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Stories from the Lucciola Table

This is where we collect the ideas, dinners, wines, ingredients, and moments that define Lucciola. Some stories begin in the kitchen, others at the table, others in the cellar. Together, they reflect our way of thinking about Italian fine dining in New York City: with time, coherence, and intention.

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AUTHENTIC TORTELLINI RECIPE
BY CHEF MCM, ITALIAN FOOD CULTURE, RESTAURANT michele casadei massari BY CHEF MCM, ITALIAN FOOD CULTURE, RESTAURANT michele casadei massari

AUTHENTIC TORTELLINI RECIPE

Originating from Italy's Bologna region, tortellini pasta has a unique belly-button shape inspired by the goddess Venus. Authentic tortellini are crafted from a flour-and-egg dough filled with pork, mortadella, and raw ham. After being shaped, they're boiled in a flavorful hen broth. This timeless Italian recipe continues to delight palates globally.

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