the Passport Tour of Italia March Menu

PASSPORT TOUR OF ITALIA
Toscana
Tuscany is located in central Italy and stretches from the Apennines to the Tyrrhenian Sea. In this region, nature has many
different facets, starting from the coast that alternates long and sandy beaches, like the Versilia beach, with rocky cliffs
and steep headlands. Pasta is the most famous Italian primo, and in Tuscany the king is pappardelle alla lepre (very wide
egg noodles in a strong-flavored sauce). Dolci -- Tuscany’s best sweet is the dreamy gelato, a dense Italian version of ice
cream, which you should ideally get at a proper gelateria and not in a restaurant. Undoubtedly, Italy’s most famous wine is
the easy going and versatile chianti, traditionally produced all around central Tuscany. The Chianti Classico zone of the tall
hills between Florence and Siena produces the oldest, most balanced blends; it was the world’s first officially established
wine area in 1716. Today, a Chianti Classico can have anywhere from 70% to 100% Sangiovese, often rounded out with an
imported cru such as cabernet, merlot, or pinot noir. Although quality still varies, it’s usually thoroughly reliable and is one
of the best everyday wines produced anywhere. We selected a few favorites for you to enjoy a taste of Toscana.
Antipasti
RIBOLLITA SOUP $6
famous Tuscan soup, made with bread,
seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans
CHICKEN LIVER BRUSCHETTA $10
roasted with sauteed peppers,
servedon toasted crostini
Main Course
PAPPARDELLA & PORK RAGU $20
homemade pasta, braised pork,
san Marzano tomato sauce
BISTECCA FIORENTINA $36
20oz grilled porterhouse steak, pecorino
polenta wedge, seasonal vegetables
TAGLIOLINI CARBONARA $19
homemade tagliolini pasta, tossed with pancetta,
egg, pecorino and black pepper
Vini
CHIANTI
Dolci
TUSCAN BLEND
LIMONCELLO
GELATO FLUTE $6
Rocca delle Macìe Rubizzo $20
Castello Banfi “Centine” Super $8/$30
The Taste Tour Menu for t he Toscana Region O perates fr om March 1st-31st.
302-738-9935 • WWW.LACASAPASTA.COM
La Casa Pasta Restaurant • 120 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark, DE 19702