (Italian: [makkeˈroːni ˈalla moliˈnaːra]) or alla mugnaia (Italian: [ˈalla muɲˈɲaːja]) is an uneven, long and thick fresh pasta, hand-pulled to a diameter of about 4–6 mm.
The history of this pasta dates back to the 14th century coinciding with the construction of watermills on the River Fino. Back then it was presented to Robert of Anjou, King of Naples, when he visited the area.[1][2]