summery italian

A great example of 'cucina povera' (kitchen of the poor), simple, yet flavoursome peasant-style Italian cooking at its best.


Stuffed aubergines

aubergines

olive oil

onion,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

thyme

oregano

red chilli flakes (optional)

tomatoes,

grams/1¾oz white breadcrumbs (ciabatta is good)

Parmesan

½ unwaxed lemon, finely grated zest only

basil leaves, shredded

salt and black pepper

Homemade pesto is such a treat. This version comes from Trapani in Sicily, and uses almonds and tomatoes instead of pine nuts.

Pasta with almond, basil and pecorino pesto (pesto alla Trapanese)

almonds

basil

garlic cloves, chopped

300 grams/10½oz cherry tomatoes, halved

grams/1¾oz pecorino cheese

turns black peppermill

salt,

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces spaghetti, linguine

I absolutely adore eating this Sicilian pasta cold, should any be left over. It is so easy to make and, being both simple and spectacular, is first on my list for a pasta dish to serve when you have people round.

Sicilian pasta with tomatoes, garlic and almonds

cherry tomatoes

anchovy

sultanas

garlic

capers,

basil, leaves picked

At the time of writing, I confess you will need to go to an Italian deli or specialist food outlet for fregola, the sun-dried and toasted Sardinian “couscous” specified for this recipe. I wouldn’t substitute regular couscous for the fregola, which is rather more like dense pasta peas than semolina grains, and thus most comparable to the larger Midde-Eastern or Israeli couscous which could be used in its stead.

Sardinian couscous with clams

clams,

banana shallot, finely chopped

garlic,

½ tsp dried chilli flakes

tomato purée

750 milliliters/1¼ pint light chicken stock

dry red vermouth

fregola

parsley,

At the time of writing, I confess you will need to go to an Italian deli or specialist food outlet for fregola, the sun-dried and toasted Sardinian “couscous” specified for this recipe. I wouldn’t substitute regular couscous for the fregola, which is rather more like dense pasta peas than semolina grains, and thus most comparable to the larger Middle-Eastern or Israeli couscous which could be used in its stead.

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