Pasta con i peperoni cruschi
Pasta dish from Basilicata, Italy
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Pasta con i peperoni cruschi is a pasta dish flavoured with peperoni cruschi, typical of the Basilicata region of Italy.
Strascinati pasta with peperoni cruschi and breadcrumbs | |
| Course | Primo (Italian course) |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Italy |
| Region or state | Basilicata |
| Main ingredients | Pasta, peperone crusco, breadcrumbs |
Description
The main ingredient is peperone crusco, a dried and crunchy pepper known for its sweet flavour and intense colour, which is a popular element in the local cuisine.[1] Usually the peperone di Senise is used, for its thin pulp and low water content which allows a rapid drying.[2]
It is served with homemade pasta, such as cavatelli, strascinati or ferretti (also known as frizzuli).[3]
Preparation
The peppers are cleaned with a dry cloth, deprived of the stalk and the seeds to be subsequently flash-fried in hot olive oil, flavoured with a garlic clove which is removed before the cooking. The frying takes just a few seconds, and they must be immediately extracted to avoid burns that compromise the flavour, giving an unpleasant taste.[4]
See also
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