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Italian Pici Pasta with Spicy Nduja and Pecorino Crumble

Name: Italian Pici Pasta with Spicy Nduja and Pecorino Crumble
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 160 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, 2 cups; Semolina flour, 1 cup; Water, 1 cup; Olive oil, 1 tbsp; Salt, 1 tsp; 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; Pecorino cheese, 1 cup, finely grated; Breadcrumbs, ½ cup; Butter, 1 tbsp, melted; Fresh basil leaves; Red pepper flakes

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

4.4(50 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·October 28, 2025

Italian Pici Pasta with Spicy Nduja and Pecorino Crumble — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

40 min

Cook

2 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pici Pasta

For the Spicy Nduja Sauce

For the Pecorino Crumble

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 790 kcal
Protein: 27.5 g
Carbs: 90.5 g
Fat: 32.25 g
Fiber: 3.88 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3160 kcal
Protein: 110 g
Carbs: 362 g
Fat: 129 g
Fiber: 15.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
All-purpose flour 2 cups	910	24	190	2	6
Semolina flour 1 cup	600	21	120	1	6
Water 1 cup	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Salt 1 tsp	0	0	0	0	0
Nduja sausage 200g	600	30	4	52	0
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	10	0.5	2	0	0.5
Olive oil 1 tbsp	120	0	0	14	0
Cherry tomatoes ½ cup, halved	15	0.5	3	0	0.5
White wine ¼ cup	50	0	1	0	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Pecorino cheese 1 cup, finely grated	430	28	1	35	0
Breadcrumbs ½ cup	200	6	40	2	2
Butter 1 tbsp, melted	100	0	0	11	0
Fresh basil leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Red pepper flakes	5	0	1	0	0.5

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Pici Pasta Dough

1
Combine flours
Mix all-purpose flour and semolina flour in a large bowl.
2
Add liquid ingredients
Gradually mix in water and olive oil.
3
Knead and rest dough
Knead the dough until smooth, cover, and rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Knead until dough passes the windowpane test for best texture.

Making the Pecorino Crumble

1
Combine ingredients
Combine grated pecorino and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
2
Add butter
Stir in melted butter until well mixed.
3
Bake crumble
Spread on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes or until golden.
Tip: Let the pecorino crumble cool completely for maximum crunch.

How to Make Italian Pici Pasta with Spicy Nduja and Pecorino Crumble

Total time: 2 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Roll the Pici
Flatten the rested dough and cut into thin strips, then roll into long spaghetti-like shapes.
2
Cook the Pasta
Boil in salted water for 6-8 minutes or until al dente.
3
Prepare the Sauce
In a pan, heat olive oil, sauté garlic, add nduja, cherry tomatoes, and deglaze with white wine.