Public radio’s longest-running daily global news program.AboutContactDonateMeet the TeamPrivacyTerms of use©2026 The World from PRXPRX is a 501(c)(3) organization recognized by the IRS: #263347402.An Italian city takes on sub-par pastaTagliatelle, tortellini and lasagne all originate from Bologna and are made with fresh egg pasta by artisans known as ‘sfogline.’ Bologna now certifies authentic versions to protect them from imposters.5:53Boxes of imported Italian pasta are seen on shelves, Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, in Detroit. Tagliatelle, tortellini and lasagne — all originate from Bologna, where authentic versions use fresh egg pasta called ‘la sfoglia,’ made by artisans known as ‘sfogline.’To protect those traditions and the artisans who carry them out, Bologna has established a certification process to distinguish the real deal from imposters. From our partners at Deutsche Welle, DW, Inside Europe’s Dany Mitzman has the story.Click on the player above to hear the full report.
An Italian city takes on sub-par pasta - The World from PRX
Tagliatelle, tortellini and lasagne all originate from Bologna and are made with fresh egg pasta by artisans known as 'sfogline.' Bologna now certifies authentic versions to protect them from imposters.
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