Sardinian dishes are yet another example of the amazing food that is on offer in Italy. For many people, the Mediterranean flavours are yet another one of the many reasons to visit this amazing country. Being an island, Sardinia has incredible produce with fresh seafood, sheep cheese and local wines. Typical ingredients in Sardinian cuisines include Carciofo Spinoso (artichoke), Zafferano (saffron) and Bottarga (salted, cured fish roe).
You might not be able to travel there right now, but we wanted to highlight some of the best recipes from the region. These recipes come from the very best food bloggers in the world, so make sure to bookmark their sites.
Time for you to buy some amazing produce and head into the kitchen to cook up these stunning Sardinian dishes.
The Best Sardinian Dishes
1. Malloreddus with Walnuts and Prosciutto
Malloreddus (also known as gnocchetti sardi) are gnocchi shaped pasta, typically served with a sausage sauce. This recipe however gives them a wonderful nutty sauce.
Recipe created by Manu.
2. Fava Bean And Almond Soup
The recipe relies on traditional Sardinian ingredients and has a huge health focus as the perfect clean eating dish. It is also warm and nourishing for those colder months.
Recipe created by Jody And Ken.
3. Fregola With Clams
This Sardinian fregola with clams only uses a few ingredients but has such a wonderful flavor. It’s easy to make, comforting but not too heavy, and a delicious meal any night of the week.
Recipe created by Caroline.
4. Oven Roasted Eggplants Alla Sarda
Meaty eggplants roasted in the oven in simple herb and tomato sauce make an unbeatable side dish to practically any main course. Or, you can even have them as a light veggie dinner or lunch.
Recipe created by Svitlana.
5. Clams In Crazy Water (Acqua Pasta)
A tasty Italian-inspired soup made with fresh clams simmered in a garlicky fresh tomato broth and served with couscous pasta.
Recipe created by Karen.
6. Sebadas
Cheese Fritters are one of the typical desserts in the island of Sardinia. Filled with sheep’s milk cheese and drizzled with orange honey.
Recipe created by Tati.
7. Focaccia With Tomatoes
A classic Italian bread that is given a Sardinian twist with the tomatoes and olives that are baked into this wonderful recipe.
Recipe created by Sonia.
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