A Book of Mediterranean Food

and is poured out on to a very
large wooden board, where it
should form a layer about a quarter
of an inch thick. Over it is poured a
hot and rich tomato or meat sauce
(see sauce bolognese for spaghetti),
which is topped with grated
Parmesan cheese. The board is
placed in the centre of the table
and everybody helps himself.
Whatever is left over is trimmed
into squares about the size of a
piece of toast, and grilled over a
very slow charcoal fire; the top
crust of sauce and cheese remains
undisturbed and the under side,
being nearest the heat, is