How to pronounce Pasticciotto

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /pastitˈtʃɔtto/. In plain English letters that is pah-steet-CHOT-toh, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Pasticciotto?

Pasticciotto is a dessert of Italy. Where it comes from: Lecce. People usually eat it for breakfast. Its main ingredients are wheat & flour, egg and dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Pasticciotto comes from

Pasticciotto is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Apulia.

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Food of Italy

Dishes like Pasticciotto in other countries

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