Above: Arrosticini being cooked on a grill in Abruzzo, Italy

The hearty, rustic cooking of Abruzzo is based on the region’s superb lamb, as well as some of the best-quality pasta in Italy, pulses (beans, chickpeas and lentils) and sheep’s and goat’s milk cheeses. Here are five specialties to look for.

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Above: Arrosticini being cooked on a grill in Abruzzo, Italy

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