Ortona (Abruzzo)

Seafront in Ortona

Dome of the Basilica of San Tommaso Apostolo, where are the remains of the saint

Ortona is a coastal town of the Province of Chieti in the region of Abruzzo. Ortona is home of several touristic beaches and one historical museum based on the battle of Ortona. A patron saint of Ortona is Saint Thomas the Apostle (Tommaso), whose relics are kept here. The Abruzzo, Lazio and Molise National Park is not far either.

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Recipes From Abruzzo

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Chitarrina or Fedelini with Tuna Ragù

The robustly flavored sauce relies on good pantry ingredients: the best-tinned tuna and anchovies you can procure, excellent capers, and high-quality canned (or home-canned) tomatoes.

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Pizza Dolce Teramana: Layer Cake Specialty of Abruzzo

This show-stopper of a cake from Abruzzo has three layers of flavored sponge cake and two layers of rich custard for a decadent dessert.

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Torcetti (or Ciambelline) al Vino: Ring-Shaped Cookies for When Guests Come Calling

These ring-shaped cookies, common in central and southern Italy, are made with olive oil and wine —perfect for setting out on the table with coffee or tea when guests drop by.

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Soffione di Ricotta

In Abruzzo, the soffione is a traditional Easter dessert, though its growing popularity means you can now find it year-round in many bakeries throughout the region.

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Sagne e Ceci: Abruzzese Pasta with Chickpeas

Legumes form the base for this Abruzzese country-style soup, a humble but delicious dish that uses not only the chickpeas, but also their cooking liquid, leaving nothing to waste.

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