Recipes from Friuli Venezia Giulia

Friuli Venezia Giulia is a northeastern region that borders both Austria and Slovenia. The cuisine in this region is influenced by the bordering countries. In fact, pasta dishes here include ingredients like cinnamon and poppy seeds that aren't often used in other parts of Italy. Among the regional dishes worth trying are pork ragu with cinnamon and ofelle alla Triestina. The latter are ravioli made with gnocchi dough!