Olives West Cork - Orecchiette

Orecchiette is a distinctive type of pasta from the Italian region of Puglia, the southeastern region that forms the heel of Italy's "boot." They are shaped roughly like small ears, hence the name (orecchiette means "little ears"). They're a bit less than an inch across, slightly dome-shaped, and their centers are thinner than their rims, a characteristic that gives them an interesting, variable texture, soft in the middle and somewhat chewier around the edges. This pasta has been hailed by world-famous, Michelin-starred chef, Massimo Bottura (as seen on Netflix series “Chefs Table”) as the “best pasta in Italy”. Try Orecchiette with Peas, Asparagus, and Buffalo Ricotta.