Fusilli with broccoletti and pecorino, a humble dish from the southern countryside tradition. Broccoletti are cultivated in several southern Italian regions like Apulia, Campania, and Calabria, but they can also be found in parts of southern Lazio. This wonderful vegetable also grows wild as mentioned in the south. Just imagine the aroma while cooking with garlic and chili, also try it as an alternative on a slice of toasted bread with broccoletti for a quick snack.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring
- Energy 670.24 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 82.56 (g) of which sugars 6.26 (g)
- Proteins 23.60 (g)
- Fat 31.78 (g) of which saturated 7.23 (g)of which unsaturated 0.99 (g)
- Fibers 8.08 (g)
- Sodium 2,716.75 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 295 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients to Prepare Fusilli
- 1.1 lbs broccoletti
- 6.35 oz Fusilli
- 1.4 oz Pecorino Romano
- 1 clove Garlic
- 1 pinch Chili Pepper
- 1.4 tsp Salt
- 3.4 tbsps Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tools to Prepare Fusilli with Broccoletti
- Pan
- Pot
Preparation
In a pan with three tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, lightly fry the garlic and chili pepper, add the broccoletti and cook covered for twenty minutes, stirring often.
You can also prepare the broccoletti in advance and store them in the fridge for up to three days.
Cook the fusilli very al dente to finish cooking in the pan with the broccoletti and pecorino.
Sprinkle a generous handful of pecorino over the fusilli.
Fusilli with broccoletti and pecorino ready!
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Spaghetti with Broccoletti and Pecorino.
Fusilli with broccoletti and pecorino, naturally, there are many variations for this dish, such as the pasta type; those who prefer can use spaghetti, which works just fine. As for the pecorino, the same applies; if not preferred, Parmigiano Reggiano works well too.
