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Pasta Ncasciata ca Muddica

Cultural Context

Originating from Sicily, Pasta Ncasciata ca Muddica is a traditional dish that showcases the region's vibrant vegetables and simple, rustic flavors. This dish reflects the Sicilian philosophy of using fresh, local ingredients to create hearty meals. The combination of pasta, sautéed vegetables, and crunchy breadcrumbs creates a delightful texture and flavor profile that is loved by many. Today, it is enjoyed not only in Italy but also by food enthusiasts around the world, often adapted with various local ingredients.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 liters tomato passata
1 kg boiled veal
breadcrumbs
300 grams wild fennel
grana padano cheese
1 whole onion
vegetable stock
extra virgin olive oil
500 g pasta

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor while being lower in calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

1

Finely chop the onion and divide it in half.

2

Heat a little olive oil in a pot and add the chopped onion.

3

Sauté the onion until translucent.

4

Cut the boiled veal into cubes and add to the pot; cook for 1 minute.

5

Add about half a glass of egg-flavored wine and let the alcohol evaporate.

6

Add the tomato passata and half a glass of water to the pot; cover and bring to a boil.

7

Once boiling, reduce to medium heat and let simmer.

8

In a separate pan, heat a little olive oil and add the breadcrumbs; stir continuously to prevent burning.

9

Toast the breadcrumbs until golden brown and set aside.

10

Prepare the wild fennel by cleaning and washing it; cook in hot water until tender.

11

Chop the cooked fennel with scissors and add it to the sauce; stir and cook for a few minutes until combined.

12

Boil water in a pot for the pasta and wait for it to reach a boil.

13

Add 500 g of pasta to the boiling water and cook until al dente.

14

Drain the pasta and add it directly to the pot with the sauce; mix well.

15

Add the toasted breadcrumbs and two handfuls of grated grana padano cheese to the pasta; mix thoroughly.

16

Serve the pasta topped with additional toasted breadcrumbs.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

potpanscissorsmixing spoon

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkgluten

Also Known As

Pasta with BreadcrumbsPasta Ncasciata
Local Name: Pasta Ncasciata ca Muddica

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