Smooth venus clams with thick, brown, shiny shells, about 10 cm (4 inches) in length. They are found on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe.
"Big hats with courgettes in the style of Ferrara." A dish from Ferrara and Cremona in Emilia-Romagna of ravioli-style pasta like large tortellini stuffed with puréed sweet pumpkin and grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with sage butter. Sometimes the stuffing is mixed with mostarda di Cremona and, at Christmas, crumbled amaretti may be added.
"Big hats." A dish from Ferrara and Cremona in Emilia-Romagna of ravioli-style pasta like large tortellini stuffed with puréed sweet pumpkin and grated Parmesan cheese and garnished with sage butter. Sometimes the stuffing is mixed with mostarda di Cremona and, at Christmas, crumbled amaretti may be added.
