Bigoli in salsa

Bigoli in salsa is a Venetian pasta dish made with whole-wheat bigoli pasta, onion and salt-cured fish. While today usually anchovy is used, in earlier days it was often prepared with sardines. It is considered one of the signature dishes of Venice.^[1]

Bìgoli in salsa

Bigoli with anchovy sauce at a restaurant in Venice, Italy
Course	Primo (Italian course)
Place of origin	Italy
Region or state	Venice
Main ingredients	Anchovy, onion
Variations	Sardines, black pepper, parsley

In the past, "bigoli" were eaten on fasting days. The dish was considered a comfort food for those who cannot afford the purchase of meat. The sardines used are usually from the Adriatic. The recipe also includes pine nuts and raisins.^{[citation needed]}

In Castel d'Ario, in the province of Mantua, on the first day of Lent, the bigolada is held, a square party where dishes of bigoli con le sardelle are served.^[2]

See also

• Italy portal
• Food portal

• Venetian cuisine
• List of pasta
• List of pasta dishes