Nidi di rondine

Do you like lasagne? Are you a fan of cinnamon rolls? Well, you can have the best of both worlds in a traditional Sammarinese dish called nidi di rondine. This pasta casserole is prepared by topping fresh lasagna sheets with béchamel sauce, Italian cheeses, slices of prosciutto, basil, and even more cheese on top. The pasta is then rolled and cut into small cylinders which are assembled next to each other in a baking dish coated with marinara sauce. The dish is baked until the top of the rolls becomes golden and crisp. The name of the dish translates to swallow's nest, referring to its visual appearance once baked.