What You Need to Know
A mixture of cream, butter, and Parmesan cheese is slowly whisked into a smooth and creamy emulsion.
Campanian cream sauce is a key component of traditional Campanian dishes like pasta sauces and soups.
Steps
- 1.
Pasta alla Sorrentina (Sorrento, Italy): Forms the creamy base for tomato and mozzarella sauce
- 2.
Zuppa di Pesce alla Napoletana (Naples, Italy): Enriches seafood broth with velvety texture
- 3.
Gnocchi alla Bava (Piedmont, Italy): Creates the characteristic melted cheese coating
The Science
Primary Reaction
emulsification