In the vast panorama of Sicilian recipes, the cuisine of Caltanissetta stands out for its simplicity, maintaining a strong connection with its Arab roots and preserving the ancient Sicilian culinary tradition. Among the local specialties, cavateddi, an egg pasta that pairs perfectly with rich sauces based on ragù, fresh vegetables, legumes, or the exquisite mushrooms of Ferla, take the spotlight. These mushrooms can be enjoyed in various preparations, from stew to roasted dishes. Other dishes not to be missed include fuata, baked chicken alla nissena, macco di fave (broad bean puree), scaccia nissena with tuma cheese and spinach, piruna, and impanate from Niscemi. To conclude the meal on a sweet note, we mustn’t forget cuddireddi from Delia, a typical local delight that will delight your palate with its unique flavors, and the sumptuous torrone (nougat) from Caltanissetta, one of the best nougats in Italy.
In Central-Eastern Sicily, there’s a tradition of making what are known as “impanate,” a preparation very similar to Spanish and South American “empanadas,” a legacy from the period of Spanish rule over the island.The recipe we’re sharing in this post…
