The fusilli with flower pesto, anchovies, and mozzarella is a rich and hearty first course that will make you lick your lips!
After preparing my supply of flower pesto and storing it in the freezer, I thought about how I could create a first course and was inspired by the classic recipe of battered and stuffed zucchini flowers with mozzarella and anchovies.
I must say that the experiment worked well and was appreciated by the family.
The fusilli with flower pesto, anchovies, and mozzarella is a symphony of flavors: the delicate taste of zucchini flowers, the bold and savory taste of anchovies, and the melting delight of mozzarella make the dish unique.
I preferred fusilli pasta because it allows the sauce to be captured best through its spirals, but you can use your preferred pasta shape; the choice of shape won’t change the taste of the dish.
To prepare this tasty first course, you should start with the flower pesto, which is prepared raw and quickly. Just follow the recipe by clicking here.
Prepare it in abundance and store it in the freezer as I did. You’ll have it ready whenever you want and enjoy it in every season.
If you love flowers, here are some tasty recipes.
- Portions: 1 Person
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All seasons
Ingredients
- 2.8 oz fusilli
- 3 fillets anchovies in oil
- 2.5 oz flower pesto
- 1.8 oz mozzarella
- to taste salt
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Steps
After preparing the pesto according to the recipe instructions, you can put the pot on the stove to boil water and prepare the sauce with anchovies.
Pour some extra virgin olive oil into the pan, and add the anchovy fillets.
Let them melt for 1 minute.
When the pasta is cooked, season it with the flower pesto, sauté it for a couple of minutes on the fire.
Turn off the heat and add the oil with the fillets and the mozzarella cubes, stir to melt the mozzarella.
The fusilli with flower pesto, anchovies, and mozzarella is a dish with simple and genuine ingredients that create a delicious dish rich in flavor and aromas.
