Squash-Filled Pasta

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The artful cappellacci (“big hats”) are another of the glorious filled pastas of Emilia–Romagna. They're similar in shape to jumbo tortellini, but they sport a pointed top.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Tasting Italy

SERVES 6

TIME 2¼ hours, plus 30 drying

Italian Name: Cappellacci di zucca

Squash-Filled Pasta
Tasting Italy

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from Tasting Italy

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The Italian pumpkin zucca is plentiful in Emilia–Romagna, and when combined with the region's Parmigiano Reggiano it serves as a luscious, rich filling for cappellacci di zucca, a beloved, signature dish of the city of Ferrara. We found tha...

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