Tuscan Women Cook Visits Ristorante 13 Gobbi in Montefollonico

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: semolina flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative with a cheesy flavor.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Gradually add water while mixing until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-10 minutes.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Roll the dough into thin ropes, about the thickness of a pencil.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Cook the pici in boiling water until al dente, about 3-4 minutes.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped tomatoes and simmer until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Combine the cooked pici with the sauce, tossing to coat.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan.

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