Calabria

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Calabria is historically one of the poorest and most underdeveloped regions in Italy. Calabrians made their pasta entirely by hand, which was an incredibly labour-intensive process. Calabrians became incredibly resourceful and learned to preserve their food and make do with few ingredients. Adam explores the local markets for Calabrian produce, including famous Calabrian specialty Nduja, a spicy pork sausage used in pasta dishes. Adam researches the traditional Calabrian pasta shapes and explores modern options to recreate these Calabrian specialties at home.