Italian Pici Pasta with Spicy Nduja and Pecorino Crumble

Name: Italian Pici Pasta with Spicy Nduja and Pecorino Crumble
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour; Semolina flour; Water; Olive oil; Salt; Nduja sausage; Garlic; Olive oil; Cherry tomatoes; White wine; Salt and pepper; Pecorino cheese; Breadcrumbs; Butter; Fresh basil leaves; Red pepper flakes

Elevated Italian handmade pasta with a spicy, savory kick

Savory pici pasta made from scratch pairs beautifully with the fiery flavors of nduja sausage and a crispy pecorino cheese crumble.

2 h
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pici Pasta

All-purpose flour

2 cups

Semolina flour

1 cup

Water

1 cup

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Salt

1 tsp

For the Spicy Nduja Sauce

Nduja sausage

200g

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Olive oil

1 tbsp

Cherry tomatoes

½ cup, halved

White wine

¼ cup

Salt and pepper

to taste

For the Pecorino Crumble

Pecorino cheese

1 cup, finely grated

Breadcrumbs

½ cup

Butter

1 tbsp, melted

For Garnishing

Fresh basil leaves

Red pepper flakes

Preparation

Preparing the Pici Pasta Dough

Combine flours

Mix all-purpose flour and semolina flour in a large bowl.

Add liquid ingredients

Gradually mix in water and olive oil.

Knead and rest dough

Knead the dough until smooth, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.

Knead until dough passes the windowpane test for best texture.

Making the Pecorino Crumble

Combine ingredients

Combine grated pecorino and breadcrumbs in a bowl.

Add butter

Stir in melted butter until well mixed.

Bake crumble

Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes or until golden.

Let the pecorino crumble cool completely for maximum crunch.

Cooking Process

Roll the Pici

Flatten the rested dough and cut into thin strips, then roll into long spaghetti-like shapes.

Cook the Pasta

Boil in salted water for 6-8 minutes or until al dente.

Prepare the Sauce

In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic, add nduja, cherry tomatoes, and deglaze with white wine.

Plating & Serving