Rapallo (Liguria)

The castle on the seafront at Rapallo

The old town of Rapallo

Panoramic view of Rapallo, Liguria

Rapallo is a town in the province of Genoa, in Liguria, northern Italy. It is situated on the Ligurian Sea coast, on the Tigullio Gulf, between Portofino and Chiavari. Rapallo area is included in the Parco Naturale Regionale di Portofino, encompassing the territory of six communes.

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Recipes From Liguria

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Zemin di Ceci: Chickpea and Chard Soup

A thick vegetable and legume soup made with chickpeas and chard, perfect for the onset of fall. 
 

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Pasta alla Deficeira: Pasta Cooked in White Wine

Traditionally, this dish was prepared at the height of the oil-pressing season in Liguria, offered by the olive growers as a gesture of celebration to those who helped with the harvest.

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Pesto Bianco Ligure

This lovely pasta sauce hails from the region of Liguria, a type of "pesto bianco" made with walnuts, garlic, and ricotta.

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Corzetti with Marjoram Pine Nut Pesto: Corzetti al Battuto di Pinoli
Corzetti (also called curzetti and croxetti), an especially uniquely shaped pasta, has been popular since the middle ages and get its name from corzetto, a 14th century Genoa coin.
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Taggiasca Olive Pesto
This appetizer or fun party dip is made with Taggiasca olives, which are typically grown in the region of Liguria.
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