Mantua Pumpkin (Zucca Mantovana)

The queen of the Italian pumpkins come from Mantova, it is used for the stuffing of the famous tortelli and its seeds mustn't be absolutely wasted, they need drying and than after having put them in oven taste them! The sweet and delicate pumpkin flavor makes this product particularly suitable for the preparation of every recipe, from the appetizers to the desserts, fried or cooked in the oven, steamed or grilled. The flowers can be fried in a batter, the seeds, after being toasted and salted, are great as an aperitif. In the province of Mantova there are a lot of traditional recipes in which the pumpkin is the main ingredient. The best variety to prepare them is the "Cappello del Prete" one, with which you can prepare great risotti, gnocchi and naturally tortelli which are the most ancient and typical dish of Mantova traditional gastronomy with was prepared during the most important festivities because it brought good omens. It is difficult to establish a precise date of the beginning of its spread in Mantova, but the certain thing is that it didn't took a long for it for being appreciated for its versatility , its unique delicate flavor and its easy cultivation, infant this pumpkin doesn't need particular fertilizers and they are resistant to drought and insects diseases.


Manufacturer: Verdure e frutta di Stagione

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Mantova Pumpkin: the queen of Italian pumpkins
The queen of the Italian pumpkins come from Mantova, it is used for the stuffing of the famous tortelli and its seeds mustn't be absolutely wasted, they need drying and than after having put them in oven taste them! The sweet and delicate pumpkin flavor makes this product particularly suitable for the preparation of every recipe, from the appetizers to the desserts, fried or cooked in the oven, steamed or grilled. The flowers can be fried in a batter, the seeds, after being toasted and salted, are great as an aperitif. In the province of Mantova there are a lot of traditional recipes in which the pumpkin is the main ingredient. The best variety to prepare them is the "Cappello del Prete" one, with which you can prepare great risotti, gnocchi and naturally tortelli which are the most ancient and typical dish of Mantova traditional gastronomy with was prepared during the most important festivities because it brought good omens. It is difficult to establish a precise date of the beginning of its spread in Mantova, but the certain thing is that it didn't took a long for it for being appreciated for its versatility , its unique delicate flavor and its easy cultivation, infant this pumpkin doesn't need particular fertilizers and they are resistant to drought and insects diseases.
Articolo - 02/09/2016 - http://www.onlyitalianproducts.us/ ( Network O.I.P. )



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