Luganega
 Luganega | |
| Alternative names | luganiga, luganica, lucanica |
|---|---|
| Type | meat |
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Northern Italy |
| Main ingredients | pork |
| Variations | with cheese, sweet wine, broth |
Luganega (also luganiga, luganica or lucanica) is an Italian fresh sausage made with pork; it is a traditional food from Lombardy, Veneto and northern Italy and is usually rolled up to appear like a snail.[1]
Luganega is part of the risotto alla monzese (rice Monza style), a variant of risotto alla milanese, can be used in barbecues or in rich stews together with mushrooms or potatoes[2][3]
It has a few variations: in the richest one pork is united with grana padano, marsala wine and broth.[4]
Notes[]
Categories:
- Fresh sausages
- Cuisine of Lombardy