Agnolotti del Plin

Agnolotti del plin are the jewel of Piemontese fresh pasta. 'Plin' means 'pinch' in dialect — each small pasta parcel is sealed by hand with a deft pinch of the fingers. The filling is typically a mix of braised meats (veal, pork, rabbit) with vegetables and aromatics.

They are served in two ways: in brodo (in a light meat broth) or asciutti (dressed with butter and sage, or with a roasting juice). Both are extraordinary. Making them is an art form passed down through families — finding a good restaurant that makes them in-house is a mark of quality.

Where to taste them:

• Osteria Nuova Torino (Via XX Settembre) — Dinner only

• Ristorante Bar Spazio Sassi Superga — Lunch only

• Tarassaco