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Nutmeg

Nutmeg joins lemon zest in Romagna’s passatelli, seasoning a dough of grated bread, Parmigiano and eggs.

Italian name
Noce moscata
In the recipe
Passatelli

At the table

In Emilia-Romagna’s passatelli, nutmeg and lemon zest season the bread-and-cheese dough, which is pressed through the traditional ferro or a potato ricer. Measure the nutmeg according to the version you are making.

The right tools for it

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    For finely grating whole nutmeg into the bread-and-cheese dough.

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    A fine rasp for citrus zest and hard cheese.

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