Torcinelli

Torcinelli are stuffed lamb intestines originating from Molise. A suckling lamb's entrails are first cleaned with salt and water, and then they're left to soak for at least one day, with a few changes of water. The stomachs and sweetbreads are cleaned and chopped, then transformed into a filling with carrots, onions, and parsley. The combination is stuffed into the intestine (torcinello) which is cooked, chopped, and used to make a hearty sauce with tomatoes, onions, basil, and parsley. The sauce is served over homemade pasta, especially fusilli. However, the torcinello can also be grilled whole over coals.