Corzetti are thin discs of fresh pasta dough that get stamped out and embossed with a beautiful design using a handmade artisanal tool called the corzetti stamp. It is a specialty of Liguria, in northern Italy. The pasta dates back to the Middle Ages and was traditionally served by wealthy maritime families who imprinted the discs with their coat of arms. Dough for corzetti is rolled a bit more thickly than normal pasta in order to hold de design. The design helps the sauce adhere to the pasta, resulting in more flavourful pasta dishes.

Corzetti stamps are sometimes hard to find, and quite expensive. Fortunately there are many other options: use your springerle, or cookie stamps. Or find a new way to use your fondant imprint mat or embossing rolling pin… the possibilities are endless!