GO! Pasta
GO! Pasta addresses the challenges of the gastronomic heritage of Upper Friuli and the Goriška region, focusing on traditional filled pasta such as cjarsons, Idrijski žlikrofi, Bovški krafi, and Kobariški štruklji. The project promotes exchange among local communities, raises the visibility of stuffed pasta, and encourages international cooperation. Through activities such as mapping, events, and a mobile food trailer, GO! Pasta connects the two regions, involving producers, restaurateurs, cooking schools, public agencies and consumers. The project aims to generate new recognizable dishes for GO! 2025, contributing to the borderless and multicultural journey of the ECoC.
The main objectives of the project were to increase understanding of the cross-border dimensions of filled pasta, contribute to the development of a recognizable and modern image of filled pasta among the general public, achieve a significant increase in the popularity of and interest in regional filled pasta, especially cjarsons and Idrija žlikrofi, among the public in the region and beyond and to establish a successful collaboration between the Idrija žlikrofi and cjarsons communities, creating a strong foundation for future cooperation.
Among the main results achieved was the study tour to Tolmezzo and Idrija, which brought together the filled pasta communities from both areas. The tour included visits and presentations featuring local producers, decision-makers and initiatives carried out in the territory, with the aim of encouraging the exchange of good practices and strengthening cross-border cooperation.
Another important outcome was the creation of an inventory documenting the history and current state of filled pasta.
The project also included the purchase of a food cart specially designed for preparing filled pasta. Featuring the project’s visual identity, the cart is available for rental to all filled pasta producers in the participating areas.
Three GO!Pasta events were organized to promote the unique characteristics of filled pasta. Two events took place at Palazzo Lantieri: a boutique event for the media and an event dedicated to chefs. Both aimed to increase awareness of the project, the local gastronomic heritage and filled pasta, showcasing both traditional recipes and innovative interpretations. The third event, the culinary experience Boulderless Pasta, took place in Piazza Transalpina and brought together food providers from both sides of the border, highlighting the distinctive qualities of the filled pasta traditions of Gorizia and Upper Friuli.
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LINK to the project's website.