Stracciatella means little rags, and alla Romano means Roman-style.So when put all together it means, little rags Roman-style ...

Stracciatella cheese should not be confused with the Roman soup of the same name, in which a blend of parmesan cheese, egg, and semolina flour is mixed into hot chicken stock until threads form.

At his restaurant in Upper Bergamo, inspiration struck as he stared into a dish of stracciatella - the Roman egg drop soup that was popular with his customers at the time. By adding melted dark ...