Orecchiette

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Orecchiette

Orecchiette showing their typical shape and central depression
Type	Pasta
Region or state	Apulia
Main ingredients	Durum wheat, water
Media: Orecchiette

Orecchiette (Italian: [orekˈkjɛtte]; sg.: orecchietta; from Italian orecchia, lit. 'ear', and -etta) are a pasta typical of the Apulia region of Italy. Their name comes from their shape, which resembles a small ear.