How to pronounce Torta pasqualina

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈtorta paskwaˈliːna/. In plain English letters that is TOR-tah pahs-kwah-LEE-nah, 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 Torta pasqualina?

Torta pasqualina is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Genoa. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are vegetables, dairy & cheese, egg and wheat & flour. It tastes savory.

Where Torta pasqualina comes from

Torta pasqualina is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Genoa.

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