Mostaccioli: the original recipe and 10 variations

Mostaccioli are Christmas sweets typical of Abruzzo and Molise that we can also find in other regions of the South. There are many variations of the recipes to prepare mostaccioli, as there are many countries where these sweets are cooked on holidays.

I mostaccioli are Christmas sweets typical ofAbruzzo and Molise that we can also find in other regions of the South. There are many variations of the recipes to prepare mostaccioli, as there are many countries where these sweets are cooked on holidays.

According to tradition, mostaccioli are prepared on the evening of Christmas' Eve with some basic ingredients like flour, eggs, honey, ground almonds and cooked must.

Here is a collection of recipes to prepare traditional mostaccioli and in the many variations, depending on your preferences or dietary needs and on the basis of the region in which you live.

Index

Mostaccioli, the original recipe

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If you want to prepare mostaccioli according to the original recipe, trust the instructions traditional of Abruzzo and Molise to make perfect Christmas sweets. Here and here the recipes.

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Vegan mostaccioli

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Traditional mostaccioli are usually not vegan because they contain honey and eggs which are not present in the completely vegetable version of this recipe. THU the recipe to follow for i vegan mostaccioli.

 

Mostaccioli without eggs

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Not all recipes for making mostaccioli at home contain eggs. Also in this case there are variants and those who are allergic or intolerant to this ingredient will be happy. Here the recipe.

Mostaccioli without butter

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If you are looking recipe without butter to prepare the mostaccioli, here you are satisfied. Some recipes to prepare mostaccioli contain butter but there are alternatives to avoid it. Here the recipe.

Mostaccioli gluten-free

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To prepare i gluten-free mostaccioli you will have to replace the classic wheat flour with a gluten-free flour suitable for the preparation of desserts, always paying the utmost attention to all the ingredients if you suffer from celiac disease. Here the recipe.

Mostaccioli with Thermomix

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With the kitchen robot you can even more easily prepare many mostaccioli in large quantities to serve on the Christmas table or to give as gifts. Here is a useful recipe.

Soft mostaccioli with mulled wine

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What will be the secret trick to prepare gods soft mostaccioli and fragrant? Try adding a teaspoon of baking soda to your usual recipe. Here all the instructions.

Sicilian mostaccioli

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In Sicily we find a regional variant of mostaccioli. Sicilian mostaccioli are prepared with semolina, mulled wine, cinnamon, almonds, hazelnuts and orange and lemon zest. Here the recipe.

Mostaccioli Neapolitans

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I mostaccioli Neapolitans they are prepared by combining the basic ingredients a spice mix called 'pisto' and composed of cinnamon, cloves, coriander, star anise and nutmeg. Here the recipe.

Sardinian mostaccioli

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I Sardinian mostaccioli they differ from other regional recipes to prepare these desserts because they do not include a chocolate coating but one sugar glaze. Here the recipe.

Mostaccioli from Salento

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I mostaccioli salentini, also called mustaches, are typically Christmas sweets that are prepared with flour, almonds, cinnamon, cloves and orange peel. Here is the recipe to follow.

Read also: CHRISTMAS DESSERTS: 10 TRADITIONAL RECIPES AND 10 VARIATIONS FOR ALL TASTES

 

What are your favorite recipes for making mostaccioli at home?

Marta Albè